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Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schellenberg Wittmer's White-Collar Crime practice is renowned across Switzerland as home to the country's leading litigation partners in the white collar crime legal sector. The firm has extensive experience in the representation of corporations, financial institutions, boards of directors, management and other individuals in connection with government investigations, enforcement actions and white-collar criminal prosecutions by Swiss (cantonal and federal) and foreign authorities.



Schellenberg Wittmer has considerable experience in providing advice and/or court representation for a wide variety of business crime matters and related fields, including:

  • Compliance programmes arising under regulations related to anti-money laundering, insider dealing, market conduct, anti-corruption, etc.
  • Data protection legislation and disclosure requirements
    • Corporate and directors’ criminal liability
    • Criminal liability in insolvency situations
    • Regulatory proceedings
    • International assistance in criminal and regulatory matters (including exchange of tax information)
    • Actions and proceedings to locate, freeze and recover the proceeds of national and cross-border fraud and other financial crime
    • Representation of victims of fraud and other business-related offences in domestic criminal proceedings
    • White-collar crime defence work before Swiss cantonal and federal authorities and courts at all levels


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    What the Team is Known For

    Schellenberg Wittmer boasts an excellent track record representing states and numerous prestigious financial institutions as plaintiffs and defendants in white-collar crime matters. Its areas of particular expertise include cross-border asset tracing and recovery, as well as fraud, money laundering and corruption investigations. The team is additionally equipped to assist prominent corporates subject to investigations governed by numerous criminal authorities across the globe, with further skill in mutual legal assistance proceedings. Schellenberg Wittmer's expertise also extends to tax evasion and corporate misconduct cases.

    Work Highlights

    • Schellenberg Wittmer represented Glencore as Swiss lead counsel in criminal investigations into alleged market manipulation and foreign corruption in various African and South American countries.

    Strengths

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    Schellenberg Wittmer is a one-stop shop. The team wants to understand how we function and work, and is willing to learn and adapt.

    White-Collar Crime respondent
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    Schellenberg Wittmer has a very creative team that is driven to achieve results for its clients. The lawyers are very responsive and efficient.

    White-Collar Crime respondent
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    Schellenberg Wittmer is characterised by its very commercial and practical advice, as well as its high level of responsiveness.

    White-Collar Crime respondent
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    The team is absolutely excellent, with knowledgeable, practical and strategic lawyers. They dig into the records and the facts, but always with the big picture in mind.

    White-Collar Crime respondent
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    The Schellenberg Wittmer team is very efficient, quick and has a practical approach.

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    Notable Practitioners

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    Benjamin Borsodi
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    Benjamin Borsodi
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    Benjamin Borsodi has notable experience assisting with fraud and corruption investigations, including those with cross-border implications. He also assists with money laundering allegations and recovery proceedings.

    Benjamin Borsodi is truly a top lawyer and I recommend him all the time.

    Benjamin Borsodi is the best lawyer in Switzerland.

    Benjamin Borsodi is an extremely well-respected white-collar crime practitioner.

    Benjamin Borsodi is a great professional and a top lawyer in terms of cross-border matters.

    Benjamin is a magnetic person and dynamic lawyer. He delivers the whole package.

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    Peter Burckhardt
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    Peter Burckhardt
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    Peter Burckhardt is a renowned practitioner who represents clients in white-collar crime investigations and cases, including those relating to possible fraud, corruption and market manipulation.

    Peter Burckhardt is an excellent lawyer.

    Peter Burckhardt is one of the more senior and experienced lawyers in corporate WCC cases in Switzerland, so he has handled a number of high-profile matters. He is very strategic and knowledgeable about the type of issues in cross-border cases.

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    Simone Nadelhofer
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    Simone Nadelhofer
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    Simone Nadelhofer is a well-regarded lawyer acting for clients on criminal and commercial proceedings, as well as handling internal investigations related to allegations of fraud and the misappropriation of funds.

    Simone Nadelhofer is my first choice in Switzerland. She has amazing expertise in criminal law and manages to secure results in complex cases within tight timelines.

    Simone combines legal excellence with an in-depth understanding of her clients' businesses. She is superb!

    Simone Nadelhofer is a well-known specialist in white-collar crime.

    Simone Nadelhofer is an excellent lawyer who we highly recommend.

    Simone is always very enthusiastic about the needs of the client. She is very business-minded, pragmatic and exceptionally attentive to details. She has the client's long-term prosperity in mind.

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    Clara Poglia
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    Clara Poglia
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    Clara Poglia advises clients on criminal proceedings, including fraud and money laundering cases. She equally supports private individuals and corporate entities on freezing orders and mutual legal assistance matters.

    Clara Poglia is always available and dedicated. You get responses from her any time and very swiftly, which is appreciated.

    Clara Poglia is a very reputable name in the Swiss market.

    Clara is a very talented lawyer with a bright future.

    Clara Poglia is one of the most clever lawyers I work with.

    Clara Poglia is clearly a very strong practitioner in the area.

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    Benjamin Borsodi
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    Peter Burckhardt
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    Peter Burckhardt
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    Simone Nadelhofer
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    Clara Poglia
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    Members

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    Clara Poglia

    George Ayoub

    Louis Burrus

    Roland Ryser