Representation of Victims of White-Collar Crime: Securing Rights, Minimising Losses
Companies that have been harmed by fraud, breach of trust, corruption, insolvency offences, or other economic crimes often face enormous challenges in effectively enforcing their claims for damages.
As part of our specialised victim representation, we represent the interests of affected companies and other victims comprehensively and with an integrated approach – from the initial clarification of the facts to the rigorous enforcement of their rights in criminal proceedings (including adhesion proceedings), by way of private accessory prosecution, and in civil litigation.
Interdisciplinary Expertise in White-Collar Crime
Our Salary Partner Maximilian Koch has many years of experience in enforcing claims in connection with economic and financial crimes.
The starting point and foundation for pursuing these claims is frequently a report on an internal investigation conducted within our firm by Kristina Konrad, who has extensive experience as a compliance officer and heads our Compliance & Investigations department.
Strategic Victim Representation: Information Gathering and Asset Protection
Furthermore, the effective assertion of claims by victimised companies often requires obtaining information from criminal investigation files in order to access prosecutor findings (especially financial investigations, telecommunications surveillance, seized data carriers, etc.).
Our dedicated victim representation accompanies you from the initial assessment of the facts and the filing of criminal complaints to obtaining information and resolutely enforcing existing victim rights.
Key instruments in this regard include, in particular, requesting the issuance and enforcement of asset freezing orders against the perpetrators to secure assets, as well as subsequent distribution to the victims (so-called ‘asset recovery assistance’).
Effective Asset Protection: Damage Recovery and Claim Enforcement
Asset recovery proceedings usually develop significant momentum very quickly. As soon as assets are placed out of reach, the chances of successful restitution drop drastically. It is therefore crucial to act tactically and decisively from the very outset. We help you set the right course early on, effectively minimise the damage incurred, and enforce your rights.
Contact us for a sound initial assessment of your case. Together, we will develop the optimal strategy to protect your company and effectively recover lost assets.
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