Law Firm Bergt & Partners Ltd., Liechtenstein office@bergt.law +423 235 40 15
WHITE-COLLAR CRIMINAL LAW | LIECHTENSTEIN · CROSS-BORDER

White-Collar Criminal Law

Bergt Law advises and represents companies, board members, executives, shareholders, investors, private clients and injured parties in white-collar criminal matters, internal investigations and related regulatory proceedings with Liechtenstein and cross-border dimensions.

Our practice focuses on legally precise defence, early risk analysis and coordinated action across criminal, regulatory, compliance and civil-law interfaces. We support clients from the first internal assessment and authority contact through to defence strategy, document management, interviews, asset freezing, cybercrime matters and court representation.

White-collar criminal law at Bergt Law in Liechtenstein
Internal Investigations AML / CFT Asset Freezing Cybercrime Cross-Border Defence
ADVICE & REPRESENTATION

Strategic legal support in sensitive criminal and regulatory matters

White-collar criminal matters often extend far beyond criminal procedure. They can trigger regulatory scrutiny, governance issues, civil liability exposure, asset-freezing measures, cyber-related questions, reputational consequences and immediate operational pressure. We help clients respond in a structured, discreet and strategically coherent manner.

Defence in white-collar criminal matters

Legal advice and defence in investigations and proceedings involving fraud, breach of trust, mismanagement, accounting-related allegations, embezzlement, insolvency-related matters or other economically relevant offences.

Companies, officers & private clients

Legal representation of companies, board members, executives, employees, shareholders and private clients affected by criminal allegations, witness situations or investigative measures.

Internal investigations & fact-finding

Legal support in clarifying internal incidents, preserving documents, structuring interviews and assessing exposure. Where forensic, accounting, cyber or technical work is required, we coordinate qualified independent external specialists.

Dawn raids, interviews & urgent response

Rapid legal support in searches, seizures, interview requests or urgent authority contact, including guidance on communication, document handling and procedural rights.

Regulatory, AML & compliance interfaces

Advice where criminal-law issues overlap with AML/CFT obligations, due diligence, sanctions, internal controls or supervisory proceedings.

Self-disclosures, cooperation & remediation

Assessment of legally appropriate disclosure, cooperation and remediation options to manage criminal, regulatory or governance risk.

Asset tracing, asset freezing & recovery

Legal support concerning asset tracing, freezing orders and other asset-preservation measures, seizure-related issues, release applications and recovery or defence positions.

Cybercrime & digital evidence

Legal support in cybercrime, digital fraud, compromised accounts, data incidents and digital evidence. Technical investigation is coordinated with qualified external IT and cybersecurity specialists where required.

Threats & personal-protection coordination

Legal support where clients face intimidation, serious threats of violence or risks to personal safety. Where protective measures are required, we can coordinate appropriately authorised independent personal-protection and security providers.

Representation of injured parties

Advice and representation for injured parties regarding criminal complaints, participation in proceedings, asset recovery and coordination with civil claims.

CASE STRATEGY

From early assessment to coordinated defence

A sound strategy starts early and considers facts, procedural posture, document and interview risks, regulatory duties, frozen or threatened assets, digital evidence, personal-safety concerns and possible parallel civil or supervisory proceedings.

Early risk assessment

We assess known facts, possible allegations, evidence, exposure of individuals and entities, procedural risks and practical priorities.

Securing facts & documents

We support evidence preservation, document review, data organisation and structured internal fact-finding.

Authority contact & representation

We handle or support communication with prosecutors, criminal courts and other authorities and represent clients in interviews, hearings and court proceedings.

Asset freezing & recovery strategy

We assess freezing, seizure and preservation measures, support release applications and coordinate recovery or defence strategies.

Cyber incidents & digital evidence

We advise on legal aspects of cybercrime and digital evidence and coordinate technical analysis with independent IT-forensic and cybersecurity specialists.

Threat situations & personal safety

Where credible threats arise, we advise on legal options and can coordinate appropriately authorised external personal-protection or security specialists.

Regulatory & civil coordination

We coordinate governance, compliance, contractual, corporate and financial-regulatory interfaces.

Cross-border coordination

Where several jurisdictions are involved, we coordinate Liechtenstein aspects with foreign counsel and manage information flow, timing and parallel proceedings.

WHO WE ADVISE

Clients in complex and sensitive situations

Our practice is designed for cases in which criminal allegations, investigations or urgent protective measures affect commercial, financial, reputational, governance or personal interests.

  • Companies and entrepreneurial groups
  • Board members, directors and officers
  • Managers and employees
  • Shareholders, investors and business partners
  • Private clients and family-office contexts
  • Injured parties seeking protection and recovery
RELATED PRACTICE AREAS

Interfaces that often determine the overall strategy

White-collar criminal law frequently overlaps with financial regulation, corporate governance, civil disputes and compliance. These links lead directly to the practice areas that commonly become relevant in parallel.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on white-collar criminal law

Who does Bergt Law advise and represent in white-collar criminal matters?
Depending on the mandate, we advise and represent companies, board members, executives, employees, shareholders, investors, private clients and injured parties.
Can Bergt Law assist in a search, seizure or urgent authority contact?
Yes. We support clients in dawn raids, interview requests, seizure measures or immediate authority contact and help structure the initial response.
Does Bergt Law handle AML and compliance interfaces?
Yes. We coordinate criminal-law issues with AML/CFT, sanctions, due diligence, governance and internal controls.
Can Bergt Law support internal investigations?
Yes. We provide the legal framework for fact-finding, document review, interview preparation, legal risk analysis and next-step planning. Where forensic accounting, IT forensics, cybersecurity or other specialist work is required, we coordinate qualified independent external specialists.
Can Bergt Law assist with asset freezing and frozen assets?
Yes. We advise on freezing orders, seizure and preservation measures, release applications, asset tracing and recovery-related positions.
Can Bergt Law assist in cybercrime-related matters?
Yes. We advise on cybercrime, digital fraud, compromised accounts, data incidents and digital evidence and coordinate external IT-forensic or cybersecurity specialists where technical analysis is required.
What if a matter involves threats to personal safety?
We advise on the legal response and can coordinate appropriately authorised independent personal-protection or security providers where protective measures are required.
Does Bergt Law represent injured parties?
Yes. We advise and represent injured parties in criminal complaints, participation in proceedings, asset recovery and related civil claims.
Can Bergt Law help in cross-border matters?
Yes. We coordinate Liechtenstein aspects with trusted foreign counsel where allegations, assets, authorities or participants span several jurisdictions.

Sensitive matter. Clear legal strategy.

We provide discreet legal advice and representation in white-collar criminal matters, internal investigations and connected regulatory or civil-law interfaces.

Submit a confidential enquiry

Bergt Law provides legal advice and representation. Where technical forensics, cybersecurity, forensic accounting, personal protection or other specialist services are required, these are provided by appropriately qualified or authorised independent external specialists, whom we can coordinate where appropriate.

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Law Firm Bergt & Partners Ltd.
Buchenweg 6
9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein

Phone

+423 235 40 15

E-Mail

office@bergt.law