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Workplace Investigations and White-Collar Misconduct
Employment and Labor Law
Workplace Investigations and White-Collar Misconduct

We assist companies in identifying, investigating, and responding to employee misconduct that may give rise to criminal, civil, or administrative liability. Grounded in the Chinese legal framework, our services cover urgent response, internal investigations, evidence handling, regulatory engagement, and crisis management. We help businesses protect their legal interests while minimizing reputational damage in high-stakes internal matters.

Internal Misconduct and Emergency Response

  • Crisis protocol for internal violations

    We design emergency response plans for suspected fraud, embezzlement, bribery, or misappropriation of company assets.

  • Internal investigations and legal assessment

    We conduct internal investigations through interviews, evidence review, and legal qualification of employee behavior.

  • Lawful evidence collection

    We assist in collecting digital and physical evidence in a legally compliant manner to prevent procedural defects.

Engagement with Authorities and Parallel Actions

  • Liaison with enforcement authorities for case initiation

    We assist clients in engaging with police and prosecutors to facilitate formal case filing and avoid refusal to investigate actionable misconduct.

  • Civil recovery and criminal accountability strategies

    We assist in structuring parallel paths for asset recovery and criminal accountability.

  • Preservation of company assets

    We apply for pre-litigation injunctions and emergency asset preservation where appropriate.

Risk Remediation and Policy Support

  • Liability risk mitigation

    We advise on corrective actions where misconduct by employees may expose the company to criminal or administrative penalties.

  • Compliance consulting in high-risk functions

    We provide targeted guidance on vulnerable areas such as procurement, contracting, and reimbursement.

  • Anti-fraud and whistleblower systems

    We help clients establish reporting channels, whistleblower protection mechanisms, and internal fraud investigation procedures.

  • Crisis communication and reputational risk control

    We advise clients on managing public relations and internal messaging when employees are implicated in misconduct related to their official duties, helping contain reputational damage and preserve stakeholder confidence.

Employee-Side Legal Support

  • Defense in white-collar investigations

    We provide legal support to employees accused of duty-related misconduct, including embezzlement, bribery, or data breaches.

  • Participation in internal processes

    We represent employees in internal investigations or disciplinary procedures initiated by employers.

  • Criminal defense strategy

    We assist employees in seeking bail, arguing for innocence or mitigation, and navigating the criminal process.


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