If your business is facing a potential non-compliance issue, regulatory engagement requires careful strategy and execution. Our expertise helps you navigate the high-risk, high-stake interactions with key regulators safely and effectively.
We provide comprehensive regulatory engagement support - from making voluntary disclosure though investigation management to enforcement proceedings and resolution.
We guide clients through regulatory issues with key agencies including the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), the Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) and the Australia Tax Office (ATO). Our approach balances cooperative engagement with robust protection of your interests.
We provide advice and representation on all aspects of regulatory engagement including:
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Voluntary disclosures and ongoing regulatory engagement;
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Managing investigations, negotiations during investigations and responding to notices to produce;
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Preparation of staff and senior managers attending interviews;
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Negotiation of enforcement outcomes, including enforceable undertakings; and
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Defence of civil penalty proceedings including negotiating resolution of proceedings and penalties.