Practice 07
White-collar defence
Defending managers, owners and employees in pre-trial and trial proceedings — discreetly, and from the very first interview.
The first interview matters.
We defend clients in criminal proceedings concerning economic offences, offences against creditors and the financial and tax systems, and bribery, as well as document offences.
In economic cases the facts are accounting entries, contracts and bank transfers. Our experience in banking, commercial and tax law lets us read those documents the way the expert witness will — and find where the prosecution is wrong.
We work discreetly from the inspection or the first interview — a moment when the defence can change the course of the proceedings.
What we handle
Tax offences
Charges of evading the assessment or payment of taxes and social security contributions; VAT schemes.
Offences against creditors
Charges related to insolvency, concealment of assets and prejudice to creditors.
Financial system
Credit fraud, money laundering, misuse of funds.
Bribery
Defence of persons accused of giving or receiving bribes.
Document offences
Forged and altered documents, documents with false content, false declarations.
Management decisions
Defence of managers and board members accused over transactions harmful to the company.
Pre-trial proceedings
Attendance at interviews, evidentiary requests, challenges to restrictive measures.
Corporate victims
Representing companies harmed by fraud, embezzlement or abuse.
How the defence runs
- 01
Immediate meeting
Before the interview or right after the summons — so you know your rights.
- 02
Documents
We analyse the accounting and banking documents behind the charge.
- 03
Pre-trial defence
Requests, objections and evidence during the pre-trial phase.
- 04
Court
Defence before every criminal instance.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
01I have been summoned as a witness. Do I need a lawyer?
A witness may attend with a lawyer when the answers could affect the witness's own rights and legitimate interests. In economic cases, the line between witness and accused is sometimes thin — advice before the interview is sensible.
02Can I refuse to give a statement?
An accused person has the right not to give explanations, and this cannot be used against them. A witness may refuse to answer questions whose answers would incriminate them or their close relatives.
03Can a tax audit turn into a criminal case?
Yes. When an audit uncovers evidence of a crime, the revenue authority notifies the prosecutor. That is why the defence in an audit must keep the possible criminal consequences in mind.
04Do you keep it confidential that you act for me?
Yes. Professional privilege covers the very fact of the consultation. We work discreetly at every stage.
Related
Related practice areas
Tax law and audits
Tax advice, defence in tax audits and appeals against tax assessments before the courts.
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Litigation and arbitration
Court representation before every court in Bulgaria — including both Supreme Courts — and before competition and consumer authorities and arbitral tribunals.
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Commercial and corporate law
Company formation, reorganisation and liquidation, Commercial Register proceedings and commercial contracts built around your business.
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Consultation
Tell us about your case.
Describe the matter briefly — we will contact you to arrange a meeting. If a deadline is about to expire, call directly.