Honisch & Asociados
Compliance · Ethics · Sustainability

What do we do?

We help companies and organizations design, implement, and strengthen compliance programs, build an ethical culture, and manage integrity risks, with the goal of safeguarding their legal security, improving decision-making, and generating sustainable value.

What We Offer

Our Services

Compliance establishes the regulatory and governance framework; ethical culture defines how those rules are lived in practice; and risk management allows organizations to anticipate, prevent, and respond to potential violations or crises. Working on these pillars, which complement and reinforce one another, is what enables a 360° approach, that protects the organization, its reputation, and the people who make it up.

Axis 1

Compliance

We develop end-to-end integrity solutions: from the design and implementation to the evaluation and continuous improvement of integrity programs, tailored to the structure, risks, and culture of each organization.

Our services include:

  • We analyze integrity risks and design mitigation actions.
  • We design, develop, and implement Integrity / Compliance Programs, based on the various standards that could impact the organization.
  • We draft and/or update internal policies and procedures (such as codes of conduct, anti-corruption policy, interactions with public officials, conflict of interest, due diligence, reporting systems, and internal investigation procedures, among others).
  • We support the definition of the Program's governance structure.
  • We train internal compliance officers and support them in managing the Program.
  • We advise on the handling of reports and conduct external investigations.
  • We perform due diligence analyses on related parties.
  • We audit, monitor, and evaluate compliance programs.

Our services include:

  • We implement ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management Systems and ISO 37301 – Compliance Management Systems.
  • We assess the adequacy of integrity programs in light of applicable local and international standards, such as the FCPA, UKBA, and Law 27.401, among others.
  • We conduct internal audits aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • We accompany organizations on their path toward certification processes.
  • We implement standards on diversity and inclusion, such as ISO 30415:2021 on Human Resource Management — Diversity and Inclusion, and IRAM 54001:2023 on gender equity and diversity in organizations.

Our services include:

  • Integration of AI within the Compliance Program.
  • Design and implementation of governance structures for the responsible use of AI.
  • Development of internal policies and protocols for the development, procurement, and use of AI tools.
  • Advisory services to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR, EU AI Act).

Axis 2

Ethical Culture & Leadership

We develop solutions to strengthen the ethical culture that sustains Compliance Programs: from leadership and organizational climate to change management and workplace coexistence, so that standards and policies translate into real practices throughout the organization.

Our services include:

  • We analyze the organization's cultural and social risks (including diversity, equity, and belonging) through diagnostics, risk matrices, and ethical culture assessments.
  • We design the strategy and action plan to strengthen the culture of integrity, integrating the ethical culture perspective into policies, organizational practices, and change processes.
  • We develop and review internal policies, codes, and procedures to promote respectful and inclusive work environments.
  • We design protocols for the prevention and management of harassment, violence, and discrimination in the workplace, and provide support in case management and conduct external investigations.
  • We advise on supplier policies to promote inclusive procurement.
  • We advise and train leaders, teams, and HR departments in the implementation and sustainability of ethical culture.

Our services include:

  • We design and implement learning experiences aimed at strengthening ethical culture and the effectiveness of integrity programs.
  • We develop training sessions and workshops using participatory methodologies and experiential learning, oriented toward generating reflection, commitment, and changes in organizational practices.
  • We train leaders and teams on key topics of integrity and organizational culture, promoting the practical experience of the organization's values and policies.
  • We design training content tailored to different audiences within the organization, from senior leadership to operational teams.
  • We address, among others, the following topics:
    • Ethical culture and compliance
    • Corruption prevention
    • ESG
    • Risk management
    • Ethical leadership, coexistence, and organizational climate
    • Prevention of violence and harassment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Practical application of integrity programs

Our services include:

  • We support and advise senior leadership and leadership teams in strengthening the governance and ethical culture of the organization.
  • We design and implement ethical leadership development programs, aimed at strengthening responsible decision-making and aligning values with practices.
  • We implement individual and group coaching processes to address ethical dilemmas, conflict management, and leadership in complex organizational contexts.
  • We accompany organizational change and cultural transformation processes, integrating change management with integrity and compliance objectives.

Axis 3

Criminal & Reputational Risk Management

We support organizations in the identification, prevention, and management of legal, criminal, and reputational risks, especially in situations of non-compliance, conflict, or crisis.

Our services include:

  • We provide legal support in the analysis of reports received through the ethics hotline, in relation to various integrity and compliance matters.
  • We conduct investigations in a professional and external capacity, especially in high-sensitivity cases or when senior management is involved.
  • We analyze the relevance and advisability of report management strategies, including voluntary corporate disclosures, reports to supervisory authorities or regulators, and cooperation schemes with ongoing investigations.
  • We assess potential liabilities and the associated legal, criminal, and reputational risks for the company and its members.
  • We propose courses of action and corrective measures, such as complaints, terminations for cause, contract terminations, or other relevant organizational actions.
  • We advise organizations on the management, containment, and control of crises arising from alleged ethical violations or non-compliance situations.
  • We identify courses of action and define response strategies for conflicts that may generate legal, criminal, or reputational risks.
  • We develop action protocols and crisis response plans.
  • We conduct drills and training to strengthen the organization's preparedness and response capacity.
  • We design communication strategies for crisis management, aimed at protecting the integrity and reputation of the organization.
  • We advise public officials and individuals with institutional responsibilities on the management of criminal and reputational risks associated with their role.
  • We advise organizations, governing bodies, and individuals in positions of responsibility on the prevention and management of criminal and reputational risks.
  • We design preventive and pre-trial strategies aimed at reducing exposure to criminal liability.
  • We provide assistance and defense in criminal proceedings related to corporate and integrity matters.
  • We prepare legal opinions and reports on corporate due diligence and standards of conduct applicable to specific cases.

All of these efforts have a direct impact on the creation and care of corporate reputation — the most valuable asset of any organization.

Our Difference

Why choose us?

Because we work from a comprehensive approach that combines solid technical-legal expertise with behavioral management tools, leadership, and organizational culture. This 360 perspective allows us to understand the specific challenges of each organization and design tailored solutions capable of generating real and sustainable impacts in risk management, decision-making, and value creation.

This approach translates into concrete benefits for the organizations we work with:

01

Ethical Culture

We foster organizational cultures where integrity guides decision-making and compliance is part of the organization's DNA.

02

Integrity in the Workplace

We promote respectful, diverse, and safe work environments, free from violence, where people can grow and commit to the organization's values.

03

Legal Security

We safeguard the legal security of the organization and its members by preventing and managing legal, criminal, and reputational risks.

04

Organizational Reputation

We build, protect, and strengthen organizational reputation, one of the most valuable strategic assets of any institution.

05

Business Competitiveness

We drive integrity practices that strengthen the trust of clients, partners, and regulators, contributing to the sustainable and competitive development of businesses.

06

Innovation & Technology Governance

We support organizations in the responsible adoption of new technologies, promoting adequate governance of innovation and the ethical use of tools such as artificial intelligence.

Our Track Record

They Trust Us

Since 2015, supporting national and international organizations across the most diverse sectors. Some of the companies and organizations that trust us are:

Provincia Vida
Provincia Seguros
Provincia ART
Banco de Neuquén
Banco Patagonia
Banco Agrícola
Coop. Portuaria San Martín
Correo Argentino
Wolox
Pampa Energía
BAESA
OTAmerica
Genneia
MEGA
Worley
Del Sur
Takeda
Continuum
Kinetical
Servier
Corporación América
Aeropuertos Argentina
IRAM
OSN
USAL
Provincia Vida
Provincia Seguros
Provincia ART
Banco de Neuquén
Banco Patagonia
Banco Agrícola
Coop. Portuaria San Martín
Correo Argentino
Wolox
Pampa Energía
BAESA
OTAmerica
Genneia
MEGA
Worley
Del Sur
Takeda
Continuum
Kinetical
Servier
Corporación América
Aeropuertos Argentina
IRAM
OSN
USAL

International Organizations

BID
PNUD
Alliance for Integrity
Banco Mundial
UN Global Compact
ECI

Strategic Partners

Tanoira Cassagne
Quara
Ethix
AFM Strategic Consulting

Industries where we have worked

Agriculture, Food & Wine
Banking & Insurance
Construction
Cooperatives
Mail & Logistics
Software Development
Energy & Oil
Mass Entertainment
Government & Public Bodies
Medicine & Healthcare
Cosmetic Products
Insurance
Public Services
Transport & Airport
Higher Education
Who We Are

Our Team

Honisch & Associates was founded in 2015. The firm's team has over 27 years of combined experience in compliance, integrity, risk management, and organizational culture. We work with public and private sector organizations in Argentina and other countries in the region, supporting complex processes that require professional judgment, confidentiality, and trust.

Paula Honisch

Paula Honisch

Founder & Managing Director

Criminal defense attorney, specialist in Compliance, integrity, ethical culture, and corporate criminal law.

Betina Duré

Betina Duré

Head of Culture & Organizational Transformation

Attorney and executive coach, specialist in ethical culture, auditing, change management, and social risks.

Alejandra Freire

Alejandra Freire

Senior Consultant

Attorney with a Master's in Finance, specialized in compliance, money laundering, banking regulation, and cybersecurity.

Damián Berri

Damián Berri

Consultant

Criminal defense attorney and Sociologist, with over 20 years of experience in law and public administration.

Ma. Lourdes Paz

Ma. Lourdes Paz

Consultant

Attorney specialized in Administrative Law, Ethics, Compliance, and Public Policy, with over 12 years of experience in the public sector.

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