Sydney Corporate Crime Lawyers
Armstrong Legal’s Sydney corporate crime lawyers regularly advise clients on matters involving corporate crime, most commonly those involving government agencies such as ASIC or the ATO. Our Sydney corporate crime lawyers have extensive experience defending clients across Sydney and securing the best possible outcome for a variety of corporate offences. Our lawyers deal with all
Armstrong Legal’s Sydney corporate crime lawyers regularly advise clients on matters involving corporate crime, most commonly those involving government agencies such as ASIC or the ATO.
Our Sydney corporate crime lawyers have extensive experience defending clients across Sydney and securing the best possible outcome for a variety of corporate offences. Our lawyers deal with all types of corporate crime, from the lower end of the spectrum through to the most serious matters that can attract lengthy periods of imprisonment.
What Is Corporate Crime?
Corporate crimes are offences committed by a person who has a position of authority within a company, business entity or individual acting on behalf of a business, or by the business itself. They can be committed by corporations as well as natural persons (individuals).
A company often commits corporate crime to deceive future or current investors, members of the public or other individuals, creditors or business rivals. Most corporate crime is non-violent and carried to gain a financial advantage. It may include corporate fraud (after February 2010), corporate fraud (before February 2010), insider trading, tax fraud and environmental offences.
If you or your corporation is being investigated on suspicion of committing a corporate crime, contact one of our Sydney corporate crime lawyers who can analyse your case and develop a strategy.
Corporate Offences in Sydney
There are many corporate offences but they fall in into a few broad categories.ASIC Offences
ASIC has the power to investigate any business they suspect has breached The Corporations Act or the Australian Securities and Investment Act. Offences covered under these acts include:- Carrying on Financial Services Business Without a Licence
- Director Omitting Certain Entries
- Directors Cheating or Defrauding
- Directors Publishing False Statements
- Dishonest Use of Position
- Falsification of Books
- Manage Corporation Whilst Disqualified
- Insider Trading
Sydney Bankruptcy Offences
Under the Bankruptcy Act, it is an offence to:- Make false statements to the trustee
- Obtain credit without disclosing bankruptcy
- Obtain property by fraud as a bankrupt