Economic Crime Lawyers
ECONOMIC CRIMINAL DEFENCE WITH EXPERT LAWYERS
We protect your rights and assets against any accusation or matter related to potential economic or financial crime with the best team of criminal lawyers in Lanzarote and nationwide.
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Economic crimes we can assist you with
Economic crimes can lead to severe penalties, criminal liability, and irreversible consequences in both personal and business contexts. Our team of criminal lawyers specialises in the defence against accusations of economic crimes, ensuring a strategy tailored to each case.
Below, we outline the main offences for which we provide legal advice and defence:
Offences against the Tax Authorities and Social Security
- Tax fraud and tax evasion Avoiding tax payments through false declarations, income concealment or accounting manipulation is a serious offence that can result in prison sentences, heavy fines, and disqualification from holding public office. We defend both companies and individuals in inspection procedures, accusations of tax fraud, and fiscal offences.
- Money laundering: This offence involves concealing or integrating illicitly obtained funds into the financial system. Spanish and European regulations are particularly strict in these cases, and the involvement of an individual or company in a suspicious transaction can lead to serious penalties. Our team designs defence strategies based on transparency and proper justification of funds.
- Criminal liability of legal entities: Companies can be held criminally liable if it is proven that they facilitated or tolerated the commission of an economic offence. Such accusations can result in multi-million-euro fines, closure of the company, or disqualification of executives. We have experience in corporate defence and regulatory compliance.
Corporate Offences and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Fraud: This offence occurs when a person who has received goods or money for a specific purpose uses them for their own benefit, causing harm to third parties. It is common in business and corporate contexts and can result in serious criminal penalties. We thoroughly analyse each case to offer the best defence strategy.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: When a company director carries out actions that harm the company or its shareholders, this constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty. This includes misappropriation of funds, fraudulent decisions, or negligent management. Our defence focuses on demonstrating the absence of criminal intent or the legitimate justification behind business decisions.
- Imposition of abusive resolutions: The imposition of abusive resolutions within a company for personal gain or to benefit third parties, to the detriment of minority shareholders or the company as a whole, may constitute a criminal offence. We advise our clients on how to challenge unfair agreements or defend themselves against unfounded accusations.
Fraud and Corporate Crime Offences:
- Fraud: Fraud occurs when, through deception, an illicit financial gain is obtained at the expense of another person or entity. In the business sphere, this may arise in contracts, investments, or transactions. Our defence focuses on proving the absence of deception or the lack of actual harm.
- Handling stolen goods and money laundering: Acquiring, possessing or using assets knowing they originate from a crime is considered handling stolen goods and may lead to prison sentences. Our firm provides defence in such cases, demonstrating lack of knowledge about the illicit origin of the assets.
- Asset concealment: This occurs when a person hides or transfers their assets to avoid their seizure in a judicial or administrative proceeding. The key to the defence in such cases is to demonstrate that the transactions carried out had a legitimate purpose and not a fraudulent intent.
Corruption and Influence Peddling Offences:
- Bribery and business corruption: Bribery involves offering or accepting bribes in exchange for improper favours, whether in the public or private sector. These offences are prosecuted with severity and can result in prison sentences, disqualification, and substantial fines. We analyse each case to establish an effective defence based on the legality of the transactions.
- Influence peddling offence: When a person uses their position or contacts to gain unlawful advantages for themselves or others, they commit the offence of influence peddling. It is a crime with serious criminal consequences, and our defence focuses on challenging the evidence of the alleged improper influence.
- Abuse of power in the business sphere: Abuse of power occurs when an executive or director uses their position for personal gain, causing harm to the company or third parties. Our legal strategy focuses on proving that the decisions made were justified and not arbitrary.
An accusation of an economic crime can affect a person’s reputation, financial stability, and even their professional future.
Our Approach to Economic Crime Defence
At our firm, we adopt a comprehensive and thorough approach based on three fundamental pillars required in any criminal matter:
Personalised analysis of each criminal case
✔ We examine the origin of the case and its legal implications.
✔ We identify procedural errors or lack of evidence in the accusation.
✔ We assess options to minimise risks and consequences.
Tailored legal defence strategies
✔ Negotiation with the opposing party to avoid going to trial.
✔ Active defence in court to dismantle the accusation.
✔ Preventive measures to avoid unnecessary penalties.
Collaboration with other areas of Law
✔ We coordinate strategies with specialists in commercial and tax law.
✔ We assess the financial and legal impact of each action.
✔ We provide a comprehensive perspective for better decision-making.
Our Criminal Law Lawyers Throughout Spain
At SUMMUM Lanzarote Lawyers, our legal advice in Economic Criminal Law is offered nationwide.
We can assist you in various locations across different parts of Spain.
In the Canary Islands, in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
C. Las Maretas, 4, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00
In Vitoria - SUMMUM Abogados Vitoria
Florida Kalea, 01005 Gasteiz, Araba
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from <b>9:00 to 14:00</b>
In Madrid - SUMMUM Abogados
C. de Tomás Borrás, 3, 6 A, escalera derecha, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00
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