White Collar Crime & Investigations

Our practice covers anti-bribery, money laundering, asset tracing, banking frauds, cyber frauds (including phishing, identity thefts, and deep-fake matters), ESG violations, cryptocurrencies related proceedings and sanctions matters. We have seen a stark increase domestically in whistleblower actions, internal investigations involving siphoning of funds, internal investigations, compliance programmes, employee training and dawn raid preparedness – providing clients with an end-to-end solution. In addition to the above, the Firm has a niche securities market investigation practice where it also represents various stock exchanges, intermediaries, investors and companies in matters pertaining to Insider Trading and Securities Market Fraud and other Unfair Trade Practices in the securities marked in India.

We regularly advise in matters pertaining to investigations by the Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, Serious Fraud Investigations Office, Financial Intelligence Unit, Economic Offence Wing, cyber cells of police, Goods and Service Tax Investigations including DGGI proceedings, Tax Investigations, Securities Exchange Board of India, insider trading, NFRA, local police stations across the country and other law enforcement agencies.  Owing to robust network of leading foreign law firms, the team is frequently mandated on cross border investigations, enforcement, and compliance matters.

The Firm has in house trial advocacy capabilities which are highly sought after, especially in Prevention of Money Laundering Act trials and proceedings and banking fraud cases being investigated by Central Bureau of Investigation. Our in-house litigation capabilities set us apart, enabling us to seamlessly manage trials, appeals, witness summons and internal inquiries with the highest level of competence. With a 114 year old history, a pan-India presence across 7 cities, an office in Singapore, the Firm has widespread national coverage and handles matters across states, forums, departments etc.