Internal Reporting Support - Service Overview

Our Strengths

The effective operation of an internal reporting framework is essential to maintaining corporate trust and may also be a legal obligation.

However, many companies lack the sufficient personnel or expertise to respond to the increasing number of reports and changes in laws and regulations.

We support our clients in strengthening their internal reporting systems through implementing outsourced whistleblowing hotline services, implementing training for management personnel, and supporting investigations after reports have been made.

Based on our experience in handling over 2,000 whistleblowing cases annually (*figures current as of FY 2024), we support the development of a reliable operational foundation for whistleblowing reports and contribute to maintaining our clients’ corporate credibility.

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Extensive Experience and Know-How

We provide knowledge and know-how instituting and monitoring whistleblowing systems supported by our experience in handling over 2,000 reports annually.

Support is provided by attorneys with extensive experience in handling whistleblowing reports and conducting investigations.
Support for all types of whistleblowing reports, including reported harassment, accounting fraud, inspection misconduct and human rights violations.
Support for the establishment of whistleblowing systems and the training of personnel.

Global Support

We support coordinated domestic and cross-border responses to whistleblowing reports.

Global support across our eight offices and network of affiliated offices worldwide.
Handling of whistleblowing reports concerning overseas subsidiaries and other entities with the support of attorneys in the relevant jurisdictions.
We support the design of frameworks that take into account local laws and cultures by collaborating with local law firms that have experience in handling investigations.

Multidisciplinary Support Team

Providing the scale and quality of legal advice to overcome internal resource constraints.

Several attorneys with experience of handling more than 100 reports annually.
Professionals specialized in internal whistleblowing support, including qualified industrial counsellors and certified public psychologists.
Leveraging the diverse industry experience and legal knowledge of Atsumi & Sakai's approximately 250 attorneys.

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Outsourced Whistleblowing Hotline Services

Internal Reporting System Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we ask A&S to handle only specific parts of our internal reporting process?

Yes. We can engage in only the necessary stages of the process, such as intake, interviews, investigations, reporting, and feedback. We respond flexibly in accordance with your company's circumstances and needs.

What advisory services do you provide?

We advise on the design and operation of internal reporting systems to ensure they function effectively in practice. We propose optimal frameworks taking into account our clients’ organizational culture, workplace environment, size and industry characteristics.

How are fees determined?

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.

Do A&S handle reports from overseas or in foreign languages?

Yes. We have in place a framework that enables us to handle reports in multiple languages. In certain jurisdictions, support may be limited to email reports. Please contact us for details.

Can A&S handle reports in specialized fields?

Yes. We draw on the expertise of 250 attorneys and other professionals, together with our extensive professional network, we are able to operate across a wide range of fields and industries.