When do you require a white-collar crime attorney?
White-collar crime typically manifests through tax, administrative, or regulatory audits, which subsequently transition into criminal proceedings. These cases are highly complex both procedurally and substantively, requiring an in-depth understanding of the client's industry and the ability to process vast quantities of documentation. From the outset, an experienced defense counsel can guide the strategy to ensure consistency across all parallel proceedings, safeguarding not only the client but also the corporation and its reputation.
When do you require a white-collar crime attorney?
White-collar crime typically manifests through tax, administrative, or regulatory audits, which subsequently transition into criminal proceedings. These cases are highly complex both procedurally and substantively, requiring an in-depth understanding of the client's industry and the ability to process vast quantities of documentation. From the outset, an experienced defense counsel can guide the strategy to ensure consistency across all parallel proceedings, safeguarding not only the client but also the corporation and its reputation.
When do you require a white-collar crime attorney?
White-collar crime typically manifests through tax, administrative, or regulatory audits, which subsequently transition into criminal proceedings. These cases are highly complex both procedurally and substantively, requiring an in-depth understanding of the client's industry and the ability to process vast quantities of documentation. From the outset, an experienced defense counsel can guide the strategy to ensure consistency across all parallel proceedings, safeguarding not only the client but also the corporation and its reputation.
When do you need
a white-collar defense attorney?
White-collar crime typically manifests through a tax, administrative, or regulatory audit, which subsequently escalates into criminal proceedings. These are procedurally and substantively complex cases that require a thorough understanding of the client's industry and the ability to work with a large volume of documentation.
From the very outset, an experienced defense counsel can guide the strategy so that it remains consistent across all parallel proceedings, protecting not only the client but also the business entity and its reputation.
Typical scenarios we address
Reduction of a Fee, Tax, and Similar Mandatory Payment
Reduction of a Fee, Tax, and Similar Mandatory Payment
Additional tax assessment transitioning into criminal proceedings
Subsidy and Subvention Fraud
Subsidy and Subvention Fraud
Incorrect billing, misappropriation of funds, untrue information
Subsidy Fraud
Breach of duty and embezzlement in the administration of foreign property
Breach of duty and embezzlement in the administration of foreign property
Liability of the director, manager, and accountant
Corruption offenses
Corruption offenses
Bribery, indirect bribery, and the manipulation of public tenders
Money Laundering
Money Laundering
Integration with AML operations and regulatory compliance
Competition Law
Competition Law
Misuse of information in business relations, insider dealing, and bid rigging
Who our services
are for
Managing Directors and Board Members
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making
Managing Directors and Board Members
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making
Executives in exposed positions
Finance, Procurement, Commerce, Compliance
Executives in exposed positions
Finance, Procurement, Commerce, Compliance
Corporations under the regime of criminal liability of legal entities
Defense of a corporation concurrently with an individual
Corporations under the regime of criminal liability of legal entities
Defense of a corporation concurrently with an individual
Entrepreneurs in regulated sectors
Finance, construction, healthcare, IT, energy sector Family reunification, residence of children, residence of spouses and partners
Entrepreneurs in regulated sectors
Finance, construction, healthcare, IT, energy sector Family reunification, residence of children, residence of spouses and partners
Entrepreneurs in regulated sectors
Finance, construction, healthcare, IT, and energy
Officials and public administration personnel, as well as students
Accusations of corruption, abuse of power
Officials and public administration personnel, as well as students
Accusations of corruption, abuse of power
Officials and Public Administration Authorities
Accusations of corruption, abuse of power
Injury
Assertion of claims in adhesion proceedings, criminal complaints
Injury
Assertion of claims in adhesion proceedings, criminal complaints
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
Analysis of available information, setting of priorities, and definition of deadlines.
2
Analysis of the File and Evidence
In the case of already initiated proceedings; for preventive matters, a risk analysis.
3
Procedural Strategy
Integration of criminal defense with parallel proceedings.
4
Legal representation in proceedings
Representation in all legal proceedings, proposals of evidence, and legal remedies.
5
Subsequent Steps
Plea agreement, termination of proceedings, acquittal, conditional suspension of prosecution.
Our Services
For tax penalty and criminal cases, we unify the procedure across tax, administrative, and regulatory proceedings. For regulated entities, we effectively coordinate communication with the Czech National Bank, the Financial Analytical Office, and other authorities to ensure a consistent strategy across all parallel processes.
For tax penalty and criminal cases, we unify the procedure across tax, administrative, and regulatory proceedings. For regulated entities, we effectively coordinate communication with the Czech National Bank, the Financial Analytical Office, and other authorities to ensure a consistent strategy across all parallel processes.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
Analysis of available information, setting of priorities, and definition of deadlines.
3
Procedural Strategy
Integration of criminal defense with parallel proceedings.
5
Subsequent Steps
Plea agreement, termination of proceedings, acquittal, conditional suspension of prosecution.
2
Analysis of the case file
and evidence
In the case of already initiated proceedings; for preventive matters, a risk analysis.
4
Legal representation in proceedings
Representation in all legal proceedings, proposals of evidence, and legal remedies.
Examples of Our Work
Tax criminality
Representation of the accused in an alleged tax evasion case. Based on our procedural defense and challenging of the evidence, the criminal prosecution was terminated due to a lack of evidence. The client was fully exonerated without the need for the matter to be heard in a main trial.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He specializes in the intersection of financial, commercial, and criminal law. He leads cases that intertwine tax, regulatory, and criminal agendas. His academic work at the Faculty of Law of Charles University enables him to utilize methodologies that are cited by courts in reasoned decisions.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He specializes in the intersection of financial, commercial, and criminal law. He leads cases that intertwine tax, regulatory, and criminal agendas. His academic work at the Faculty of Law of Charles University enables him to utilize methodologies that are cited by courts in reasoned decisions.
Martin Prachař, Esq.
Attorney-at-law
Specialist in criminal law. He focuses on resolving complex disputes and defending clients from Czech, Slovak, and international companies.
Martin Prachař, Esq.
Attorney-at-law
Specialist in criminal law. He focuses on resolving complex disputes and defending clients from Czech, Slovak, and international companies.
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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