Hee Jae Suk of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC: WOW Forum Member

"I appreciated the opportunity to attend two sessions of Women of WLG’s “Excellence in Practice & Beyond.” These sessions provided valuable insights through networking, guest speakers, and engaging breakout discussions. One key takeaway that particularly resonated with me was the importance of being myself."

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Mexico

According to the Mexican legal framework, companies are not obliged to introduce a whistleblowing system but is instead left to their discretion as part of the implementation of an adequate “due control” or “organization, management and risk prevention model” (in the criminal sphere) and an “integrity policy” (in the administrative sphere).

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Argentina (Bruchou & Funes de Rioja)

In Argentina, there is no legal obligation for companies to establish a whistleblowing system. However, the CCLA of 2018 (N° 27.401, section 23, IV) states companies can include a whistleblowing protection system within their compliance and integrity programs.

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Argentina (Alfaro Abogados)

In Argentina, no specific legislation is dedicated exclusively to protecting whistleblowers within the private sector. However, in the public sector, Law No. 21,592 establishes certain protections for individuals who report illegal activities or misconduct. This law criminalizes retaliation against whistleblowers in specific circumstances,...

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Vietnam

In Vietnam, Whistleblowers are protected under two key laws in Vietnam, comprising of Law on Denunciations 2018 and Law on Criminal Procedure 2015. There are no specific legal requirements for establishing a whistleblowing system, and no penalties are imposed for failing to do so.