The Chamber of Deputies has adopted the bill on the protection of whistleblowers in the public interest. This legislative initiative was originally intended to transpose the EU Whistleblowing Directive into…
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CORRUPTION-LIKE OFFENCES
The acts described in Article 11 of the Law no. 78/2000 for the prevention, detection and punishment of acts of #corruption fall within the category of #offences assimilated to corruption and are sanctioned as…
The founding partner spoke about the work of the firm, but also about the challenges to expect in the context of the upcoming Whistleblowing Directive.
The law firm coordinated by Mihai Mares was ranked first by The Legal 500 for the 8th consecutive year in the field of white-collar crime.
Apart from the fact that the first article of the law provides for the disbanding of the Section, thus putting an end to a long-running and heated controversy, the law…
ASPECTS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE DECISION IN THE CASE C-282/20
Mihai Mares and Alexandra Sinc approached the topic of practical aspects following the application, by the Romanian courts, of the European Union Court of Justice decision in the Case C-282/20….
THE GLOBAL CHALLENGES REMAIN THE COUNTRIES’ ABILITIES TO ADAPT TO THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE PANDEMIC
Mihai Mareș answers Forbes questions on resilience, 2022 global challenges, opportunities and trends at business and economic levels.
Mihai Mares writes about the aspects that can be categorizes as criminal offences on the capital markets in Romania.
THE ANNULMENT OF FALSIFIED DOCUMENTS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
A measure that the judge can rule on in a criminal trial consists in the annulment of falsified documents.
TRANSFER PRICING FROM A WHITER COLLAR CRIME PERSPECTIVE
An analysis of the transfer prices seen as negative consequences of differences between the tax policies of industrialized states and tax havens.
Recently, the Official Gazette has published the GO on the use of financial information for the prevention, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences.
Smuggling offense: what any company CEO needs to know
In international trade it is important that the state authorities know exactly where the goods come from, so that they can comply with the tax regime and the consumer protection regulations.
MIHAI MAREȘ, AUTHOR OF THE EXTRADITION IN ROMANIA SECTION
Mihai Mareș details the legislation on the extradition process regulated in Romania, in the international specialized magazine GIR Know How / Extradition.
THE CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF A COMPANY FOLLOWING A MERGER
Mihai Mareș explains what happens to the criminal liability of a company that committed a crime and later merged by absorption with another company.
MIHAI MAREȘ SPEAKER AT THE WHITE COLLAR CRIME CONFERENCE
Mihai Mareș discussed about the role of the The National Supervisory Authority for the Processing of Personal Data at the conference organized by Universul Juridic.
WHEN CAN COMPANIES TAKE A PLEA BARGAIN AGREEMENT IN A CRIMINAL FILE?
A plea bargain agreement is a special procedure regulated by the white-collar crime legislation.
TENDERS’ FRAUD
Often, the participants in a public tender resorted to fraudulent maneuvers to remove other participants in the tender, thus influencing its price.
The project to amend the tax evasion law
About the project to amend the law on tax evasion, which dominates the top of crimes for which companies in Romania are investigated.
The European Investigation Order in the Criminal Trial
New mechanisms and instruments of international cooperation were established at European level, among which the European Investigation Order.
European Investigations Guide Is Live
Mihai Mareș authors the Romanian section of the European Investigations Guide, published by Hogan Lovells.
An insightful discussion about Mihai Mares’ career and his firm’s history, as well as the rationale behind the new alliances.
In the field of white collar crime, the statute of limitation should be analyzed by clients in the initial stage of a file.
Mihai Mares about the EPPO, its role and structure, as well as the implications for companies in his latest opinion for Ziarul Financiar.
EXTRADITION REGIME IN ROMANIA
Mihai Mareș discusses about the legislation of extradition in Romania, providing specific and useful details on this topic in the latest edition of Global Investigations Review.
Bridge over ‘Muddy Waters’
The firm was profiled in the international legal media in an article about the Romanian white collar crime legal market and the most memorable cases.
Bribery. The Criminal Liability of Companies
In his latest opinion in leading business media, Mihai Mareș approached the topic criminal liability of companies in the context of bribery.
The Lawyer of White Collars
Mihai Mares is one of the first Romanian lawyers to have specialized in white collar crime, defending top executives, entrepreneurs and local and multinational companies.
The stake is significant when companies are at risk and may face a raid from The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism.
The High Court of Cassation and Justice recently announced that, since the beginning of this year, a number of 353 surveillance warrants have been issued.
The notion of white collar crime: criminal law from the perspective of social class, the connection with the shadow economy and future perspectives.
The European Commission released on Thursday a bold action plan to ensure a unified and comprehensive EU-wide policy to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
Mihai Mares authors an interesting piece on the paradigms of white collar crime in legal systems across the globe and in Romania.
White Collar Crime During Crisis
Mares & Mares estimates constant revenues and expects an increase in business volume. The firm’s most important decision was to keep its entire team.
How I Became the Lawyer of White Collars!
Mihai Mares discusses what it takes to be a white collar crime lawyer in Romania, law firm management and his 20-year career.
Mihai Mares in a dialogue with Juridice Moldova about the challenges of white collar crime, about the highly specialised team and the firm’s complex files.
Mihai Mares approaches his career choices, the challenges of white collar crime in Romania and of the highest publicised files in the past 20 years.
Global Legal Insights issued the Bribery & Corruption analysis, which includes a detailed perspective of the white collar crime legislation in several jurisdictions, including Romania.
Mihai Mareș Speaker At the Commercial Arbitrage Conference organised by Juridice in Moldova
Mihai Mareș spoke about the accusation of fraud or corruption in the arbitration dispute at the conference “Intelligent solution for disputes between professionals”.
Mihai Mareș spoke about the firm’s rebranding to Mares & Mares, about the collaboration with professor Dan Lupașcu, leadership and future plans.
Mihai Mareș, “the go-to lawyer in Romania in the area of white collar crime”: the firm will capitalize on previous experience to consolidate its leading position.
Extradition Legislative Framework in Romania
Mareș & Mareș answers a series of relevant questions related to the extradition process: regulation, main stages, how the arrest warrant is issued and managed.
Mihai Mareș dominates the white collar crime rankings in Romania in Legal 500, one of the most reputable legal research institutions in the world.
Mihai Mareș spoke about the expansion strategy in the Transylvania area during the conference “Five years since the entry into force of the new Codes”.
Convicts Released Following the Supreme Court Decision to Suspend Sentences May Leave the Country
Mihai Mareș and Dan Lupașcu, the lawyers representing Rudel Obreja, respectively Constantin Niță, stated that the two are not forbidden to leave the country.
The European Criminal Bar Association organized in Oslo the spring 2018 conference on Preventive arrest and compensation – current issues and minimum standards.
In the 2018 edition, Mihai Mareș is considered a fantastic business crime attorney, while the firm demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of criminal law.
The Turkish businessman was arrested in Romania and is wanted by the USA because he allegedly sold military equipment to Iran, violating the sanctions.
Mihai Mareș addressed the topic of computer crimes at the first edition of Difficult Problems of Internet Law conference, organized by the Society of Legal Sciences.
Mihai Mareș is the only Romanian lawyer recognized in the area of white collar crime in this year edition of the prestigious The Legal 500.
Mihai Mareș: The Insolvency Practitioner Must Report Any Suspicion to the Money Laundering Office
Mihai Mareș spoke about the responsibility of the insolvency practitioner to report to the authorities any suspicion of corruption that can generate an insolvency procedure.