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Managerial liability and white-collar crime
criminal law / criminal business law / white collar crime / fiscal criminal law / administrative criminal law / fiscal criminal law / disciplinary liability / collective entity liability / detention / temporary custody / arrest / interrogation / search / dawn raid / mismanagement / abuse of trust / detriment to the company / corruption / fraud / company secret / trade secret / unfair competition / financial liability / management board / supervisory board / D&O insurance / CEO / CFO / directors / officers
Expertise
For years, our lawyers have been advising entrepreneurs and members of corporate bodies on matters related to broadly defined managerial liability, both criminal and financial. We protect clients' interests at all stages of proceedings before law enforcement agencies, common courts, administrative authorities and disciplinary bodies.
We support entrepreneurs and business entities in protecting their rights as victims of economic crimes. We train managers and advise them on reducing the risk of criminal and financial liability related to their business activities.
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Defence against charges in public prosecutions and court proceedings
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Support during detention, pre-trial detention and interrogation
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Representation during pre-trial detention proceedings before the prosecutor and the court
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Support during company searches
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Defence of members of the bodies of capital companies against financial liability to the company
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Defence of members of bodies of capital companies against financial liability towards creditors of the company
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Initiation of criminal proceedings on behalf of victims of economic crimes
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Pursuing financial claims in criminal proceedings
Experience
Representation of defendants in criminal proceedings before the court
We defended a member of the supervisory board of a company against charges related to participation in an attempted hostile takeover of a telecommunications company and money laundering.
Suspects' representation before law enforcement authorities
We defended a member of the management board of a debt management company in a multi-threaded and media-driven investigation concerning the infliction of tens of millions zlotys of property damage to the company.
We represented the members of the board of directors of a listed property development company in a media case alleging wrongdoing against the company.
Our team defended an entrepreneur in a media investigation concerning an event agency issuing VAT invoices attesting to the performance of fictitious services with a total value of approximately 50 million zlotys.
Representation before the supervisory authorities in proceedings concerning the imposition of a fine
We defended a member of the management board of a listed company in proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority concerning the company’s failure to fulfil its disclosure obligations concerning preparing periodic reports.
Advising entities harmed by economic crimes
We represented an aggrieved listed company, in criminal proceedings concerning frauds committed to its detriment, where the total amount of harm exceeded several million zlotys.
We acted for an aggrieved listed company in the receivables trading industry in criminal proceedings against a former member of its board of directors concerning fraud committed to the company’s detriment, where the total value of the harm exceeded one million zlotys.
Project leaders
We are practitioners with interdisciplinary experience. Our knowledge of market mechanisms and business realities allows us to provide expert legal assistance and effectively protect our client's interests in matters related to managerial liability.
News
Anti‑SLAPP Act Enters into Force in Poland. Commentary by Attorney Maciej Ślusarek in Dziennik Gazeta Prawna
As of 8 July, Poland’s new anti‑SLAPP Act is in force, introducing specific protective measures for participants in public debate – including journalists, activists and civil society […]
Warsaw Court of Appeal: Meta Platforms may be held liable for disseminating advertisements infringing the rights of Ms. Omena Mensah and Mr. Rafał Brzoska
The Warsaw Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling in the case against Meta Platforms, which we are handling on behalf of Ms. Omena Mensah and […]
Maciej Ślusarek at the “Wyobraź Sobie” Competition – Legal Aspects of Screenplay Protection
As part of “Wyobraź Sobie” competition – an initiative that has long supported young creators in the Polish film industry – Maciej Ślusarek once again led a […]
