White Collar Crime - PRACTICE AREAS

The practice

Established over 15 years ago, the firm’s white-collar crime practice is now recognised as one of the leading practices in Russia. The team successfully represents clients in criminal proceedings involving economic and corruption-related offences, as well as in other categories of cases. Our lawyers also have extensive experience in representing victims of crime in criminal proceedings.

We represent both individuals and corporate clients at all stages of criminal proceedings – from pre-investigation enquiries and preliminary investigation to court proceedings. The team also has substantial experience in matters involving the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).

A particular focus of the practice is criminal compliance, enabling us to mitigate the risk of criminal prosecution and ensure the long-term stability of our clients’ businesses.

One of the firm’s key advantages is its broad geographical reach: we provide effective legal representation in Moscow and across other regions of Russia, as well as internationally, through efficient coordination with foreign counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

While offering a full range of legal services, we place a strong emphasis on specialised expertise across different areas of law. This allows us to assemble tailored project teams with the necessary experience, sector knowledge and understanding of our clients’ business needs.

This approach enables our teams to mobilise quickly, regardless of the venue or jurisdiction, which is particularly important for complex, multi-faceted matters. Drawing on our experience in high-profile cases and our ability to engage specialists from across the firm, we deliver practical solutions even in the most challenging and unconventional situations.

Our lawyers are actively involved in legislative initiatives, allowing us to contribute to the development of effective legal frameworks while addressing current business challenges.

The firm’s expertise in white-collar crime and criminal defence is consistently recognised by leading Russian and international legal directories. In particular, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” by Best Lawyers. The practice is also ranked by Pravo-300, Kommersant, Chambers Europe and The Legal 500.

Services

Our services include:

representing clients at all stages of criminal proceedings;
asset tracing and recovery;
conducting internal corporate investigations into alleged misconduct;
assessing criminal risks arising from civil law relationships and developing preventive measures before the commencement of law enforcement checks or investigations;
advising on anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters, including compliance with mandatory procedures and requirements;
advising clients subject to US, UK and German anti-corruption legislation on compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act and applicable German anti-corruption laws;
representing clients in extradition matters;
developing recommendations and delivering staff training on risks associated with corporate raiding.

Reputation

“… definitely unique due to its client-focused and highly experienced team. I can trust the white-collar crime team with the most complex cases and sensitive issues. The team always displays excellent service and pragmatic approach in terms of timing and meeting our the most exigent demands”. (The Legal 500)

“The team is at the forefront of criminal defence of business, having worked on some of the most high-profile criminal cases in Russia. The highest skill and professionalism of lawyers in the team is confirmed by the success which they achieve in very complex and complicated criminal litigation disputes involving a number of jurisdictions”. (The Legal 500)

“The practice successfully combines perfect theoretical knowledge, wealth of experience, and innovative approaches, which makes it the best choice for solving seemingly unsolvable situations”. (The Legal 500)

“Top professionals in white-collar crime. It is one of the best law firms we have ever cooperated with, particularly in terms of bringing results”. (The Legal 500)

“…protecting the interests of the client by using all available legal means”. (The Legal 500)

“Handles a lot of high-profile cases and also can do large volumes of work”. “I value its speed and hands-on attitude” (Chambers Europe)