ISO 37301 Readiness Analysis

Legally compliant. Audit-proof. Effective. – Compliance readiness check for maximum security

Today, organizations are more than ever under the scrutiny of regulatory authorities, supervisory boards, and customers. Not only is lawful conduct expected, but also the demonstrable operation of an effective compliance management system (CMS).

ISO 37301 is the internationally recognized standard for this.

Our readiness analysis provides you with a clear and structured overview of how ready your current CMS is for certification and what steps are necessary to fully meet the requirements.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Transparency regarding the current maturity level of your compliance management system
  • Specific recommendations for action, including priorities and action plan
  • Roadmap to certification – realistic, comprehensible, achievable
  • Risk reduction for management and supervisory boards through documented independent analysis
  • Integration with existing systems (data protection, information security, whistleblower system, risk management)

Our approach: well-founded, structured, practical

A complete readiness analysis includes:

1. Document and system analysis

We review your existing policies, processes, roles, risk assessments, and communication structures—always with reference to the requirements of ISO 37301.

2. Interviews & Process Review

Through discussions with key individuals, we gain a realistic picture of your compliance practices in practice.

In doing so, we consider, among other things:

  • Context of the organization
  • Stakeholder requirements
  • Compliance obligations
  • risk assessment
  • Resources, Roles & Responsibilities
  • Monitoring and improvement mechanisms
  • Whistleblower system & investigation processes

3. Gap analysis with criticality

All deviations are clearly rated according to criticality—from "low" to "high"—and backed up with best practices from international standards.

4. Individual roadmap

We develop an action plan that:

  • Risks prioritized
  • assigns responsibilities
  • realistic timelines defined
  • Making quick wins visible
  • Utilizes synergies with existing management systems

5. Final report & executive briefing

We present the results in person—in a compact, strategic manner focused on what is important for compliance, management, and the supervisory board:

How close are we to certification—and what steps will get us there safely?

For companies and public authorities: Compliance that pays off

An ISO 37301 readiness analysis provides clear added value for companies and public authorities: it transparently shows how effective the existing compliance management system already is—and where there are significant gaps compared to the international standard. The analysis not only reduces risks such as liability risks, fines, or reputational damage, but also creates the basis for a CMS that demonstrably meets regulatory expectations, audit requirements, and internal control obligations.

The structured assessment provides organizations with a robust basis for decision-making, enabling them to further develop their compliance system in a targeted manner and create the conditions for successful ISO 37301 certification.

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Specialist lawyer for criminal law

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Dr. Tony Rostalski
Attorney at Law | Specialist in Criminal Law
ROSTALSKI Commercial Criminal Law & Compliance – Cologne
Lindenallee 43
50968 Cologne

Email: kanzlei@rostalski.legal

Phone: +49 (0)221 2926 5840

ROSTALSKI is an independent law firm based in Cologne. We specialize in commercial criminal law, compliance consulting, and the development of effective organizational structures. Our clients include private individuals, executives, companies, and public sector clients. The firm is regularly recognized as a top address in rankings by WirtschaftsWoche, Handelsblatt, and FOCUS Business.