Criminal Defense Litigation
"It was a complex and difficult case to prove, but BKL found all the relevant facts, analysed the matter and argued persuasively for us in court."
- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Overview
BKL’s Criminal Defense Litigation Group, bolstered by the extensive expertise of former judges and prosecutors in criminal litigation, has successfully represented clients in a wide spectrum of criminal matters through a collaborative system across various specialized fields. Leveraging their deep knowledge and passion, the group has consistently delivered outstanding results in some of the most complex and high-stakes criminal cases.
Extensive Experience in Handling High-Profile Cases
BKL has successfully handled numerous large-scale, challenging criminal cases that hold national and social significance. These cases have involved leading corporate executives and prominent political figures facing serious indictments. The team employs a meticulous approach that goes beyond reliance on established legal principles. By conducting in-depth legal analysis including comprehensive research on domestic and foreign legislative frameworks and judicial precedents and actively discovering and presenting evidence, we have obtained acquittals and precedent-setting rulings. Through these efforts, we have not only achieved favorable outcomes for our clients but also contributed to shaping the legal landscape in criminal defense, driving meaningful social and legal changes. As a result, the firm has been highly recognized for its criminal defense by domestic and international clients and media outlets such as Chambers & Partners, Benchmark Litigation, and Legal Times.
One-Stop Legal Services Through Seamless Collaboration
Corporations today face increasingly diverse and specialized criminal issues, often involving areas such as securities, finance, tax, real estate, election, fair trade, patent and M&A. In response, we have developed a comprehensive, collaborative approach that combines the expertise of attorneys and specialists from multiple legal disciplines to achieve the best possible outcomes in criminal cases. This collaboration extends to related areas, such as administrative and civil disputes, allowing the firm to provide seamless, one-stop legal services that address all aspects of a client’s needs.
A Deep Talent Pool of Distinguished Legal Professionals
Criminal Defense Litigation Group boasts a rich and experienced talent pool that is second to none. Notably, our group includes former Supreme Court justices, former chief judges and former presiding judges of district courts, and former research judges of the Supreme Court, former prosecutors general, former directors of the Institute of Justice, and former chief prosecutors and former deputy prosecutors general of high and district prosecutors’ offices.
BKL is deeply committed to maintaining open and honest communications with clients throughout the legal process. The attorneys are not only focused on achieving the best legal outcomes but are also attuned to the emotional challenges faced by clients and their families during difficult times.