Lawyers for Criminal Defence and Investigation

Our criminal law lawyers offer the full scope of representation and advisory services. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers accompany our clients even before the initiation of criminal proceedings, safeguard the defence rights of the suspect, and ensure the best possible outcome of the proceedings.

A well-thought-out, farsighted defence strategy is the central element of our criminal defense. Cross-border issues are everyday matters for our lawyers and require in-depth legal advice. Our criminal law lawyers also have extensive experience representing private parties and victims of crime.

Criminal Defence and Investigation

Practice Areas

Representation by Criminal Defence Lawyers

Criminal proceedings are always a serious burden for the suspect. Therefore, we are committed to supporting our clients through every aspect of criminal proceedings. Criminal defence has been a tradition in our firm for decades. Our clients benefit from the profound expertise of our criminal defence lawyers in all criminal law matters and from the international orientation of our firm. We have an excellent network and place great importance on outstanding cooperation with investigative authorities and courts.

In the area of criminal defence, we represent our clients in all phases of the criminal proceedings, from the first police interrogation through the defence in court to any appellate proceedings and beyond the conclusion of the actual criminal proceedings.

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

As part of international cooperation, Liechtenstein authorities are often requested to provide mutual legal assistance in foreign criminal proceedings. Examples of such support include:

obtaining information from banks;
seizing and transmitting (bank) documents;
imposing asset freezes;
questioning witnesses and suspects;
conducting searches (known as “small mutual assistance”);
etc.

Often, mutual legal assistance requests from foreign authorities lead to criminal investigations in Liechtenstein and asset freezes at domestic banks. Such proceedings can be very complex and time-consuming due to international entanglements and the large volume of documents. We represent you before the authorities, advocate for the protection of your interests, and safeguard your rights. In cross-border investigations, we collaborate with renowned international law firms to ensure effective defence.

Economic Crime

Proceedings in economic criminal law are usually very complex and require a well-thought-out and substantiated defence strategy. The earlier a criminal defence lawyer is involved to protect and defend your rights, the better. Besides defending private individuals and legal entities, we also provide pre-emptive legal advice for your company and advise you in connection with internal investigations.