White Collar Crime

Whether you are accused of or a victim
of financial crime, we are here to fight
your corner.

White Collar Crime
Whether you are accused of or a victim
of financial crime, we are here to fight
your corner.
Criminalisation of various practices, expanding regulation and growing international cooperation between prosecuting authorities are increasingly exposing corporations and individuals to criminal liability.

At Bär & Karrer, our white-collar crime practice encompasses advice and representation in all areas of business crime, including fraud, money-laundering, corruption, disloyal management, organised insolvency, corporate criminal liability, blocking statutes, economic espionage and all aspects relating to the Swiss Anti Money Laundering regulations. We also regularly assist our clients in administrative criminal law matters, whether related to the financial sector, tax offences or breaches of the therapeutic products act.

We handle routine matters or complex, transnational investigations. From the outset, we engage our team according to the client’s needs, drawing on a pool of dedicated practitioners and specialists.

For whom we act

We act for corporations or individuals, whether they face investigation by the prosecuting authorities or are the victims of a criminal conduct. In the latter case, where appropriate, we focus our efforts on asset tracing / freezing and recovery steps in order to achieve reparation.

Cross-border

We also have extensive experience in advising clients in cross-border matters, including mutual legal assistance and extradition proceedings. We work in coordination with a strong network of reputable and responsive correspondents in any key jurisdiction.

The team provide us with actionable and pragmatic legal advice at every step of the process.
Chambers Europe 2025
Bär & Karrer are client-focused and have a great amount of relevant work experience.
Chambers Europe 2025
They are outstanding and it really is a top law firm.
Chambers Europe 2025
Bär & Karrer's wealth of ideas was always great, which, together with their in-depth knowledge and experience, always led to a quick, solution-oriented approach.
Chambers Europe 2025
The department has top-notch individuals with great reputations and experience.
Chambers Europe 2025
Bär & Karrer's department is extremely responsive, demonstrates deep industry expertise and impresses us with very diligent work.
Chambers Europe 2025
Their response was prompt and timely, and they worked through all questions and issues on our cases.
Client in Chambers Europe 2022
Bär & Karrer had very good knowledge but, more importantly, had some very good and experienced legal contacts of great quality.
Sources in Chambers Global 2022
Work with each client as if it is the only thing they have to do
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
It is a pleasure working with them.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Objective evaluation of the case supported by long-term experience.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Personal service, permanent availability and dedicated communicators.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Ranked in Tier 1
by Chambers Europe, Leaders League and Legal 500 2025

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