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Bär & Karrer Ltd

White-Collar Crime

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Our White Collar Crime team defends individuals and companies in complex criminal matters and represent fraud victims in asset tracing cases before criminal law authorities.

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.

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.

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.

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White-Collar Crime - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer has an impressive white-collar crime team with considerable experience representing clients in far-reaching criminal investigations and litigation proceedings. The lawyers act on behalf of private individuals, prominent corporates and financial institutions subject to a variety of criminal allegations, including those pertaining to money laundering, fraud, tax evasion and bribery. The department additionally advises on compliance with financial market regulations and sanctions obligations. The team is at ease representing clients before Swiss and international criminal authorities, with additional skill appearing before a variety of Swiss courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bär & Karrer acted for Victor Dahdaleh in administrative criminal proceedings related to suspicions of withholding tax fraud, including representation before the Federal Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's broad knowledge, multinational network, deep experience, client commitment and superb dedication. The lawyers have a unique ability to listen without judgement, letting the facts guide their opinions and suggestions.

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  • We can rely on Bär & Karrer 100%. The team always gives honest and open feedback and listens carefully to us as clients. It is very quick to adapt to new facts and information, which enables it to work efficiently in terms of time and leads to exceptional solutions.

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  • For me, Bär & Karrer is the best in Switzerland. They are great lawyers who are capable of delivering as a team.

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  • Bär & Karrer stands out for its deep expertise, combined with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive, discreet and trusted with complex, sensitive issues.

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  • Bär & Karrer's team has a unique breadth of experience and understanding of handling cross-border matters, which allows it to bring significant strategic insight and value to such engagements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andreas D Länzlinger
    Andreas D Länzlinger

    Andreas D Länzlinger

    Andreas Länzlinger is highly esteemed for his expertise in handling internal investigations, including those pertaining to allegations of forgery, fraud and financial misconduct.

    • Andreas Länzlinger is a very strong, experienced lawyer with deep court experience.

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  • Saverio Lembo
    Saverio Lembo

    Saverio Lembo

    Saverio Lembo has a wealth of experience representing clients in fraud and other criminal investigations, as well as money laundering claims. He is well placed to assist corporate outfits, financial institutions and private individuals with white-collar crime proceedings.

    • In terms of interesting cases, Saverio Lembo is probably the leading white-collar crime lawyer in Switzerland.

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    • Saverio is one of the best lawyers I have seen in action. He is careful, thoughtful and courteous. His ability to be firm but polite has achieved excellent results.

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    • Saverio Lembo is the absolute best partner to have!

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    • Saverio Lembo is a very strong lawyer and it is great to work with him. He understands the international nature of things and knows all the players quite well. He really is a top practitioner.

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    • Saverio Lembo is probably the most well-known Swiss lawyer in the world.

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  • Andrew Garbarski
    Andrew Garbarski

    Andrew Garbarski

    Andrew Garbarski represents clients in domestic and cross-border internal investigations, and bribery and money laundering cases. He offers particular strength in criminal proceedings pertaining to the financial sector.

    • Andrew Garbarski is an absolute expert in the field. He knows everything about white-collar crime.

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    • I was very happy with the client service provided by Andrew. He suggested innovative solutions.

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    • Andrew Garbarski is a very good and able practitioner.

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    • Andrew Garbarski is an extremely diligent lawyer with a good academic background.

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  • Eric Stupp
    Eric Stupp

    Eric Stupp

    Eric Stupp is co-head of the internal investigations team at Bär & Karrer. He regularly assists with investigations in the financial services industry, including those relating to allegations of market manipulation, financial misconduct, tax evasion and whistle-blowing procedures.

    • Eric brings an exceptional combination of leadership, legal acumen and commercial insight. He is highly responsive, solution-oriented and deeply trusted for matters requiring discretion and judgement.

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    • Eric Stupp is a very seasoned, experienced and smart lawyer. He is a lawyer you can really trust.

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    • Eric Stupp is a very experienced, trustworthy partner who, with his open way of thinking, develops many very good solutions together with the client. He never loses sight of the details and assesses the risks accordingly.

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    • We could not imagine working with a better adviser.

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  • Joel Fischer
    Joel Fischer

    Joel Fischer

    As co-head of the internal investigations practice, Joel Fischer acts on inquests regarding corruption and market manipulation accusations, in addition to sanction-related issues, whistle-blower alerts and financial mismanagement. He offers further assistance with regulatory compliance mandates.

    • Joel Fischer always asks the right questions and is incredibly quick on the uptake. His open and outside-the-box approach is phenomenal and delivers interesting and unusual solutions in the interests of the client.

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    • Joel is always professional, thoughtful, responsive and simply kind. We truly could not have asked for a better advocate.

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    • Joel Fischer is an outstanding lawyer and a rising leader in his field. He is always responsive, thorough and commercially astute. He combines deep technical knowledge with a practical and solution-driven mindset.

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    • Joel Fischer is very intelligent, efficient and value-driven. He is a very trusted adviser who always delivers and remains very connected to his clients' objectives.

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    • Joel has an uncanny ability to unpack problems and develop creative solutions.

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  • Massimo Chiasera
    Massimo Chiasera

    Massimo Chiasera

    Massimo Chiasera is a well-regarded lawyer who displays particular strength assisting private individuals and companies in the financial services sector with internal investigations and criminal proceedings. He is especially noted for his track record in handling suspicions of fraud, data theft, embezzlement and forgery.

    • Massimo Chiasera demonstrates excellent technical expertise and maintains service-oriented, proactive dialogue with the industry and our company.

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    • Massimo Chiasera is a very professional junior partner with good business understanding.

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    • We appreciate his hands-on and pragmatic approach.

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