Corporate Criminal Liability

At Ayuela Jiménez, you will receive the advice and defence your business needs against charges of Corporate Criminal Liability. We help you minimise legal risks so you can focus on your company’s future without worry.

What is Corporate Criminal Liability?

Corporate Criminal Liability aims to ensure that businesses, regardless of their size, location, or sector, operate ethically and take legal action against illicit activities within their organisation. Any company can face charges for crimes committed in its name, for its benefit, or in its interest—whether by its representatives, executives, or employees.

Crimes such as corruption, tax fraud, environmental offences, money laundering, or violations of workers’ rights can lead to severe consequences, including substantial fines, disqualification from operating in certain sectors, temporary or permanent judicial intervention, and, in extreme cases, the dissolution of the company.

Comprehensive legal assistance

Our team of lawyers specialises in criminal law, regulatory compliance (Corporate Compliance), and corporate law, among other disciplines. At Ayuela Jiménez, we design tailored legal solutions strategically crafted to protect your company’s interests and rights in both the short and long term. We work closely with you to prevent legal risks and resolve conflicts in the most effective way possible.

Tailored legal strategies

As experts in Corporate Criminal Liability, we are here to protect both your business operations and reputation against potential legal risks. We provide comprehensive advice with the sole aim of minimising the consequences of facing any type of accusation or legal proceeding. Your business will always be protected.

We represent our clients in investigations and trials of any level of complexity. You’ll have a solid defence at every stage of the process, ensuring that the legal, financial, and reputational impacts of accusations are minimised to the greatest extent possible.

How can we help you?

At Ayuela Jiménez, you’ll have access to an experienced and skilled team ready to safeguard your company’s interests against accusations in the area of Corporate Criminal Liability, no matter how serious. With a multidisciplinary approach, we focus on ensuring your company’s continuity by finding the best legal solutions for every situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crimes can involve Corporate Criminal Liability?

Corporate Criminal Liability includes a variety of crimes related to economic and business activities, such as the transfer of assets obtained illegally, corruption, actions causing serious environmental harm, tax evasion, and influence peddling, among many others.

Can a company be charged without identifying the individual responsible?

Yes, it is not always necessary to identify a specific individual to hold a company criminally liable. It is often sufficient to prove that the crime resulted in some kind of benefit—such as financial or commercial—and that the organisation lacked measures to prevent it.

Does a Compliance programme influence Corporate Criminal Liability?

Yes, a well-designed and implemented compliance programme can help prevent, detect, and address illicit conduct within an organisation. It can mitigate or even exempt the company from criminal liability in the event of an offence.

Can a small company also be held responsible?

Yes, Corporate Criminal Liability applies to both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Regardless of size, any organisation can be held criminally liable if a crime is committed for its benefit.