White-collar criminal defense

White-collar criminal defense.

In white-collar matters, accounting detail carries as much weight as legal argument. We defend companies and executives—with an international focus and in coordination with their trusted counsel—when an investigation affects their assets, their reputation, and their freedom.

Areas

Money laundering, tax offences, corporate offences, criminal insolvency offences, account seizures and searches at corporate premises, and the criminal dimension of cross-border corporate disputes.

How we work

Technical defense from the investigation stage, with direct communication with the partner in charge. We coordinate with tax advisers and the client’s home firm.

Why Barbancho

Experience with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and major corporations in highly complex proceedings, with native-level English and German and enhanced discretion.

Specialties

  • Money laundering → Defense before the Audiencia Nacional, SEPBLAC, and the UDEF. Art. 301 Criminal Code.
  • Tax offence → Offences against the Public Treasury and tax criminal law.
  • Corporate offences → Breach of trust, misappropriation, and accounting offences.

(24h Emergency)

Index

Frequently asked questions

What is asked first.

When is it advisable to intervene in a white-collar case?

As early as possible: the investigative phase shapes the entire proceedings, and interim measures (accounts, searches) have short deadlines for appeal.

Do you work with my tax advisers and my home firm?

Yes. We act as local criminal defense counsel, integrating the strategy with your advisers and your usual firm.

Do you guarantee discretion?

Yes, with enhanced confidentiality and direct communication with the partner in charge.

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