Lawyer in economic and corruption crimes: (Articles 191, 255, 364–369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)
Have you or your business come under the scrutiny of NABU, SBI or the Bureau of Economic Security? Every minute matters. A search, a summons for questioning, suspicion of committing an economic or corruption crime is not just a legal problem, it is a crisis for your business and reputation. You need not just a lawyer, but a TOP-level expert with many years of experience in defending economic, official and corruption crime cases.
AO “Attorney Cherezov & Partners” specializes in defending business owners, top managers and high-ranking officials. We know how to prove the absence of the elements of a crime and prevent the loss of property and reputation.
You can find the results of our work and the list of our clients in the section Clients and results.
We are a team that is among the TOP-5 experts in Ukraine in defense in this category of cases. Our strategy is not just presence, but active, preventive defense from the very first minutes. We work to prevent charges, not merely to deal with their consequences.
Member of the High Council of Justice Hrechkovskyi P.M., accused under Article 368 (bribery), with his attorney Ihor Yu. Cherezov after the hearing of the Supreme Court, which upheld the acquittal.
We build the defense strategy from the very first hours, take part in all investigative actions, monitor the legality of law-enforcement actions and work for the result — preservation of your freedom, reputation and business. If criminal proceedings have been initiated against you or your company, a search is planned, or you are summoned for questioning, do not sign any documents without legal advice. Our goal is not just to “minimize risks”, but to achieve a real result: mitigation of legal consequences, lifting of seizures from property and bank accounts, minimization of reputational damage and public impact, preservation of freedom, assets and control over the business.
Key specialization: Articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Economic and corruption crimes (Defense against SBI, BES, NABU).
Offences related to official capacity: Art. 364 CCU (Abuse of authority or official position), Art. 365 CCU (Exceeding authority or official powers), Art. 366 CCU (Official forgery), Art. 367 CCU (Official negligence), Art. 368 CCU (Acceptance of an offer, promise or receipt of an unlawful benefit), Art. 368-5 CCU (Illicit enrichment), Art. 369 CCU (Offer, promise or granting of an unlawful benefit to an official), Art. 369-2 CCU (Trading in influence).
Other economic crimes: Art. 191 CCU (Misappropriation, embezzlement of property or taking possession of it by abuse of official position).
Our experience: Integrity, results and specialization by CCU articles
Our reputation is based on high-quality service, honest invoices and a large number of complex cases won. That is why major Ukrainian and international companies, public and well-known individuals trust us to protect their interests.
We would also like to note that some clients, having believed the promises of third parties to “fix the issue”, unfortunately refused our services, believed fairy tales and eventually received guilty verdicts. We always tell only the truth.
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Pre-trial investigation stage
At the pre-trial stage, a team of criminal defense lawyers of AO “Attorney Cherezov & Partners” works on your case, which gives our clients a strategic advantage at the most critical moment. You get not just one lawyer, but a full group of specialists who simultaneously collect evidence, analyze materials, prepare procedural documents and monitor every step of the investigation. This team approach provides speed, depth and reliability that a solo lawyer simply cannot reach.
Urgent arrival of several lawyers to searches, seizures, scene inspections, detentions or hearings on preventive measures.
Comprehensive defense during interrogations (as a witness, suspect, accused) and participation in all key investigative actions.
Active team collection of evidence of innocence: work with documents, electronic data, accounting records, video materials, search and interviewing of witnesses.
Initiation of expert examinations: economic, financial, technical, computer-technical, psychological;
collection of materials for the expert;
preparation of questions;
critical analysis and refutation of conclusions that contradict the client’s interests.
In-depth team study of case materials at the stage of familiarization with the volumes: search for procedural violations, inadmissible evidence, inconsistencies in the prosecution’s version.
Appealing unlawful actions and inaction of investigative bodies (SBI, BES, NABU, Police, prosecutor’s office), cancellation of seizures and unlawful notices of suspicion.
Constant communication with the client: preparation for all investigative actions — both legal and psychological — which reduces risks and allows you to act confidently.
Court proceedings and appeal stage
The advantage of our law firm is a team defense strategy that combines the experience of several criminal defense lawyers. The approach “one lawyer — one case” often loses where volume, speed and multi-level analysis are required. We provide full support at all stages of the court process, including appeal and cassation.
We provide:
Active participation in all court hearings: representation in open, closed and preparatory hearings, speeches in court debates.
Submission of our own defense evidence: documents, expert opinions, physical evidence, video and audio materials, expert examination results.
Motions to summon and examine defense witnesses, preparation of witnesses for testimony in court.
Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses in order to refute their testimony and identify inconsistencies.
Development of a comprehensive defense strategy involving several lawyers: from negotiations on a plea agreement to pursuing a full acquittal.
Team preparation of procedural documents: motions, complaints, objections, analytical opinions. Each document undergoes internal legal review.
Work with experts and engagement of specialists: forensic experts, technical examinations, economic, computer, handwriting and other types of research.
Submission and examination of evidence in court, challenging inadmissible evidence and motions for its exclusion.
Defense in courts of all instances: local courts, courts of appeal, preparation of cassation appeals in the most complex proceedings.
Risk analysis for business and officials, development of an action plan after the verdict: appeal, return of property, lifting of seizures, restoration of business reputation.
Full support of appeal and cassation proceedings: preparation and filing of appeals, participation in hearings, collection and submission of new evidence, legal strategy for reviewing the decision.
Why do clients choose a law firm rather than a single lawyer?
In criminal proceedings the price of a mistake is loss of freedom, business and reputation. That is why clients choose not a single lawyer, but the team of AO “Attorney Cherezov & Partners”, which works as a single defense mechanism.
The team works faster than one lawyer In complex proceedings it is necessary in parallel to analyze materials, prepare complaints, collect evidence, communicate with law-enforcement bodies, and prepare the client for investigative actions. A solo lawyer physically cannot do all of this at once. A team — can.
Multi-level analysis of evidence Our criminal defense lawyers in turn review the case file, expert opinions, and procedural documents. Each lawyer notices something that others may have missed. This provides the depth of analysis that is impossible in a “solo” format.
Parallel collection of evidence of innocence While one lawyer works with witnesses, another prepares motions, a third analyzes the expert examination, and a fourth shapes the legal position. This is critical when the case requires a swift response.
Constant contact and backup 24/7 There is always a lawyer in the team who can urgently go: to a search, detention or interrogation. A solo lawyer may have situations “busy”, “in court”, “at another search”. With us this does not happen — the client is not left without defense even for a minute.
Team brainstorming in complex cases When a non-standard situation arises, the case is analyzed simultaneously by several lawyers. Therefore, decisions are always stronger and the strategy is more thought-out.
Full legal support for business and officials Criminal defense is often connected with tax, corporate and financial issues. In our law firm these areas are covered by a team of lawyers with different specializations. A single lawyer cannot provide this level of complexity.
Reliability and reputation of the legal team When you hire AO “Attorney Cherezov & Partners”, you work with a law firm that has a history of victories, official awards and rankings. This adds weight in negotiations, communications with investigators and in court and strengthens the psychological effect for the opponent.
Our professional reputation and integrity are confirmed by clients’ recommendations!
— We do not work with “volumes of criminal proceedings” in abstraction, but with concrete life situations, and we build the defense so that the client understands the logic of every step.
— Not one lawyer but a team works on the case, which makes it possible to process several directions in parallel: investigative actions, analysis of evidence, court hearings, preparation of documents.
— Honest assessment of the situation. We do not sell “100% guarantees” and do not inflate expectations. From day one the client understands the real risks and possible outcomes.
— Full cycle of defense. From the first search and interrogation — to the highest court instance.
— Work with reputational risks. We take into account the public dimension of the case: how it looks to partners, investors and society. We know how to write articles and give interviews.
— We always start with a strategy. Most mistakes in criminal proceedings are made not when the verdict is already delivered, but at the first stages: during the search, interrogation, notification of suspicion, selection of a preventive measure. That is why we join the defense as early as possible and build a line of conduct together with the client.
How to choose a lawyer, how not to fall into the trap of fraudulent lawyers, what you need to know during searches and detention, how much legal services really cost, and answers to the most frequently asked questions — you can find all this on our page.
