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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.

They know our business from all angles, continually monitor the matter and anticipate repercussions in areas beyond the obvious.

Client in Chambes Europe 2018

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

Outstanding team renowned for its expertise in corporate investigations, mutual judicial assistance proceedings and asset tracing cases.

Chambers Europe 2016

Deep experience representing both defendant and plaintiffs before cantonal and federal criminal authorities.

Chambers Europe 2016

The team is extremely pleasant to work with.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

The lawyers know Swiss criminal law perfectly and are proactive, responsive and available.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

Extremely intelligent, organised, practical and strategic lawyers.

Client in Chambers Europe 2017

Top-notch and particularly attentive.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

They provide expert opinions and wise advice.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

They know our business from all angles, continually monitor the matter and anticipate repercussions in areas beyond the obvious.

Client in Chambes Europe 2018

Their response was prompt and timely, and they worked through all questions and issues on our cases.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe, Leaders League and Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe, Leaders League and Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe, Leaders League and Legal 500 2023

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