The risks of directors — and even company owners — facing criminal charges are on the rise: from liability for poor-quality services to accusations of money laundering.

Belskiy & Partners’ Junior Partners, Kristina Malekina and Daria Sazontova, have analyzed for The Company Lawyer journal the alarming trends in legal practice that executives should be aware of. They also outlined the steps corporate legal teams can take to protect directors from criminal prosecution and safeguard the company from reputational damage or business interruption.

The Company Lawyer