The economic world is increasingly subject to detailed regulation in various fields (think social law, environmental law, economic, financial and tax law, company law, welfare law and urban planning, among others). Violations of these regulations are being curbed not only by administrative law but also by criminal law, and the authorities are increasingly focusing on control and repression. As a result, companies and their directors and appointees run a lot of risks on a daily basis, often without realising it.
VSA combines highly specialised legal knowledge both in criminal and corporate law, with more than 30 years of experience in litigation and investigations. VSA also regularly seeks the assistance of experts in the relevant technical matters, in order to analyse the facts in minute detail and build its clients' defence on a solid foundation. It makes a difference through its creative, sometimes bold perspectives and her determination to go to extremes for each client.
Advice and guidance
VSA provides tailored advice to companies and directors on issues including:
- the legal obligations
- any risks specific to their activities, structure or policies
- possible risk management measures, which can range from relatively simple adjustments in structure or policy to the creation of certain oversight mechanisms or the reorganisation of activities
- the response to and handling of concrete incidents, including in terms of internal and external communication and possible follow-up with the authorities
Defence in criminal and administrative proceedings
- VSA assures that it research from the outset is followed up by a team with expertise in the field and, together with the company or director concerned, outlines the defensive strategy from.
- She discusses with her clients whether a possible out-of-court settlement of the proceedings is desirable, and has extensive experience in negotiating agreements with the prosecution or the administration.
- During any criminal proceedings, VSA invariably relies on a accurately documented file To conduct the defence to the fullest.
Assistance to companies to recover damages
- There quickly and effectively responded to limit further damage.
- Immediate actions will be taken to evidence to safeguard.
- There will be efficient collaborated with authorities and/or private players to identify perpetrators.
VSA has experience in the criminal and administrative law defence of companies, their directors and appointees, as well as in assisting victims in the context of the following crimes, among others:
- economic and financial crimes
- tax offences
- bankruptcy crimes
- social crimes
- town planning and environmental crimes
- infringements of the Companies and Associations Code
- cybercrime
