Criminal Law · European Union
Defend Your Position in a Corporate Crime Investigation With a Specialist Lawyer
Corporate crime allegations move fast — raids, document seizures, frozen accounts and interviews that can feel designed to wrong-foot you. We match you, free of charge, with a criminal defence lawyer who handles corporate and white-collar cases across Europe, whether you face an internal inquiry, a regulatory probe or a formal criminal investigation.
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Who this is for
Corporate crime rarely looks like a robbery — it usually looks like paperwork
Corporate crime covers a broad range of offences committed in a business or company context, typically for financial gain or to conceal wrongdoing. It can include fraud, embezzlement, false accounting, market manipulation, bribery, money laundering and breaches of regulatory duties, and it may involve a director, a manager, an employee or the company itself. In most European jurisdictions, a company can face its own liability alongside the individuals involved, and a single transaction can trigger parallel criminal, regulatory and civil proceedings at once. The line between an aggressive business decision and a criminal act is often genuinely unclear, and regulators and prosecutors across the EU increasingly co-operate across borders. Whether you have received a dawn raid, a summons, a disclosure request or simply a worrying internal finding, the way you respond in the first days can shape everything that follows.
Why cases escalate quickly
Corporate investigations don’t wait for you to catch up.
They escalate while you’re still deciding who to tell.
A single audit flag or complaint can spiral into a full investigation — and early mistakes are hard to undo.
Sudden raids and seizures
Authorities often arrive without warning, seizing documents, laptops and phones, and freezing accounts. What you say and hand over in those first hours can shape the entire case, and acting without advice is a common, costly mistake.
Personal and company liability
The same facts can expose the company, its directors and individual employees at once. Understanding who is actually at risk, and separating your position from the company’s, requires advice you rarely have time to obtain.
Cross-border complexity
Corporate cases increasingly span several countries, with regulators sharing information and pursuing the same conduct from different angles. A lawyer who understands EU-wide co-operation can stop a local matter becoming a multi-jurisdiction problem.
What you get
A corporate crime lawyer who acts early, not just at trial
We match you with criminal defence lawyers who handle white-collar investigations and proceedings regularly across Europe.
Early intervention
Your lawyer steps in at the first contact — a raid, a summons or an internal suspicion — to protect your position before statements are given or documents handed over, when the case is still most influenceable.
Clear risk assessment
You get a candid view of the exposure facing you and the company, the likely direction of the investigation, and which next steps genuinely reduce risk rather than simply react to it.
Representation at every stage
From interviews under caution and document production to negotiation with prosecutors, settlement discussions and full trial defence, your lawyer manages the process so nothing is left to chance.
Cross-border co-ordination
Where a matter touches several EU countries, your lawyer co-ordinates a consistent, joined-up defence across the relevant jurisdictions and safeguards against conflicting or duplicated proceedings and inconsistent positions.
Coverage
Corporate crime lawyers across Europe
Corporate criminal liability and enforcement differ materially from one EU member state to the next, so the right lawyer is one who practises in your country’s system. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Corporate crime — common questions
What counts as corporate crime?
Corporate crime generally means offences committed within a business setting, such as fraud, embezzlement, false accounting, bribery or money laundering. It can be committed by the company itself or by individuals acting for it, and in many countries both can be held liable.
Can a company be prosecuted, or only individuals?
This varies by country. Several European jurisdictions allow companies to be held liable — often through fines, supervision or other sanctions — alongside the individuals involved. A local lawyer can confirm how your country treats corporate liability.
What should I do if authorities raid my office?
Stay calm, do not obstruct the officers, and contact a criminal defence lawyer immediately before making statements or handing over documents. What happens in the first hours can significantly affect the case, so early legal advice is critical.
Is an internal investigation enough to avoid prosecution?
Not necessarily. An internal review can help you understand the facts and co-operate, but it does not automatically prevent criminal action. A lawyer can advise on how best to conduct and position any internal findings.
Can a corporate crime case involve more than one country?
Yes, frequently. Conduct spanning several EU countries can attract parallel investigations and active information-sharing between the relevant authorities. A lawyer experienced in cross-border matters can help co-ordinate your response and avoid duplication.
How long can a corporate investigation last?
There is no universal answer; timelines vary widely by country and by the complexity of the matter, from months to several years in some cases. A specialist lawyer can give you a realistic sense of the likely path in your jurisdiction.
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The earliest advice is usually the most valuable
Tell us what has happened and we’ll connect you with a corporate crime defence lawyer who handles cases like yours across Europe — free of charge, with no obligation to hire.