Corporate Criminal Law

The economic world is increasingly subject to detailed regulation in various fields (think social law, environmental law, economic, financial and tax law, corporate 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 great many risks every day, often without realizing it.

VSA combines highly specialized legal knowledge in both criminal and corporate law, with more than 33 years of experience in criminal proceedings and investigations. VSA also regularly seeks the assistance of experts in the technical matters involved, in order to analyze the facts in minute detail and build its clients’ defense on a solid foundation. She makes a difference through her creative, sometimes daring angles and her determination to go to extremes for each client.

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Advice and Guidance

VSA provides tailored advice to businesses and executives on, among other things:

Their legal obligations
Potential risks inherent to their activities, structure, or policies
Possible risk management measures, ranging from relatively simple adjustments in structure or policy to the creation of specific oversight mechanisms or the reorganization of activities
Response to and handling of concrete incidents, including internal and external communication as well as potential follow-up with authorities.

Defense in Criminal and Administrative Proceedings

VSA also defends businesses and their executives and/or representatives who are suspected of criminal or administrative violations. Its approach is guided by the following key principles:

VSA ensures that the investigation is monitored from the outset by a knowledgeable team and develops a defense strategy in collaboration with the involved business or executive.
It discusses with its clients whether an out-of-court settlement would be advisable and has extensive experience in negotiating agreements with the public prosecutor or administrative authorities.
During potential criminal proceedings, VSA relies on a meticulously documented case file to conduct a comprehensive defense.

Assistance to Businesses in Recovering Damages

Finally, VSA also supports businesses that have fallen victim to a crime, such as fraud or cybercrime. To maximize the chances of recovering damages, it is crucial that:

A swift and effective response is taken to limit further harm
Immediate actions are undertaken to preserve evidence
Efficient collaboration takes place with authorities and/or private entities to identify the perpetrators