An expert in organisational whistleblowing management, Jan was engaged in the development of the new ISO 37002 Standard, is a frequent speaker on subjects related to whistleblowing, and has authored various articles on new legislation concerning whistleblower protection, anti-corruption and organisational whistleblowing best practices.

Jan is CIPP/E is an International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). He holds a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) from King’s College London in the United Kingdom (EU Competition Law) and a Master’s Degree (LL.M) from Leiden University in the Netherlands (European Law).

Matthias Pallentin, partner at Vangard in Hamburg, advises prudently, mediates and, due to his empathetic nature, always has an eye on all interests and perspectives involved. This is how he often happily arrives at pragmatic, but also creative solutions for his international client base. He applies his comprehensive knowledge in employment law precisely in his areas of focus: advising foreign companies, restructuring, negotiations with employee representatives and business mediation as well as in compliance under employment law. He has kept a close eye on the developments around protection of whistleblowers in Europe ever since the first idea of the corresponding EU Directive were on the table.