Corporate Crimes & Investigations

Handling of incidents, mitigating risks, upholding standards.

Corporate crimes and investigations present increasingly complex challenges for organizations. Whether you’re the subject of an investigation or pursuing action against others, you face multiple risks: navigating evolving regulatory requirements, managing reputational damage, and handling the financial and operational impacts of investigations and enforcement actions. Success requires proactive management of all stakeholder interests – from management and staff to board members, partners, and clients.

Your organization needs legal advisors who combine deep legal knowledge with understanding of commercial realities and regulatory complexities. At Delphi, we provide specialized legal guidance that enables you to effectively manage risks, mitigate exposure to corporate crimes, and maintain compliance – protecting your business operations and reputation.

Our team combines broad industry insight with expertise across various legal fields and strong commercial understanding. We deliver clear, practical solutions for both ongoing compliance needs and urgent matters. Our services span regulatory compliance, internal and external investigations, governance, crisis and risk management, and dispute resolution. We support you throughout the corporate lifecycle – from prevention and detection to response and resolution – with strategic and actionable legal guidance.

How we protect your business

We advise domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of corporate crime and investigation matters, delivering tangible value through:

Risk Assessment & Compliance We conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop tailored compliance programs and training to help you meet regulatory requirements, prevent corporate misconduct, and ensure adherence to legal standards – reducing your exposure to costly violations and enforcement actions.

Governance We support your board and audit committees in fulfilling fiduciary duties and aligning corporate governance frameworks with regulatory requirements. Our guidance on reporting obligations to regulators and shareholders, plus procedures to mitigate risks, helps protect your organization and leadership from liability.

Internal Investigations When conduct is questioned by authorities or internal concerns arise, we conduct thorough internal investigations to identify and address potential misconduct quickly and effectively. In regulatory investigations, we help you balance protecting your company’s fundamental rights with ensuring appropriate cooperation with authorities.

Regulatory & Enforcement Actions We manage your interactions with regulatory authorities and respond to enforcement actions to minimize legal exposure and reputational risk – helping preserve your business relationships and market position.

Anti-Corruption Our advice on fraud, bribery, and corruption matters includes guidance on anti-corruption laws, development of compliance programs, and tailored training initiatives to protect your organization from costly violations and reputational damage.

Competition Law Our team provides extensive support during dawn raids and in responding to competition authority requests for information, plus proactive compliance advice, training, and strategic guidance to help you navigate complex competition regulations while maintaining business operations.

Market Abuse We advise on MAR compliance, disclosure obligations, and handling of sensitive information, plus support with insider dealing and market manipulation investigations. We also provide guidance when communicating with stock markets or authorities, helping protect your market position and investor relationships.

Whistleblowing We have extensive experience in conducting whistleblowing investigations in both the private and public private sectors. In our investigations we provide the organization’s management with the information it needs to make informed decisions on which actions to take and how to prevent misconduct and risks in the future.

White-Collar Crimes We provide comprehensive legal support for suspected criminal conduct – such as fraud, insider trading, or corruption – that poses financial, legal, and commercial risks to your company. Our white-collar crime team includes senior lawyers with backgrounds as prosecutors, judges, and regulatory officials, giving you insider understanding of how authorities operate. We work closely with Delphi’s broader expert team to deliver comprehensive organizational perspective on complex situations and cooperate with criminal lawyers when appropriate.

Employment Law Employment issues frequently arise in corporate crime and internal investigations. Our employment law team provides experienced guidance on termination notices, dismissals, and other employment-related actions, helping you manage personnel decisions while protecting your organization from additional legal exposure.

Trade Secrets We provide comprehensive legal support for trade secret protection and enforcement, including developing robust confidentiality frameworks and implementing internal policies to identify and secure your proprietary information. When trade secret theft occurs, we conduct thorough investigations and pursue appropriate legal remedies, including injunctive relief and damages claims.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution We represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes related to corporate crimes and investigations. We also handle civil damage claims and contractual disputes arising from corporate criminal activities, working to minimize financial impact and preserve business relationships.
Crisis Management & Response Our strategic incident response and crisis management services help minimize the impact of incidents on your operations, reputation, and stakeholder relationships.

International Coordination We cooperate with experienced law firms across various jurisdictions, enabling us to coordinate and provide multi-jurisdictional services when your matters cross borders – ensuring consistent strategy and efficient resolution.

Comprehensive Solutions Beyond legal representation, we maintain extensive partnerships with communications advisors, public affairs experts, IT security specialists, IT forensics professionals, and other service providers. This holistic approach ensures all aspects of your situation are addressed effectively.

Whether you are addressing potential misconduct, strengthening compliance frameworks, or navigating regulatory challenges, Delphi delivers legal solutions that protect your organization’s assets, integrity, and reputation while supporting sound commercial development in a rapidly evolving environment.