Criminal defense
Defending clients during investigative actions, pre-trial investigation, court proceedings and international criminal procedures.
When you need help
You have been summoned for questioning or another investigative action is planned.
Law enforcement is conducting a search or seizing property.
You or your business representatives may be served a notice of suspicion.
You need to change a preventive measure or lift an attachment on property.
The case involves economic crimes, taxes, corruption risks or official misconduct.
There are risks of extradition, Interpol or international criminal prosecution.
What we do
Defense at the pre-trial investigation stage
- urgent on-site attorney response
- defense during searches
- representation at interrogations
- defense of a witness, suspect or defendant
- support during service of a notice of suspicion
- detention risk analysis
- preparation of a legal position
- monitoring lawfulness of law enforcement actions
- drafting procedural documents
- negotiations with pre-trial investigation bodies
- initiating closure of proceedings
Case categories
- economic crimes
- fraud
- tax evasion
- corruption offenses
- official misconduct
- money laundering
- cybercrimes
- sanctions regime violations
- international investigations
- war crimes
- abuse of office
Court defense
- defense in courts of all instances
- changing preventive measures
- appellate and cassation appeals
- defense in extradition cases
- Interpol-related cases
- representation in international institutions
- protecting property from seizure
- lifting attachments on property
- recovery of seized property
Crisis defense
- forming emergency legal task forces
- protecting business owners
- coordinating PR and legal position
- reputational defense
- mitigating criminal-law risks
- negotiations with government bodies
- protecting the client's family and assets
- international mitigation of legal risks
How we work
Situation analysis
We review documents, the facts and immediate risks.
Legal position
We build a defense or support strategy aligned with the client's goals.
Actions and communication
We draft documents, negotiate and handle communication with authorities, counterparties and platforms.
Result oversight
We see the matter through to a practical outcome and keep the client informed at every key stage.
Need a consultation?
Describe your situation — we will identify the relevant area of help and propose next steps.