Compliance

1. Our commitment to compliance

Peridot Partners is committed to conducting its executive search and board advisory work lawfully, ethically and with integrity. We recognise that the trust our clients, candidates and partners place in us depends on our ongoing compliance with the laws, regulations and professional standards that govern our sector.

This statement sets out the framework we use to identify, manage and monitor our compliance obligations, and the standards of conduct we expect of everyone who works for and with us.

2. Scope

This framework applies to all Peridot Partners directors, employees, associates, contractors and interns, whether working in our offices, remotely, or representing us externally. It also informs the standards we expect of the suppliers and partners we choose to work with.

3. Regulatory and legal framework

We maintain policies, procedures and training designed to ensure we meet our obligations under applicable UK legislation, including but not limited to:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025;
• The Equality Act 2010;
• The Bribery Act 2010;
• The Modern Slavery Act 2015;
• The Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003;
• Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements, where applicable to our engagements.

4. Responsibilities

• Board of Directors: Overall accountability for our compliance culture, framework and performance.
• Compliance Lead: Maintains our policies, monitors regulatory change and coordinates training and reporting.
• All colleagues: Responsible for understanding and applying our policies in their day-to-day work, and for raising concerns promptly.

5. Data protection and confidentiality

Handling personal data responsibly is central to our work. We process candidate and client information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, and we apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep that information secure and confidential.

6. Anti-bribery and anti-corruption

We do not offer, give, solicit or accept bribes or improper payments in any form. Colleagues are expected to exercise good judgement in relation to gifts and hospitality, and to record and, where appropriate, decline anything that could create a conflict of interest or the appearance of one.

7. Equality, diversity and inclusion

Fair and inclusive practice is embedded across our services. Our approach is set out in more detail in our diversity in recruitment commitments, and we oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

8. Ethical business conduct

• We are transparent with clients and candidates about our processes and the basis on which we work.
• We manage conflicts of interest openly and, where they cannot be avoided, we disclose and manage them appropriately.
• We hold our suppliers and partners to standards consistent with our own.

9. Raising concerns

We encourage anyone who has a concern about compliance, conduct or wrongdoing to raise it without fear of detriment. Concerns can be raised with your line manager or our Compliance Lead, and will be treated seriously and, wherever possible, in confidence.

10. Monitoring and review

This framework is reviewed at least annually by the Board, and sooner where regulatory or operational change requires it. Where questions arise about our compliance practices, please contact us at GDPR@peridotpartners.co.uk.