White-Collar Crime
White-Collar Crime Services We Cover
MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Regulatory investigations and compulsory notices
Response to ASIC s 19, ACCC s 155, AUSTRAC, APRA and ATO notices with privilege protection.
Dawn raids and search warrants
Immediate site response plans, staff briefings, data preservation and engagement with investigators.
Compelled examinations and interviews
Preparation, attendance and strategy for examinations, including privilege and self-incrimination safeguards.
Internal investigations and forensic reviews
Fact finding, document review and witness interviews that withstand regulator scrutiny.
Self-reporting and remediation programs
Voluntary disclosure strategy, corrective action plans and enforceable undertakings.
Market misconduct and insider trading
Defence to trading allegations, wall crossings, trading policy design and regulator engagement.
Continuous disclosure and misleading statements
Crisis triage, announcement reviews and defence to disclosure and false statement charges.
Books and records, false accounting
Controls testing, remediation and defence of allegations of falsification of accounts.
Director duties and governance breaches
Advice and defence on misuse of position or information and related party risks.
Fraud and deception offences
Defence and recovery strategies for employee fraud, procurement and invoice schemes.
Bribery and corruption, including foreign bribery
Risk assessments, third-party due diligence, defence and remediation under the Criminal Code.
Money laundering and proceeds of crime
Defence to POCA actions, exclusion orders, release of restrained assets and ancillary offences.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.