We work discreetly, strategically and internationally, with particular attention to our clients’ interests and reputation.
Our lawyers combine in-depth knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure with solid expertise in tax law, economic law and corporate law, including in the following areas.
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Tax criminal law
- Preventive anti-money laundering legislation (KYC, “Know Your Customer” rules)
- Reports to the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI)
- Tax regularisations
- Criminal investigations and prosecutions for tax fraud, with assistance both in the criminal proceedings and in the independent civil action or separate investigation conducted by the tax administrations
- Personal income tax fraud;
- Corporate income tax fraud;
- Customs and excise fraud (with particular expertise in EPPO investigations)
- VAT fraud (with particular expertise in EPPO investigations).
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Money laundering offences and economic and financial criminal law
- Money laundering
- Misappropriation of company assets
- Breach of trust
- Bankruptcy offences
- Fraud
- Forgery
- Breach of a professional disqualification
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Social criminal law
- Assistance during audits and visits by the social inspection services
- Negotiations with the Prosecutor’s Office specialised in labour matters (Arbeidsauditoriaten/Auditorats du travail)
- Assistance with the administrative enforcement of offences
- Assistance in criminal proceedings and prosecutions brought by the Prosecutor’s Office specialised in labour matters (Arbeidsauditoriaten/Auditorats du travail)
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Financial and insurance criminal law
- Breaches of financial legislation
- Breaches of information and due diligence obligations
- Guidance and defence in supervisory investigations conducted by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), including assistance during FSMA interviews
- Consultation with the FSMA regarding measures and sanctions
- Representation in administrative sanction proceedings conducted by the FSMA
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Cybercrime
- Assistance to victims of phishing, invoice fraud and CEO impersonation fraud
- Criminal defence and, where appropriate, civil law assistance.
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Transactions and restructurings
- Analysis of criminal risks and tax audits in the context of mergers and acquisitions and restructurings
