Specialist
Compliance Solutions
Our courses enable sales and marketing teams to:
Understand the risks of engaging in anti-competitive agreements with competitors
Identify competition law risks in commercial dealings with customers and suppliers
Identify when competition law risk may inadvertantly arise
Know what immediate action to take to protect themselves and the business
Understand lawful and unlawful avenues for gathering market intelligence
Understand how market power can lead to increased areas of risk (if relevant)
Understand how careless language can lead to risk and how best to avoid this
Ask questions and engage in discussion with a specialist competition lawyer in real time
In-person training
E-learning courses
Bespoke e-learning courses
We offer a bespoke e-learning course, which may be most suitable for businesses that have a larger employee audience to reach, frequent new joiners or an ongoing need for training. Our tailored e-learning courses are designed to address the particular issues your business faces in the context of your industry.
Off-the-shelf e-learning courses
We can also provide an “off-the-shelf” e-learning course. Which may be suitable if the industry concerned is not complex and where budget constraints are a key factor.
Tailored compliance policies and reference guides
Compliance policy
Having a clear and comprehensive tailored compliance policy in place with internal disciplinary consequences for not adhering to that policy sends a clear message to employees that your business is serious about compliance and that they need to be too.
Dos and Don’ts for employees
A clear and simple summary of the dos and don’ts of the relevant areas of regulatory compliance with examples of how these rules are applied in your industry can help employees understand their obligations and provides a useful ongoing reference point for employees.
Reference guides
Clear and concise checklists as a reminder of when specialist competition law advice could be needed: reduce the risk of missing an issue.
Areas covered
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The potential for employees to breach competition law poses a significant area of risk for businesses operating in the UK and Europe. Failure to comply with competition law can result in lengthy, intrusive and costly investigations, £ multi million financial penalties, reputational damage, director disqualification, and even, in some cases, a custodial prison sentence.
Our competition law training and materials coaches employees to understand, recognise and avoid key areas of risk. Our training covers key rules, principles, and recent developments. We focus on how the rules apply in practice through case studies relevant to your industry. and practical compliance tips from our consultant specialist’s many years of experience in defending competition investigations.
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Dawn raids are dramatic events : regulators turn up at a business premises unannounced, demanding access to search for and retrieve documentary evidence. In addition, specific legal obligations and risks for the business arise. Our dawn raid specific training and materials coaches employees to effectively respond during the crucial first minutes of a dawn raid, managing interactions with investigators, and ensuring the protection of your company's rights and interests. Let us help you turn a potentially disruptive situation into an example of your company's commitment to transparency and legal compliance.
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The UK anti-bribery regime is one of the most comprehensive antibribery regimes in the World. Individuals found guilty of bribery could face up to 10 years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Companies can also be subject to unlimited fines for failing to prevent bribery. As well as protecting individuals from falling foul of the rules, a robust compliance program can be a defence to the corporate offence of failing to prevent bribery.
Other risks include debarment from tendering for public contracts, significant costs associated with investigations and legal defence and reputational damage.
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The introduction of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill in the UK, marks a new paradigm of market regulation set to unfold in Autumn 2024. Our Digital Markets Training equips your business with the tools to remain compliant or assert its own rights against tech giants under existing EU law and impeding UK law. This in-depth training, led by legal specialists covers key aspects such as codes of conduct for digital giants, pro-competition interventions, and consumer protection in the digital age. With this knowledge, your team will be well-prepared to ensure compliance with the new competition and consumer rights aspects in digital markets or identify opportunities to assert your business' rights against aggressive anti-competitive tactics by tech giants. Let us equip you with the insights you need to navigate this dynamic digital landscape with confidence.
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The United Kingdom's National Security and Investment Act (NSI Act) gives the government the power to block mergers and acquisitions that pose a threat to national security. The NSI Act, which came into force in January 2022, replaces the previous system and broadens the scope of transactions that can be reviewed.
Our training covers the Act's key implications, including the sectors impacted, mandatory notifications, penalties for non-compliance, and more. You will gain a clear understanding of how to maintain compliance with the Act, manage potential risks, and confidently proceed with investments or transactions. Don't let regulatory complexities hinder your business growth : equip your team with the knowledge to navigate the new realities of the UK investment climate.