Criminal Law Attorney – Criminal Proceedings, Economic Criminal Law and International Criminal Assistance

Benefit from the expertise of our criminal law attorneys at the Legal XII law firm in Switzerland. From national and international criminal law to criminal proceedings or international criminal assistance, we accompany you for a strategic and effective defense.

Your criminal law defense in Zurich and Switzerland.

Facing criminal proceedings is a complex and stressful ordeal, whether for individuals or companies. Our criminal law attorneys intervene at every stage to ensure a rigorous defense.

Assistance in Swiss Criminal Proceedings

Our criminal law attorneys offer comprehensive support in Swiss criminal proceedings, whether for investigations, indictments, or representation before the courts. Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of the Swiss judicial system, we ensure a strategy adapted to each situation.

Expertise in Economic Criminal Law

Economic criminal law covers complex offenses such as money laundering, tax fraud, or breach of trust. We advise and represent companies and their executives involved in these types of proceedings, with a mastery of the underlying economic and financial issues.

International Criminal Assistance

In a globalized context, criminal cases may involve multiple jurisdictions. Our attorneys intervene in international criminal assistance cases to defend your interests against Swiss and foreign authorities.

Support from Our Criminal Law Attorneys

Our firm specializes in the field of criminal law and is, therefore, perfectly able to assist you in numerous areas of expertise and for many procedures

Service

Description

Advantage

Representation in Criminal Proceedings

Assistance and defense throughout investigations, hearings, and court appearances before Swiss tribunals.

Benefit from local expertise and a strategy tailored to your situation for optimal defense.

Assistance in Case of Arrest or Detention

Rapid intervention in case of custody or imprisonment to protect your fundamental rights.

Respond effectively from the critical first hours thanks to immediate assistance.

Management of Criminal Charges

Analysis of charges against you, identification of weaknesses in the case, and implementation of a structured defense.

Maximize your chances of charge reduction or dismissal thanks to thorough expertise

Defense in Cases of Fraud or Money Laundering

Legal assistance for companies or individuals accused of complex financial crimes.

Benefit from expertise that combines criminal law and taxation for a comprehensive approach

Management of Litigation Related to Breach of Trust

Defense of parties accused of breach of trust in a commercial or private context.

Reduce financial and legal risks through targeted and strategic intervention.

Compliance Advice to Avoid Economic Offenses

Implementation of internal measures to prevent risks of economic offenses.

Protect your company against legal sanctions and reputational damage.

Defense in Cross-Border Cases

Representation in criminal cases involving multiple jurisdictions or extradition requests.

Protect your rights against international authorities thanks to knowledge of transnational legal frameworks.

Management of Criminal Assistance Requests

Assistance in managing mutual legal assistance requests between Switzerland and other states.

Minimize legal and commercial impacts through effective coordination with different jurisdictions.

Support for Companies in International Investigations

Representation of companies or executives in international investigations for economic offenses.

Benefit from solid legal support in complex procedures involving multiple countries.

Areas of Expertise and Procedures

Our firm specializes in criminal law and is therefore perfectly equipped to assist you in numerous areas of expertise and for many procedures

Expertise in Criminal Law

The areas of expertise of our firm Legal XII Tables Avocats cover all aspects of criminal law, such as:

  • Drug Law
  • Victims of Crime Rights (LAVI)
  • Road Traffic Law
  • Economic Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Administrative Criminal Law
  • Offenses Against Property
  • Offenses Against Physical Integrity
  • Offenses Against Sexual Integrity
  • Offenses Against Honor
  • Cybercrime
  • International Judicial/Criminal Assistance (arrest for extradition, seizure of foreign bank accounts, search of premises, seizure of documents, …)

Other Criminal Procedures

We assist both defendants and plaintiffs, civil parties or victims. We can notably assist you in the following procedures:

  • Development of a defense strategy and assistance during investigation and proceedings
  • In cases of mandatory defense, the accused can choose one of our lawyers, or they are appointed ex officio by the Procedural Management
  • Drafting of complaints, civil conclusions, appeals
  • Negotiations with plaintiffs, their insurance companies, civil parties

In the context of a criminal investigation, our firm Legal XII Tables Avocats assists you before the police, the public prosecutor’s office (prosecutor) or the courts.

We define your defense strategy with you in case of indictment or action as a plaintiff party.

Support in Business Criminal Law

Multidisciplinary, our firm assists numerous Swiss companies in their criminal law matters

Types of Companies in Business Criminal Law

We specialize in business criminal law and have rich and varied experience that meets the diversity and demands of our clientele

  • Industrial and Service Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Real Estate Actors
  • Company Executives
  • Investors and Shareholders

Types of Companies in Business Criminal Law

Our expertise in business criminal law includes the following areas:

  • Economic Criminal Law
  • Banking and Financial Law
  • FINMA Procedures
  • Administrative Criminal Law
  • Offenses Against Property
  • Money Laundering
  • Asset Seizure and Confiscation
  • Corruption and Acceptance of Advantages
  • Internal Investigations
  • Insider Trading
  • Unfair Competition

We also assist our clients in the introduction and implementation of compliance processes, particularly in the area of corruption and money laundering prevention.

If our clients are victims of criminal acts, we also develop the necessary civil law strategies to protect their assets and enforce execution measures.

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Law in Switzerland

What to Do in Case of Custody in Switzerland?
  • Stay Calm: Keep your composure and don’t panic.
  • Restricted Right to Information: You have the right to know why you are arrested and to request information about the charges against you.
  • Right to a Lawyer: You have the right to be assisted by a lawyer. It is advisable to request a lawyer before answering questions.
  • Interpreter: You have the right to an interpreter if you do not master the official language of the canton where you are.
  • Do not self-incriminate: You are not obligated to answer questions that could incriminate you.
  • Custody conditions: Ensure that your detention conditions respect your rights, particularly regarding treatment and communication.
  • Inform a relative: If possible, let a relative know that you are in police custody.


It is important to know your rights and to ensure they are respected
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