White Collar Offences

White collar crimes and offences under special criminal statues by their very nature need a more careful approach, comprehensive strategies, responsiveness, seamless coordination, and innovative, cost-effective advocacy. The liability that follows these actions can be incredibly costly for corporate and individual clients, and navigating these multifaceted matters requires dynamic, authoritative and sophisticated counsel. Consider for e.g. an offence of money laundering- a conviction for which can mean a considerable period of imprisonment along with the freezing of assets.

White collar crimes and offences under special criminal statues by their very nature need a more careful approach, comprehensive strategies, responsiveness, seamless coordination, and innovative, cost-effective advocacy. The liability that follows these actions can be incredibly costly for corporate and individual clients, and navigating these multifaceted matters requires dynamic, authoritative and sophisticated counsel. Consider for e.g. an offence of money laundering- a conviction for which can mean a considerable period of imprisonment along with the freezing of assets.

The Act recognizing this, grants immunity to commercial organizations which have 'adequate procedures' in place. Even in the absence of guidelines prescribed by the government, it is imperative that commercial organizations introduce compliance programs, manuals and guidance notes to ensure that employees and consultants are adequately educated about obligations under the Act, as done in other developed jurisdictions. Failure to do so might exacerbate liabilities under the Act.

External relationships with consulting professional play an important role in such high stake litigation and my offices has relationships with forensic experts, chartered accountants and prominent senior advocates and ex judges who can be reached out on priority.