{"id":960,"date":"2026-09-07T14:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/len.law\/expertise\/victim-representation-and-private-prosecution\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T23:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T23:41:58","slug":"victim-representation-and-private-prosecution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/expertise\/victim-representation-and-private-prosecution\/","title":{"rendered":"Gesch\u00e4digtenvertretung und Privatkl\u00e4gerschaft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull royal-group has-background-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gesch\u00e4digtenvertretung und Privatkl\u00e4gerschaft<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LENLAW represents companies, governments, government agencies, and private individuals who have suffered harm as a result of fraud, embezzlement, corruption, or other criminal offenses. We assist our clients in investigating criminal acts, exercising their procedural rights, and enforcing their claims.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice includes representing victims in complex economic and financial crime cases\u2014often with international implications\u2014as well as representing victims of violent and sexual crimes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victims in Economic Crime Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White-collar crimes can cause significant financial damage. Often, the underlying transactions are difficult to trace, numerous individuals or companies are involved, and assets are spread across different countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We analyze the facts relevant to criminal law, review the available evidence, and advise our clients on the appropriate course of action. In doing so, we consider both the options for participating in the criminal proceedings and the prospects for recovering the affected assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-caret-right wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/expertise\/white-collar-crime-law\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"618\">More on White-Collar Crime Law<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asset Protection and Enforcement of Claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For victims, in addition to the criminal investigation, the primary concern is often whether and how lost assets can be recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the options for criminal procedural protective measures, as well as the forfeiture and repatriation of assets obtained through criminal activity. In international cases, we pay particular attention to the possibilities for mutual legal assistance and cross-border asset repatriation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also advise our clients on what claims can be asserted in criminal proceedings and when separate civil or state liability proceedings are necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-caret-right wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/expertise\/asset-recovery-and-asset-repatriation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"624\">More on Asset Recovery and Asset Repatriation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Filing a Criminal Complaint to a Court Trial  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide legal advice even before a criminal complaint is filed and represent victims throughout the entire criminal proceedings. Our services include, in particular, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list lined\">\n<li>Preparation and Filing of Criminal Complaints and Charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formation and Representation as a Private Plaintiff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to Case Files, Participation in Investigative Proceedings, and Filing of Motions for Evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appeals Against Decisions Not to Prosecute and to Dismiss a Case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representation in court and in appeals proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asserting Claims for Damages and Other Claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victims of violent and sexual crimes  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also represent people who have been harmed by violent or sexual crimes. In such cases in particular, it is important that the rights and personal safety needs of the victims be given due consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will guide you through the criminal proceedings, assist you in exercising your specific rights as a victim, and advise you on compensation for damages, restitution, and potential benefits under the Victim Assistance Act. In doing so, we will also explore the options for having legal representation funded by victim assistance programs or the legal aid system. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publications and Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d0949f2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-height is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63e1b4d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asset Recovery in Switzerland \u2013 Support for Affected Countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lined wp-block-paragraph\">Countries, too, can suffer significant financial losses as a result of corruption and other economic crimes. This article highlights the legal options available to affected countries in Switzerland and explains how these can be used to secure and repatriate assets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"box-more-link link-caret-right wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/2025\/12\/01\/asset-recovery-in-switzerland-support-for-affected-states\/\">Read the post<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-height is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63e1b4d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyber Fraud: Possibilities and Limitations of Asset Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What steps should victims take after falling victim to fraud? And when are there realistic chances of recovering lost assets? This article explains the most important immediate steps to take and the legal options for recovery.  <br\/> <br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"box-more-link link-caret-right wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/2026\/09\/25\/cyber-fraud-possibilities-and-limitations-of-asset-recovery\/\">Read the post<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-height is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63e1b4d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d0949f2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/your-attorneys\/stefan-lenz\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stefan Lenz\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8937-stefan-lenz-small.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/your-attorneys\/stefan-lenz\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"60\"><strong>Stefan Lenz<\/strong><br\/>Attorney at Law, LL.M.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/your-attorneys\/stefan-mbiyavanga\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stefan Mbiyavanga\" class=\"wp-image-180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/len.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7G2A8865-stefan-mbiyavanga-small.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/your-attorneys\/stefan-mbiyavanga\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64\"><strong>Stefan Mbiyavanga<\/strong><br\/>Attorney at Law, Dr. iur.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our attorneys have several years of experience in criminal prosecution and legal representation. This dual perspective enables us to provide well-informed, realistic, and strategic advice in complex criminal proceedings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200;text-transform:uppercase\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d0949f2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you need legal assistance with a criminal, white-collar crime, or international case? We\u2019ll review your situation and discuss with you how we can advise or represent you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/len.law\/en\/contact\/\">Get in Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gesch\u00e4digtenvertretung und Privatkl\u00e4gerschaft LENLAW represents companies, governments, government agencies, and private individuals who have suffered harm as a result of fraud, embezzlement, corruption, or other criminal offenses. We assist our clients in investigating criminal acts, exercising their procedural rights, and enforcing their claims. 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