Why prepare now

Political transitions can change enforcement priorities, reporting requirements and procurement reviews. Preparation reduces operational disruption and helps protect commercial interests. The material below outlines common risk areas and a pragmatic checklist you can adapt for your organisation.

Tax and customs

Expect changes in audit focus, filing requirements or valuation practice reported by authorities after a transition. Early documentation and an audit-readiness review are standard mitigations.

Regulatory and contract review

Government contracts, licences and approvals may be re-examined. A contract inventory and priority review help identify immediate exposure.

Financial controls

Monitor foreign exchange, banking instructions and treasury limits. Confirm compliance with any revised central bank guidance and ensure transaction records are accessible.

Reputational & compliance

Prepare statements, remediations and internal investigation plans. Maintain audit trails for procurement and decision-making on sensitive matters.

Immediate checklist

  • Complete a prioritized contract and licence inventory
  • Gather key transactional records for the prior 36 months
  • Run a rapid tax health-check for VAT, transfer pricing and withholding positions
  • Confirm banking mandates, correspondent relationships and FX controls
  • Prepare a communications protocol for regulatory enquiries

How TRW typically helps (information and process)

The following is a compact, people-first approach for early engagement. It is descriptive and intended to help you plan your internal steps and external advisers.
  1. Initial intake (24–48 hours): focused fact-gathering, priority list and recommended immediate steps.
  2. Rapid diagnostic (3–7 days): legal issues memo tailored to your sector and a short action plan for urgent filings or stakeholder communications.
  3. Defensive measures (7–30 days): prepare filings, submissions, advance rulings application where available, and audit-response materials.
  4. Ongoing monitoring and liaison: daily or weekly updates depending on exposure and regulator activity.

If you prefer direct engagement, use the booking link above or email info@trw.org and describe the practice areas and jurisdictions that matter to your organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to delay transactions until after the election?
Not necessarily. Each transaction should be evaluated against the likelihood of regulatory change and the exposure of relevant approvals. A short legal review will identify whether any steps are advisable now or whether routine closing conditions remain sufficient.
How quickly can you review our contracts?
We can provide an initial priority review within 48–72 hours for a focused set of contracts. A deeper review may take longer depending on volume and complexity.
What documentation helps speed reviews?
Contract registers, licences, government approvals, recent audit reports, tax returns for the last two fiscal years, and records of material government interactions accelerate assessment.
Will you coordinate with external auditors or banks?
Yes. Where permitted and requested, we interface with auditors, banks and in-house teams to ensure consistent messaging and to reduce duplicative requests.
How do you protect privilege when working with multiple advisers?
We advise on information-sharing protocols and privilege-sensitive workflows. We recommend limiting distribution of legal analyses to those whose involvement is strictly necessary.

Next steps and contact

If your organisation seeks a short intake call and a written priority memo, use the booking link or email with a brief description of your sector and three top concerns. Typical turnaround for a short memo is 24–72 hours depending on complexity.