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Compliance measures that exist only on paper may fail to prevent - and can inadvertently contribute to - misconduct.
Frameworks that have not been updated to reflect changes in laws and regulations, ineffective training that has become a mere formality, and rules that ignore an organization's actual resources and culture can create conditions conducive to the increasing likelihood of future misconduct. Effective misconduct prevention requires more than getting the content right - it must also function properly in practice.
More than 500 investigations conducted annually*
Leveraging knowledge accumulated from more than 500 misconduct investigations conducted annually (*figures from FY 2024), we analyze companies' misconduct prevention measures to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement based on our understanding of the causes of misconduct and why rules may fail in practice.
Effective compliance frameworks designed by attorneys with in-house corporate experience
No single misconduct prevention framework is right for every organization. An effective system depends on the company's particular circumstances, culture and workplace environment. Our firm has several attorneys who have in-house experience working in corporate and compliance settings. This enables us to design compliance frameworks, policies and controls from both a legal and a practical business perspective.
Tailored and Multidisciplinary Solutions
Effective misconduct prevention measures that truly function in practice require solutions that address the diverse underlying each cause and issue. Atsumi & Sakai has attorneys with diverse backgrounds extending beyond private legal practice. Where appropriate, we also work with external specialists and propose solutions tailored with each company's challenges, in addition to traditional methods such as training and development of rules and regulations.
Training and Workshops
The planning and conduct of a variety of training programs, from classroom-style training to interactive case-study workshops.
Development of Codes of Conduct, Policies and Procedures
Assisting clients in supporting and developing codes of conduct and corporate rules in line with changes in laws and regulations as well as business practices.
Design of Misconduct Prevention Frameworks
Planning and supporting projects to update existing misconduct prevention systems to ensure they function in practice and prevent them from becoming mere formalities.
Risk Assessments
Through interview-based assessments, we identify and evaluate compliance risks in each department, and support the development of a effective monitoring frameworks.
Employee-Led Rulemaking
We support the design and implementation of projects that empower employees to take the lead in establishing workplace rules for implementing misconduct prevention measures, thereby fostering a sense of ownership.
As a general rule, fees are charged on an hourly basis. However, we can also propose package pricing depending on your budget and objectives. Please feel free to request a fee estimate.
We can support a wide range of corporations, from listed companies to mid-sized companies, venture companies and foreign-affiliated companies. We tailor the scope of our advice and support according to the company's size and operations, enabling us to establish practical systems.
Yes. We respond flexibly to requests for specific services, such as drafting updates to company rules or conducting department-specific risk assessments.
Yes. We have attorneys and other professionals who can provide multilingual support, and, where necessary, we work in coordination with our overseas offices and overseas network of law firms and other specialists.
It is an initiative in which employees jointly participate in creating workplace rules for the prevention of misconduct. Its purpose is to encourage employees to develop a sense of participation in the company's efforts to prevent misconduct.
The timeframe depends on the scale and scope of the project. As a guide, a small-scale update of company rules may take as little as one to two months, while a project involving a company-wide risk assessment and rulemaking may take six months or more.