Compliance in regulated markets
Legal certainty in a complex playing field.
What is Compliance?
In regulated markets, compliance with laws and regulations is not a choice, but a prerequisite for market access and continuity. Whether it concerns permits, supervision, reporting obligations or integrity assessments – the requirements are high and the risks of non-compliance are significant. Westhoff Van Namen assists companies in setting up, testing and defending their policies.
What Do We Mean by Compliance?
Compliance means: demonstrably complying with laws and regulations, internal policies and sectoral standards. In regulated sectors such as the gaming market, healthcare, energy and financial services, this is often linked to:
- Permit conditions (such as Bibob screenings or operating requirements);
- Reporting obligations to supervisors such as the Ksa, ACM, AFM, AP;
- Accountability obligations (such as reports on addiction prevention or customer protection);
- Sanction regimes and enforcement (such as fines, closures or withdrawal of permits).
Why Choose Westhoff Van Namen?
We combine legal expertise with in-depth knowledge of regulated markets. Our approach is practical, proactive and results-oriented.
Our Services
Compliance Audits and Risk Analyses
We conduct legal audits of existing processes and assess whether your organisation complies with applicable laws and regulations. We identify risks and advise on improvement measures.
Drafting and Testing Policies
We assist in drawing up internal compliance protocols, such as addiction prevention policies, AML policies (WWFT), reporting procedures, customer acceptance policies (KYC) and reports to regulators.
Guidance in Supervision and Enforcement
We assist you during investigations by regulators, such as the KSA or ACM, and defend you against enforcement measures. We also supervise objection and appeal procedures against sanctions or permit decisions.
Training and Culture
Compliance is more than following rules – it is a culture. We provide training and awareness sessions for directors and employees, based on behavioural insights and practical experience
