Frequently Asked Questions

The term commonly describes financial, commercial or regulatory criminal matters arising in a business setting. The legal classification of conduct depends on the applicable legislation and specific facts.

Read full answer: What is white-collar crime in a business context?

Yes. Its published practice includes money-laundering matters, cheque disputes, fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, tax-related criminal issues and privacy or confidentiality matters.

Read full answer: Does FALC handle white-collar and criminal matters?

Potentially. Some factual circumstances can create both civil or commercial issues and criminal allegations. The two aspects should be analysed separately under the applicable law and procedure.

Read full answer: Can a commercial dispute also lead to criminal proceedings?

The firm's published white-collar practice includes representation in investigations and proceedings before competent authorities, including the Public Prosecution.

Read full answer: Does FALC represent clients before the Public Prosecution?

The response should be determined carefully based on the facts. Preserving evidence, controlling access to relevant records and obtaining legal advice before making significant accusations or procedural decisions can be important.

Read full answer: What should a company do when it becomes aware of suspected fraud?

Yes. Depending on the allegation, contracts, accounting material, correspondence, approvals, payment information and other records may become relevant. Document handling should be managed carefully and lawfully.

Read full answer: Can internal company documents become relevant to a criminal investigation?

Investigations can involve procedural requirements, document requests, interviews, deadlines, disclosure issues and potential civil, regulatory or criminal consequences. Case-specific legal advice helps the organisation understand its obligations and options.

Read full answer: Why should businesses obtain legal advice during a regulatory investigation?

They can, depending on the facts and applicable law. FALC's published dispute experience includes cheque-related matters involving both criminal proceedings and financial claims.

Read full answer: Can cheque disputes have both commercial and criminal aspects?

No legal outcome should be treated as guaranteed. Results depend on the evidence, law, procedure, tribunal or court, counterparties and the particular circumstances of the matter.

Read full answer: Does FALC guarantee an outcome in litigation, arbitration or regulatory proceedings?

The initial step is to contact the firm with sufficient non-confidential information to identify the proposed matter and parties. FALC states that it performs a conflicts check before engagement; the lawyer-client relationship begins only after conflicts clearance, written engagement terms and confirmation that the firm can act.

Read full answer: How can a business instruct FALC on a new legal matter?