Commercial Offences
Defence and representation of legal entities and responsible persons in proceedings concerning commercial offences.
Liability for commercial offences may simultaneously apply to both the legal entity and its responsible person, with significant financial and reputational consequences.
We provide legal support during inspections, the initiation of proceedings, the presentation of evidence, and decision-making before the competent court.
Commercial offence proceedings usually follow inspections, tax audits or other controls. A quick analysis of the documents and a well-prepared defence can significantly affect the penalty and the company's reputation.
Areas of Practice
- Defence of legal entities
- Defence of responsible persons
- Analysis of business documentation
- Proceedings before commercial courts
- Tax-related commercial offences
- Accounting-related commercial offences
- Appeals and other legal remedies
How We Help
We analyse inspection reports, business books and internal documents and establish whether the elements of a commercial offence are met and whether liability can be excluded or reduced.
We represent the company and responsible persons before the commercial court, prepare the defence, propose evidence and file legal remedies. We also advise on measures that prevent the same irregularities from recurring.
How We Work Together
- Review of the inspection – we analyse the findings and the authority's documents.
- Defence strategy – together with you, we establish the facts and arguments.
- Court proceedings – we represent the company and the responsible person.
- Prevention – we propose changes to internal procedures.
Good to Know
Both the company and the responsible person in it can be liable for the same commercial offence, and protective measures may be imposed in addition to a fine. A consistent defence of both from the start of the proceedings is therefore especially important.
A good internal procedure is the cheapest defence.