Criminal Liability of Company Executives: What You Need to Know

Company executives can face not only civil but, under certain conditions, criminal liability for decisions made in the course of their duties.

When Does It Arise?

• Failure to meet tax and social security obligations
• Irregular financial transactions carried out on the company behalf
• Accidents resulting from occupational health and safety violations
• Activities in breach of environmental regulations
• Allegations of fraud and breach of trust

Preventive Measures

The most effective way to reduce an executive criminal exposure is to document decision-making processes and establish internal control mechanisms.

Defense During Investigation

Obtaining legal support at an early stage of an investigation or prosecution is decisive for presenting evidence correctly and building a timely defense strategy.

Our experience in criminal law is not limited to economic crimes, but spans a broad range of criminal cases relevant to company executives.