White-Collar Crime
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 3
Email address
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+43 1 533 47 95 0About
Provided by DORDA
Sometimes even the most diligent of companies who have acted in good faith can be charged with criminal offences. Fast, efficient, and effective action is imperative. DORDA's national and international network enables a comprehensive and coordinated approach for our clients in cross-border criminal and civil proceedings, allowing even the most complex situations to be resolved.
Our team has extensive experience in defending companies and individuals, conducting internal investigations, and recovering assets. DORDA is a reliable partner if you are drawn into criminal investigations, have been the victim of a criminal act yourself, need support in an internal investigation or want to provide preventive training for employees and managers.
- Advice for companies, individuals, and governments entities on asset forfeiture or recovery and compensation for losses resulting from criminal acts
- Representation of companies and individuals (such as managing directors) in investigations related to embezzlement, corruption, fraud, tax evasion, environmental crimes, and other offences
- Representation before all Austrian prosecution authorities and the European Public Prosecutor's Office
- Advising on legal assistance proceedings involving Austrian judicial and other authorities
- Criminal law compliance advice including the drafting of codes of conduct and the training of employees
- Conducting internal investigations into suspected cases of criminal conduct
Chambers Review
DORDA possesses marked experience in white-collar crime mandates, advising clients on both criminal proceedings and civil claims. The team is particularly well versed in cross-border cases concerning allegations of fraud and corruption. The practice acts for both corporates and high-profile individuals. Its experience also includes handling breach of trust and tax evasion allegations, as well as cases of cybercrime.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers make a huge effort to understand their clients' businesses, which shows in their argumentation in front of court."
"DORDA has a good team structure with all relevant levels of expertise."
"The lawyers make a huge effort to understand their clients' businesses, which shows in their argumentation in front of court."
"DORDA has a good team structure with all relevant levels of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Florian Kremslehner acts for individuals and companies as both plaintiffs and defendants on investigations into allegations of tax evasion, fraud, breach of trust and corruption.
Ranked Lawyers at
DORDA
Austria
Members
Provided by DORDA
Alexander Karl
Elias Schönborn
Head of Department
Georg Jünger
Stephan Steinhofer