White-Collar Crime – Your defense against economic-related criminal charges
As an experienced law firm for white-collar criminal law, we represent companies, executives, and private individuals in all areas of economic crime nationwide. Whether it involves fraud, subsidy fraud, breach of trust, insolvency offenses, or tax evasion, our experienced criminal defense lawyers stand by your side in all phases of the investigation and criminal proceedings. With a clear strategy, economic understanding, and full commitment, we advocate for your interests – whether in person on-site in Göttingen, Kassel, and Hanover or flexibly via video conference.
What is White-Collar Criminal Law?
White-collar criminal law includes all criminal offenses related to economic activities. Typical allegations include, among others:
| Offense | Typical Section / Law | Examples of affected groups |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | § 263 StGB | Managing directors, traders |
| Subsidy fraud | § 264 StGB | Entrepreneurs, SMEs |
| Tax evasion | § 370 AO | Self-employed individuals, consultants |
| Breach of trust | § 266 StGB | Board members, CFOs |
| Delay in filing for insolvency | § 15a InsO | GmbH managing directors |
| Money laundering | § 261 StGB | Crypto/finance actors |
These proceedings are often complex, long-lasting, and associated with far-reaching consequences for entrepreneurs, managing directors, board members, or freelancers.
White-collar criminal law: risks you should know
Criminal proceedings in white-collar crime are more than just a legal dispute – they can jeopardize your entire professional and economic existence:
- Imprisonment: In particularly serious cases, there is a risk of a prison sentence that can no longer be suspended on probation.
- Asset recovery: The state can seize assets if they are related to a criminal offense – often more extensively than those affected initially suspect.
- Reputational damage: Negative press, entry in the Central Trade Register, or the corruption register can have long-lasting consequences.
- Professional consequences: For managing directors, tax consultants, doctors, lawyers, and other professional groups, even an investigation can lead to problems with licensing or professional chambers.
- Exclusion from public tenders: For companies in particular, the risk of business exclusions is life-threatening.
Fast, discreet, and professionally sound defense is therefore the key to damage control.
Why You Need Specialized Criminal Defense Now
Proceedings in white-collar criminal law differ fundamentally from classic criminal trials. They require:
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- a deep understanding of corporate processes, balance sheets, and accounting
- confident handling of extensive investigation files
- tactical sensitivity in negotiations with tax authorities, public prosecutors, or tax investigators
- protection of your professional existence and reputation
Early contact with criminal defense can be decisive. Often, the course can be set during the investigation phase – early access to files is essential to guide the process through timely statements. This can also prevent public escalations. This necessity is particularly high in high-profile cases.
What We Do for You – Your Individual Defense Strategy
We develop a tailor-made defense strategy for every case. In doing so, we not only examine the factual and legal situation but also focus on achieving the lowest possible sentence for your case. Depending on the case, we strive for:
Special attention is paid to avoiding collateral consequences, such as:
Typical cases in white-collar criminal law
In addition to classic white-collar offenses, typical scenarios frequently arise in practice where our clients are specifically affected. The following overview shows typical contexts and problem areas in which we regularly advise and defend:
- Subsidy and grant fraud
- Balance sheet and accounting offenses
- Tax criminal law violations with an economic context
- Capital market offenses
- Offenses related to crypto assets
- Breach of trust and property offenses in companies
- Violations in insolvency law or economic administrative law
Typical clients in white-collar criminal law
We represent:
- Managing directors and board members
- Entrepreneurs and shareholders
- Tax consultants and auditors
- Freelancers
- Medium-sized companies
- Founders with a focus on crypto or online business
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from our clients regarding white-collar criminal defense (FAQ)
Immediately, if you are being investigated – or even if there are internal indications of irregularities. An early legal assessment can prevent unnecessary risks.
Do not make any statements. Contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. We also advise you in urgent cases.
Compliance consulting, internal investigations, tax audits, and voluntary disclosure are means of prevention – we advise you discreetly and precisely.
Why Choose Us? – Your specialist law firm for commercial criminal law
Your contact for white-collar criminal law in Göttingen and throughout Germany
Our law firm has been specialized in criminal and tax law for years. We defend you discreetly, competently, and with a strategic view – from the first suspicion to the main trial or a settlement agreement.