Criminal law

This area of law relates to acts and omissions that are defined as a threat to public safety by international, national and local laws, procedures and rules. It includes such elements as the arrest, detention, charging and prosecution of those accused of having committed offences, as well as punishment by penalties which may include fines and imprisonment.

Both individuals and legal entities, such as corporations, can be held liable for criminal offences. In cases where you or your company is charged with committing an offence or if you wish to bring a private prosecution against another party, you need to ensure you have the best professional advice to defend your interests.

TEN’s experienced and knowledgable lawyers can provide assistance in all kinds of penal proceedings, including:

Representation of victims, private or subsidiary prosecutors, and other parties
Advice and representation for criminal defense, including corporate and tax cases
Analysis and counsel regarding criminal liability
Client representation at preparatory and judicial proceedings before the courts
Prepartion of pre-prosecutorial indictments, criminal complaints and civil claims in criminal proceedings
Criminal defense under international agreements or the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Redress for wrongful applications of preventive measures and wrongful conviction
Representation in international proceedings resulting in detention abroad and comparative penalties
Representation during plea negotiations to seek reduced punishment
Preparation of applications for conviction and the imposition of specific penalties or punishment
Preparation of pardon requests