Experience Acting in Major Fraud Matters
ASIC Investigation Experience
CCC & CMC Investigation Experience
Regulatory Investigation Experience
Professional Misconduct & Disciplinary Matters
Strategic Advice from the Earliest Stage
Corporate Crime Allegations Require Immediate Strategic Advice
Corporate crime and regulatory investigations can have significant consequences for individuals and organisations alike.
Unlike many criminal matters, investigations often begin long before charges are laid. A request for information, a compulsory notice, a search warrant, an interview request or contact from a regulator may be the first indication that you are under scrutiny.
For company directors, executives, business owners and professionals, the consequences can extend far beyond any legal proceedings. Allegations of fraud, misconduct, financial crime or regulatory breaches can affect your reputation, professional standing, career, business interests and future opportunities.
Whether you are responding to ASIC, the Crime and Corruption Commission, a professional regulator, law enforcement agency or another investigative body, the decisions made in the early stages of an investigation can be critical.
At Robertson O’Gorman, we provide strategic advice and representation from the earliest stages of a matter. We work closely with our clients to understand the issues, manage risk, protect their interests and develop an effective legal strategy tailored to the circumstances.
Our team regularly advises individuals and organisations facing complex investigations, regulatory scrutiny and corporate crime allegations across Brisbane and Queensland.
When your reputation and career are on the line, obtaining experienced legal advice early can make all the difference.
Corporate Crime, White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigation Services
Robertson O’Gorman advises and represents individuals, executives, directors, professionals and businesses in a broad range of corporate crime, white collar crime and regulatory investigation matters.
Our team has extensive experience assisting clients at every stage of an investigation or prosecution, from responding to compulsory notices and regulatory inquiries through to defending complex allegations before the courts.
Fraud, Financial Crime & Corporate Misconduct
Fraud & Dishonesty Offences
Representation in matters involving allegations of fraud, deception, dishonesty and other financial crime offences.
Financial Crime
Advice and defence in complex financial crime investigations and prosecutions.
Corporate Misconduct Investigations
Strategic advice and representation for individuals and organisations facing allegations of corporate misconduct.
Insider Trading Allegations
Representation in investigations and prosecutions involving insider trading and market-related offences.
Market Manipulation Matters
Advice and defence relating to allegations of market manipulation and related financial offences.
Bribery & Corruption
Representation in matters involving allegations of bribery, corruption and improper conduct.
Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement Action
ASIC Investigations
Advice and representation for individuals, directors and businesses responding to investigations conducted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
ATO Investigations
Strategic legal advice regarding taxation-related investigations and enforcement action.
CCC & Crime and Corruption Commission Matters
Representation in investigations conducted by the Crime and Corruption Commission and related agencies.
Regulatory Investigations
Advice and defence in matters involving government departments, regulators and enforcement authorities.
Royal Commissions & Public Inquiries
Strategic legal representation for witnesses, executives and organisations appearing before commissions and inquiries.
Search Warrants & Compulsory Examinations
Urgent advice where search warrants have been executed or compulsory examinations have been requested.
Professional Discipline & Licensing Matters
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Investigations
Representation for lawyers, accountants, doctors, financial advisers, real estate professionals and other licensed professionals facing investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Professional Misconduct Allegations
Strategic advice and defence in matters involving allegations of professional misconduct and breaches of professional obligations.
Licensing & Registration Matters
Advice regarding licence suspensions, registration concerns, show cause notices and regulatory action affecting professional practice.
Director & Officer Liability
Advice and representation concerning allegations involving company directors and officers.
Breaches of Directors’ Duties
Strategic advice regarding governance obligations and allegations of breaches of directors’ duties.
Corporate Investigations & Serious Regulatory Matters
Workplace & Corporate Investigations
Advice and representation during internal investigations, workplace misconduct matters and corporate inquiries.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
Advice regarding AML obligations, compliance issues and regulatory investigations.
Money Laundering Allegations
Representation in investigations and prosecutions involving money laundering allegations.
Proceeds of Crime Matters
Advice regarding restraint orders, confiscation proceedings and proceeds of crime applications.
Cybercrime
Representation in matters involving cybercrime, technology-related offences and digital investigations.
Environmental Investigations & Mining Offences
Advice and defence in environmental investigations, regulatory prosecutions and mining-related offences.
Industrial Manslaughter
Strategic advice and representation in investigations and prosecutions relating to industrial manslaughter allegations.
Criminal Appeals
Advice and representation in appeals arising from corporate crime, regulatory and white collar crime matters.
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Why Choose Robertson O’Gorman?
Corporate crime and regulatory investigations require more than technical legal knowledge.
They demand strategic judgement, careful risk management and experienced legal representation from the earliest stages of an investigation through to its resolution.
Robertson O’Gorman has built a reputation for advising and representing individuals, professionals, executives and businesses in complex corporate crime, white collar crime and regulatory matters across Queensland.
Experience Acting in Major Fraud Matters
Our lawyers have extensive experience acting in significant fraud and financial crime matters. We understand the complexity of these investigations and the importance of developing a strategic defence from the outset.
ASIC Investigation Experience
We regularly advise individuals, directors and businesses responding to ASIC investigations, compulsory notices, examinations and enforcement action. Early legal advice can be critical in managing risk and protecting your position throughout the investigative process.
CCC & CMC Investigation Experience
Our team has significant experience acting for clients involved in investigations conducted by the Crime and Corruption Commission and its predecessor agencies. We understand the unique challenges these matters present and the importance of strategic representation.
Regulatory Investigation Experience
We advise clients responding to investigations and enforcement action by a broad range of regulators and government authorities. From initial inquiries through to formal proceedings, we provide practical and commercially focused advice designed to protect our clients’ interests.
Trusted by Professionals, Executives & Businesses
We regularly act for company directors, executives, lawyers, accountants, doctors, financial advisers, real estate professionals and business owners whose reputation, professional standing and livelihood may be at risk.
Strategic Early Intervention
Many corporate crime and regulatory matters are won or lost long before they reach a courtroom. We focus on early intervention, strategic planning and proactive engagement to help our clients navigate investigations, minimise risk and achieve the best possible outcome. When your reputation is on the line, you need experienced lawyers who understand the legal, professional and commercial consequences that can arise from allegations of corporate wrongdoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
If ASIC contacts you regarding an investigation, examination, notice or request for information, it is important to obtain legal advice as early as possible. The way you respond can have significant implications for the investigation and any future proceedings. Seeking legal advice before providing information or participating in interviews can help you understand your rights, obligations and options.
Yes. Many corporate crime and regulatory matters begin long before charges are laid. Early legal advice can assist in managing risk, protecting your interests and ensuring that appropriate steps are taken throughout the investigative process.
Certain regulators and investigative bodies have powers to compel individuals to attend examinations, answer questions or provide documents. The extent of those powers will depend on the authority involved and the circumstances of the matter. Legal advice should be obtained before responding to any compulsory notice or examination requirement.
Regulatory investigations can involve interviews, requests for information, compulsory notices, examinations, search warrants and the review of financial records, communications and other material. The process can vary significantly depending on the nature of the allegations and the authority conducting the investigation.
Yes. Allegations of misconduct, fraud, dishonesty or regulatory breaches may have consequences beyond any criminal or civil proceedings. In some circumstances, they can impact professional registrations, practising certificates, licences and other professional accreditations.
Yes. Robertson O’Gorman advises and represents company directors, executives, professionals, business owners, corporations and organisations facing corporate crime, regulatory investigation and white collar crime matters.
If investigators execute a search warrant at your home, workplace or business premises, it is important to obtain legal advice immediately. Our team can provide urgent assistance, advise on your rights and obligations and help protect your interests throughout the process.
A regulatory investigation is generally the process by which a regulator or investigative body gathers information and assesses whether any action should be taken. In some cases, an investigation may lead to criminal charges, civil proceedings, disciplinary action or other enforcement measures. Not all investigations result in prosecution.
Yes. We regularly advise lawyers, accountants, doctors, financial advisers, real estate professionals and other licensed professionals facing disciplinary investigations, misconduct allegations and regulatory proceedings that may affect their professional standing.
Yes. Discussions with our lawyers are confidential and subject to legal professional privilege where applicable. We understand the sensitive nature of corporate crime and regulatory matters and are committed to providing discreet and professional legal advice.
Concerned About an Investigation or Allegation?
The decisions made in the early stages of a corporate crime or regulatory matter can have lasting consequences for your reputation, professional standing, career and future.
Whether you have been contacted by a regulator, served with a notice, requested to attend an examination or are seeking advice regarding a potential investigation, our team is here to help.
Robertson O’Gorman provides strategic legal advice and representation for individuals, professionals, executives and businesses facing complex corporate crime, white collar crime and regulatory matters across Brisbane and Queensland.