Cross-border criminal defence and extradition proceedings
Criminal matters increasingly transcend borders. Whether the subject is extradition requests, cross-border investigations or international legal assistance: effective defence calls for an understanding of the relevant legal systems and reliable contacts abroad.
Hausmann Legal has particular expertise in cross-border matters involving Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Romania, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Turkey, the Balkan States, the United States and South Africa.
Defence against incoming extradition requests and European Arrest Warrants. Advising on the prospects of resisting extradition and representing clients before the courts. We have handled extradition cases involving, among others, South Africa, Poland and Ukraine.
Defence in proceedings under the European Arrest Warrant Framework Decision, Eurojust-coordinated investigations and cases before the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).
Advising on incoming and outgoing requests for legal assistance in criminal matters. Challenging production orders and protecting client interests in cross-border evidence gathering.
Defence in complex economic-crime cases with international dimensions, including multi-jurisdictional investigations, asset tracing and coordinated enforcement actions.
Advising on compliance with international sanctions regimes and defence against allegations of sanctions violations, including EU and US sanctions programmes.
Cross-border matters demand cross-border competence.
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