White Collar Crime
In today’s intricate business environment, characterised by evolving regulations and intense competition, the risk of white-collar crime has increasingly escalated, necessitating proficient legal expertise. COBALT’s White Collar Crime team comprises leading lawyers with extensive industry-specific knowledge, experience and required qualifications, forming a formidable force in this domain. We prioritise swift and discreet resolution of cases, aiming to achieve favourable outcomes while minimising public exposure. Our success stems from well-considered, proactive strategies and a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses across various sectors.
Our clientele includes primarily businesses and corporate executives across diverse industries who require defence or counsel in matters related to white-collar crime. We adeptly communicate with authorities such as the State Prosecutor’s Office, Internal Security Service, FSA, FIU , Competition Authority, local courts, and the European Court of Human Rights.
Our White Collar Crime services encompass, among others:
- Defence in criminal investigations – representing clients accused of financial crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, breach of trust, money laundering, and bribery.
- Victim representation – pursuing cases on behalf of victims to ensure justice and appropriate restitution. We have vast expertise in management liability cases.
- Support in dawn raids – assisting and representing clients in dawn raids and all matters related thereto, including preventative training sessions.
- Regulatory misdemeanour proceedings – advocating for clients in administrative investigations and proceedings to mitigate potential penalties.
- Preventive advisory services – educating and advising clients to prevent the commission of crimes or offences within or against their organisations.
- Risk assessment and mitigation – evaluating and minimising risks by drafting or reviewing internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Training programmes – providing tailored training sessions for companies and their employees on various aspects of compliance and ethical conduct.
At COBALT, we recognise that the optimal outcome is the prevention of criminal or regulatory issues. Our proactive approach focuses on safeguarding clients through comprehensive preventive measures, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
