We provide seamless, strategically focused defense strategies at every stage of enforcement action,
from initial police investigations through prosecution to court proceedings.
Early engagement at the police investigation stage can be decisive to the outcome of a matter. We act on a wide range of criminal matters, from traditional offences such as assault and fraud to sophisticated white collar crimes, including corporate embezzlement and breach of fiduciary duty, capital markets violations and industrial technology leakage. Leveraging deep, first-hand insight into the approach and priorities of investigative authorities, we assess cases from the authorities’ perspective and engage proactively from the earliest stages – including pre-indictment inquiries – to secure outstanding results for clients, including decisions not to refer cases for prosecution.
From the moment an investigation is initiated, we deliver hands-on, end-to-end defense, including attendance at interviews, submission of written statements and strategic evidence gathering. We anticipate investigators’ lines of questioning and the direction of the investigation, enabling us to formulate and execute proactive defense strategies at the earliest stage to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Shin, Hwang, Yeo & Lee's criminal defense practice is highly specialised in white collar crime arising in the course of corporate operations, including embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, tax evasion and competition law violations. We combine rigorous analysis of accounting and financial records with a strategic, commercially focused approach to minimise legal risk and safeguard business continuity. Leveraging deep expertise at the intersection of law, finance and investigation, we proactively identify exposure, develop robust defense strategies and protect our clients’ businesses when it matters most.
We advise on a wide range of financial and high-tech crime matters, including capital markets violations such as stock price manipulation and insider trading, as well as rapidly evolving cybercrimes such as phishing schemes and cryptocurrency scams. We design and execute decisive, tailored strategies to address the unique challenges of each case. Leveraging deep expertise in complex financial transaction structures and cutting-edge digital forensics, we uncover critical facts, frame the issues effectively and position our clients to secure the best possible outcomes.