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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

White-Collar Crime

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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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

    Chambers Review

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    White-Collar Crime - Switzerland

    Band 1

    Band 1


    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

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    • 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 respondentEurope
    • 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 respondentEurope
    • Schellenberg Wittmer is characterised by its very commercial and practical advice, as well as its high level of responsiveness.

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

      White-Collar Crime respondentEurope

    Notable Practitioners

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    • Band 1Benjamin Borsodi
      Band 1Benjamin Borsodi

      Benjamin Borsodi

      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.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Benjamin Borsodi is the best lawyer in Switzerland.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Benjamin Borsodi is an extremely well-respected white-collar crime practitioner.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Benjamin Borsodi is a great professional and a top lawyer in terms of cross-border matters.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Benjamin is a magnetic person and dynamic lawyer. He delivers the whole package.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
    • Band 1Peter Burckhardt
      Band 1Peter Burckhardt

      Peter Burckhardt

      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.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • 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.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
    • Band 2Simone Nadelhofer
      Band 2Simone Nadelhofer

      Simone Nadelhofer

      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.

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

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Simone Nadelhofer is a well-known specialist in white-collar crime.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Simone Nadelhofer is an excellent lawyer who we highly recommend.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • 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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    • Band 3Clara Poglia
      Band 3Clara Poglia

      Clara Poglia

      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.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Clara Poglia is a very reputable name in the Swiss market.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Clara is a very talented lawyer with a bright future.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Clara Poglia is one of the most clever lawyers I work with.

        White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
      • Clara Poglia is clearly a very strong practitioner in the area.

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