Regulatory Compliance Advisory
The rise in regulation in the global marketplace means that compliance with complex laws and industry standards will be vital to achieving business success for years to come. Regulatory Compliance is more than simply avoiding fines, it is also a commitment by businesses to practice transparency, accountability and good governance.
Sands Jurist’s Regulatory Compliance Advisory serves to assist organisations in navigating through an ever-changing legal environment and supporting them to develop their programs in compliance with both local and international requirements.
Our Approach
Our approach is built on three main pillars: Assessment, Alignment, Assurance. In our evaluation phase, we assess your compliance programme and identify gaps and areas for risk exposure. In alignment, we establish your internal policies and procedures to satisfy applicable regulations and best practices. As a final step, we implement a continuous monitoring and training programme that ensures you maintain compliance, remain prepared for any regulatory changes.
Key Service Areas
Corporate & Commercial Compliance: Assist with development of business governance framework, corporation meeting procedures, filing of statutory obligations & development of compliance manuals.
Financial Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention (FCM): Provide advice on regulatory requirements for Anti-money Laundering (AML) & Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF), development of regulatory reports & conducting staff compliance training for all Financial Services employees.
Data Protection and Data Privacy: Assist with completing data mapping projects, developing data privacy policies, ensuring that clients comply with regulatory expectations related to GDPR, DIFC and ADGM Regulations and conduct international data transfers in compliance with the same.
Employment Law: Prepared compliant employment contracts for employees and compliant HR Policies for businesses, assist with investigations related to harassment or other workplace misconduct, ensuring compliance with UAE employment legislation.
Licenses & Sector Based Regulation: Provide assistance in obtaining or renewing all business licenses and work permits as well as ensuring that all sector based compliance is achieved within each sector for the following areas: Health Care, Real Estate & Financial Services etc.
Cross-Border Compliance Advisory Service
Assisting clients with the additional layer of complexity associated with the compliance around doing international business, we assist clients complete the regulatory requirements involved in the operation of businesses across multiple jurisdictions in relation to foreign ownership and governance as well as regulatory compliance related to the export of goods and services/financial transactions. Our service provides assistance for UAE-based companies looking to expand internationally, as well as for international companies looking to establish business operations within the UAE.
Building Effective Compliance Programs
We provide compliance program design and implementation services to assist companies with integrating ethical and legal requirements throughout their organization. The services we provide include: Writing compliance policies, codes of conduct, and establishing reporting systems. Assisting clients with implementing and providing internal auditing assistance. We offer guidance and support in providing specific training to management, operational employees and help businesses develop their own internal processes that comply with regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Investigations Support
If you are facing an investigation from a regulatory agency, we provide immediate advisory services to clients by advising on the creation of disclosure reports, communicating with the regulatory agency, and providing assistance on how to develop and implement remediation plans.
The Sands Jurist team has the knowledge and expertise in a variety of different disciplines and provides our clients with a wide array of options for resolving their legal and compliance issues. Expertise in UAE laws and International Regulatory Frameworks, we provide clients with practical compliance solutions which reduce risk and improve business operations. The teams at Sands Jurist embody Integrity, Confidentiality and Professionalism in all transactions. At Sands Jurist, we understand that compliance is a vital part of Corporate Governance and a pathway to long-term growth. Our goal is to ensure that our clients operate professionally and with full legal compliance to enhance their ability to build a strong competitive advantage.