Our Expertise

FARLEGAL has specific expertise in the European Union (EU) Directive 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law – commonly referred to as the EU Whistleblowing Directive – which was adopted on 23 October 2019 and came into effect on 16 December 2019. Member States had until 17 December 2021 to transpose it into their national legal framework. The Directive lays down common minimum standards that all 27 Member States must observe and integrate into their respective national laws in order to ensure adequate whistleblower protection.

The firm has expertise in the EU national laws on whistleblower protection implementing the EU directive and has specific knowledge of some of the key differences between the various Member States. 

Our Strength

FARLEGAL has experience in navigating the complexities and intricacies of whistleblower protection on an EU and international level, and has expertise in litigation and federal criminal prosecution. The firm is committed to helping those who safeguard the public interest by standing up for what is right and speaking out against misconduct and wrongdoing. This also includes journalists who fulfill their duty to the truth by exposing facts. Regardless of where they are based and what their specific needs are, FARLEGAL assists and provides legal support to whistleblowers and those who report information in the public interest.

The firm also has experience in assisting entities looking to comply with the EU Whistleblowing Directive and develop internal whistleblowing regulations in line with both the EU Directive and the relevant national law(s). 

Our Focus

We provide our legal services for whistleblowers who are looking for protection, wherever they may be based. We strive to find legal avenues to ensure that they are protected under the EU laws.

In addition, we provide our legal services to entities based in Geneva and London, as well as more internationally, who are looking to comply with EU whistleblowing laws.