Compliance Expertise

    Internal Investigations &
    Compliance Inquiries

    Vasco Avocats supports companies in detecting, conducting and securing internal investigations, in France and internationally, within a legally controlled, proportionate and solution-oriented framework.

    Our Dual Objective

    Establish facts with rigor

    A proven methodology to collect, analyze and document evidentiary elements within the legal framework.

    Sustainably reduce risks

    Limit legal, regulatory and reputational exposure through targeted remediation actions.

    Intervention Contexts

    We intervene in a wide variety of situations requiring rigorous investigation

    Internal whistleblowing reports
    Fraud or corruption suspicions
    Compliance rule breaches
    Harassment or discrimination
    Conflicts of interest
    Company policy violations
    Regulatory authority requests
    Pre-acquisition due diligence

    Our 5-Step Methodology

    A structured and proven approach to ensure the effectiveness and legal security of each investigation

    01

    Scoping & Planning

    Defining the scope, objectives and timeline of the investigation

    • Preliminary analysis of alleged facts
    • Identification of legal and reputational issues
    • Investigation team assembly
    • Investigation protocol development
    • Confidentiality rules definition
    02

    Evidence Collection

    Methodical and secure gathering of evidentiary elements

    • Digital data preservation (forensic)
    • Exhaustive document review
    • Financial flow analysis if relevant
    • Chain of evidence security
    • Legal framework compliance (GDPR, employment law)
    03

    Interviews & Hearings

    Conducting structured interviews with stakeholders

    • Interview guide preparation
    • Witness and concerned party interviews
    • Defense rights compliance
    • Rigorous documentation of exchanges
    • Sensitive situation management
    04

    Analysis & Conclusions

    Synthesis of findings and legal qualification of facts

    • Cross-referencing and analysis of collected elements
    • Legal qualification of breaches
    • Responsibility assessment
    • Systemic failure identification
    • Investigation report drafting
    05

    Remediation & Follow-up

    Implementation of corrective actions and ongoing support

    • Tailored corrective action plan
    • Disciplinary support if necessary
    • Control mechanism reinforcement
    • Appropriate internal communication
    • Measure effectiveness monitoring

    Our Guiding Principles

    Fundamental values that guide each of our interventions

    Absolute Confidentiality

    Protection of sensitive information and individuals involved throughout the process.

    Proportionality

    Investigation measures tailored to the severity of facts and identified stakes.

    Rights Compliance

    Guarantee of defense rights and compliance with applicable legal framework (GDPR, employment law).

    Methodological Rigor

    Structured approach ensuring reliability of conclusions and their enforceability.

    Need support for an internal investigation?

    Our specialized attorneys support you with responsiveness and confidentiality in managing your sensitive situations.

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