Corporate & White Collar Crime

Individuals facing allegations of corporate or white-collar crimes will undoubtedly be concerned about what will happen and the process that they will face, as well as the effect it will have on their whole life. Anyone in this position should contact our specialist criminal defence lawyers who can act on your behalf and provide a rigorous defence to protect your liberty and livelihood as well as your reputation, which can be severely damaged by these allegations.

This is a complicated area of law, often with a multi-jurisdictional aspect, and our specialist team is perfectly placed to assist in these circumstances. We have offices in Italy, Spain, Germany, Tunisia and the UK with multi-lingual lawyers, meaning you will understand what is happening in your case. We can assist Italian and foreign clients with all corporate and white-collar crimes and can advise you on the likely outcomes and possible penalties. Get in touch to speak to a member of our team.

What is corporate crime?

Corporate crime includes all criminal activities that are related to corporate activities. This is a very complicated area of law, covering both corporate and criminal aspects, which is why it is crucial that you get specialist advice the moment you are aware of any allegations.

Corporate crime offences

There is a wide range of offences that fall under this category and they include:

• Bribery and corruption
• Misappropriation
• Fraud
• Government-contracting fraud
• False accounting and issues relating to financial record keeping
• Illegal actions with company shares
• Actions that prejudice company creditors
• Failing to notify conflicts of interests
• Insolvency and taxation fraud
• Health and safety offences
• Environmental breaches
• Unfair competition
• Consumer law breaches
• Cybercrimes
• Trade and customs violations
• Money laundering and terrorist financing
• Whistleblowing

What defences are available for corporate crime charges?

There are various defences that can be explored, either by showing that the act was not actually illegal or by proving lack of knowledge or intention in relation to the alleged offence. A lot will depend on the circumstances of each case and the severity of the charges and we can guide our clients through each step of the legal process. Similarly, where applicable, we can help in reducing any sentences handed down by the court by putting forward strong mitigation that is tailored to your particular circumstances.

Defending individuals, as well as corporations in white-collar crime cases, can be very complicated and there are often investigations by different regulatory and investigative agencies. These cases require careful forensic analysis of all the evidence which tends to be substantial in these cases.

Our specialist defence criminal lawyers will ensure no stone is left unturned so that we can mount as robust a defence as possible. We can offer both in-court as well as out-of-court advice and assistance to achieve the best result for your case.

Contact our Corporate Crime Lawyers in the UK

Corporate and white-collar crime are difficult and complicated offences that require expert guidance. Our specialist team of lawyers can assist and represent you throughout your whole case to ensure the best outcome for your circumstances.

We understand how life-changing these charges can be and we can support you throughout your case in a sensitive manner. We can assist clients that are non-Italian clients and our expert knowledge means we can advise you on the best approach. If you require further information or assistance, please complete the online enquiry form or email us at clientservices@giambronelaw.com.