The focus of Group Legal & Risk Management is to define an acceptable risk profile for the Group and its transactions and to assess actual or potential risks, nationally and internationally and give recommendations on possible solutions.
It is essential for Group Legal & Risk Management to make a deal possible through credit insurance of business partners or through comparable mechanisms reducing risks for all parties involved. This includes credit management and insurance of the Group in general. The service comprises the establishment and maintenance of procedures aimed at minimizing commercial risks pertaining to the activities of the Group.
The service further includes legal support on transactions with business partners to secure balanced solutions. Legal services are also provided on corporate matters and international aspects of agreements on case basis, including up-to-date advice on existing and new legislative requirements. Group Legal & Risk Management represents the Group in relation to Customs and Veterinary authorities and provides advice to secure compliance with national and international standards and procedures.