About

Provided by Kinstellar

We have the leading Compliance, Risk and Sensitive Investigations practice in Emerging Europe and Central Asia. Our strengths include a multi-jurisdictional approach, deep knowledge of the region’s anti-corruption laws and culture, familiarity with regional enforcement trends, and proficiency in dealing with local authorities.
We have experience in crisis management and communications and expert knowledge in matters of legal privilege, data protection, employee privacy, document retention, security, and corporate and director liability. 

Our practice is multi-disciplinary and includes:

Compliance and strategic risk management

Investigations and enforcement proceedings

White-collar defence

We defend domestic and international companies (as well as individuals) at all stages of criminal proceedings, including investigations and cross-border actions. Our white-collar defence team – which is led by a former senior public prosecutor – can assist in cases concerning:

  • public and private corruption​financial fraud, securities fraud, insider trading
  • anti-trust violations
  • money laundering, embezzlement
  • bankruptcy fraud, insurance fraud, tax evasion
  • theft of trade secrets, economic espionage
  • environmental law violations



Chambers Review

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Compliance - Czech Republic
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Kinstellar offers a strong compliance team with significant experience advising both domestic and international clients from sectors including pharmaceutical, financial services and energy. The law firm advises clients on investigations, regulatory advice and matters related to fraudulent activity. Kinstellar is additionally well equipped to handle the assessment of potential criminal law aspects. It also provides compliance training and support with the implementation of compliance programmes.

Notable practitioners

Department head Lukáš Ševčík is a key client contact at the firm.

Strengths

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