COMPLIANCE & ESG ADVISORY PRACTICE

In a fast-moving regulatory environment, organisations need more than legal guidance—they need a partner who understands how law, operations, governance, and risk intersect. Our Compliance & ESG Advisory Practice brings over three decades of regional and global experience helping multinational businesses build strong, ethical, and future-ready operating frameworks. Our Approach We deliver practical, business-driven compliance advice that balances legal obligations with commercial needs. Whether navigating anti-corruption laws, financial crime risks, ESG demands, or cross-border regulatory challenges, we provide solutions that are clear, actionable, and aligned with global best practices. Our deep sector experience—spanning technology, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and services—allows us to tailor risk-based strategies that fit real-world operations. Core Capabilities Anti-Corruption & Corporate Ethics We design and implement robust compliance programmes aligned with the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and regional anti-corruption laws, including:
  • Ethics frameworks and codes of conduct
  • Third-party due diligence
  • Internal investigations
  • Conflict-of-interest, gifts and entertainment, and government-interaction controls
  • Whistleblower and misconduct response systems
Financial Crime, AML & Sanctions We help organisations meet financial-crime and sanctions requirements through:
  • AML/CFT programme development
  • Transaction monitoring and risk-rating methodologies
  • Screening and sanctions advisory
  • Regulatory liaison and reporting
ESG, Sustainability & Responsible Business We support clients in meeting global sustainability expectations through:
  • ESG frameworks aligned with IFC, OECD, and UNGP standards
  • Labour rights and migrant-worker compliance
  • Environmental and workplace-safety compliance
  • Supply-chain mapping and vendor oversight
  • Sustainability and climate-related disclosures
Compliance Training & Culture We embed compliance culture through targeted training:
  • Board and senior-leadership programmes
  • Anti-corruption, AML and ESG training
  • Scenario-based workshops for high-risk functions
Regulatory Engagement & Governance We help clients navigate regulatory demands across ASEAN:
  • Market-entry assessments
  • Licensing and regulatory filings
  • Competition law advisory
  • Governance structures for regional operations
Cross-Industry Expertise With leadership experience across energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology, we understand the real-world risks of complex supply chains, vendor ecosystems, project delivery models, and cross-border operations. We bring this operational insight directly into our compliance advisory. Why Clients Would Choose Us
  • Decades of senior in-house leadership at major U.S. and European multinationals
  • Strong grasp of Asia Pacific’s regulatory landscape and enforcement trends
  • Practical advice rooted in real operational experience
  • Cross-sector expertise across energy, telecoms, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology
  • Proven track record in investigations, financial crime, compliance transformation, and ESG governance
  • Ability to bridge global standards with local legal and cultural realities
We partner with clients to build compliance and ESG programmes that not only meet regulatory expectations but strengthen corporate integrity, reduce risk, and drive sustainable business performance.

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