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NBK Legal for supervisory boards

Understanding the economic reality behind KPIs. Securing decisions. Effectively anchoring compliance and risk.

NBK Legal supports supervisory boards independently, interdisciplinarily and discreetly – where internal teams reach their limits due to their proximity to structure and politics.

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When to call us

  • When transactions requiring approval are complex and decisions are not yet ready to be made.

  • When KPIs appear ‘clean’ but operational signals do not match.

  • When compliance/IT security looks good on paper but implementation is unclear.

  • When tensions in top management escalate or there are indications (whistleblowers).

  • When large-scale projects (M&A, integration, transformation) change the risk profile.

What we do

 

Transactions & finance

  • In-depth analyses of transactions requiring approval; risk profile & covenants.

  • Review of large expenditure items (e.g. bonus systems/incentives) for effectiveness & governance.

 

Compliance, security & risk

  • Vulnerability analysis of structures, processes, procedures; background analysis of conspicuous KPIs.

  • Reality check of implementation: compliance and IT security requirements (including ISO 27001/2) are lived, not just documented.

  • GAP analysis risk management; prioritised roadmap.

 

People & governance

  • Sparring in the event of management tensions; evaluation of collaboration quality & culture.

  • Executive board contracts: Sparring during negotiations, performance logic, exit clauses.

 

Special situations & investigations

  • Whistleblower cases: Preliminary examination, preservation of evidence, interview design, de-escalation.

  • Investigation of suspected irregularities; chain of custody & forensics.

  • Monitoring of transformation and change projects for the supervisory board.

 

How we work

  • Independent & confidential: no corporate law entanglements; project-related mandates.

  • Evidence-based & fair: litigation hold, log/version checks, non-leading interviews, bias checks.

  • Interdisciplinary: law × IT/forensics × neuropsychology × communication.

  • De-escalating & decision-oriented: short talk tracks, clear options, decision readiness within defined time frames.

 

Formats

  • Rapid response (≤ 72 hours): situation assessment, risks, immediate measures, communication guidelines.

  • Deep dive (≈ 30 days): complete analysis, roadmap, governance/covenant proposals.

  • Board monitoring (quarterly): KPI red flags, compliance/security status, project heat map.

 

What it delivers (excerpt)

  • Reduced liability risks, increased evidential strength, minimised reputational damage.

  • Early warning system instead of surprises: KPI appearance vs. operational reality is resolved.

  • Decision-making readiness of the supervisory board in critical phases (transaction, crisis, integration).

 

The thriller from real life

Supervisory board chairman & whistleblower – Discreet investigation of sensitive allegations, with maximum fairness and a hard factual basis.

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Additional benefits of the format

  • Neuropsychology & interview design (Cornelia Henkel): low-impact, bias-aware, fair statements.

  • Technology & forensics (Martin Nimbach): data preservation, logs/versions, rights analysis.

  • Impact & Communication (Mark von Seydlitz): talk tracks, leak scenarios, Q&A.

 

Result: relief for the chair of the supervisory board, protection for the whistleblower, clear basis for decision-making – minimal damage, maximum clarification.

Supervisory Board President & Whistleblower

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