Criminal Defence

We protect the interests of suspects, accused persons and victims — from the first interrogation to the appeal against the verdict. We also defend companies and executives during inspections and in economic crime cases.

When to contact us

• You or an employee has been summoned by an investigator or the anti-corruption service
• A criminal case has been opened or a preventive measure imposed
• Your company is facing an inspection, search or seizure of documents
• A verdict has been delivered that you disagree with
• You are a victim and want compensation for damages

Fees

Criminal Defence

Service	Fee
Consultation and assessment of the position in a criminal case	on request
Assistance during interrogation and other investigative actions	on request
Defence at the pre-trial investigation stage	on request
Defence in the court of first instance	on request
Appeals and cassation appeals	on request
Challenging actions and decisions of the investigator and prosecutor	on request
Representation of the victim, civil claim within a criminal case	on request
Defence of companies and executives in economic crime cases	on request

Fees are shown as “from” and depend on the volume of documents, complexity and deadlines. The exact fee is fixed in the engagement agreement before work begins and does not change. State and patent fees are payable separately.

Also within this practice area

• Motions to change a preventive measure
• Reconciliation of the parties, including through mediation — where permitted by law
• A company action plan in case of an inspection or search
• Mitigation of punishment and parole

What you get

• A clear legal position and defence plan from day one
• Oversight of the lawfulness of investigative actions and procedural deadlines
• Protection of your rights at every stage of the proceedings