PRACTICE AREAS

White Collar Crime

TLP provides a comprehensive range of solutions for white-collar crime defence, encompassing preventive, compliance, internal investigations, defence strategies, and prosecution support.

The firm offers both advisory and litigation services, extending expert guidance to clients facing government and prosecutorial investigations. Our legal team possesses substantial experience in representing clients across all criminal courts and tribunals in India.

Our lawyers have a proven track record in handling intricate cases involving investigative bodies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), the Economic Offences Wing (EOWs), and Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACBs).

Indicative Matters

Former Union Minister: Defended the client and secured an order of discharge in the INR 185,600 crores (~USD 26 billion) Indian coal allocation before the CBI Special Court and the Supreme Court of India.
SEBI: Represented the regulator in more than 200 prosecutions including prosecution against Subrata Roy Sahara in the Sahara India Pariwar investor fraud case, with an estimated value of INR 23,500 crores (~USD 3.5 billion) as well as in various IPO scam cases and Collective Investment Schemes.
Directors of one of India's largest manufacturers of SAW Pipes: Represented directors of a major pipeline manufacturing company in cases related to CBI prosecution and ED enquiries, for an alleged default amount of INR 700 crores.
KMP of a Major Public Sector Insurance Company: Defended the client in a matter relating to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
SEBI: Representing the regulator in the appeal preferred by Vijay Mallya against the Order passed by SEBI on findings of misstatements and concealment in the books of United Spirits Limited and siphoning off of monies.