White-Collar Crimes & Investigations

Overview

Saraf and Partners regularly advises clients on various aspects of economic offences and criminal mandates before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Courts across India, Trial Courts and Tribunals as well as on compliance and internal investigations. We are actively involved in complex investigation proceedings with authorities and regulatory bodies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Registrar of Companies and have also acted on investigations monitored by the Hon’ble Supreme Court and the subsequent trial process.

We have advised several corporations in various sectors including aerospace, defense, alcohol, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and IT in preventive measures such as drafting and implementation of anti-corruption compliance policies and trainings as well as responding to situations, including advising on external investigations by agencies and conducting defense in trial proceedings.

We have also acted as independent external counsel for our foreign clients in relation to allegations against Indian subsidiaries which includes charges such as commercial bribery, public corruption policy violations, misconduct, workplace harassment and contravention of penal statutes.

We understand the complexity, sensitivity, confidentiality and legal nuances involved in defending white-collar crime cases. We offer a range of services including evaluating evidence, engaging with agencies and working to build a strong defense on the client’s behalf.