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Fiscal liability

Defense before comptroller offices for the handling of public funds.

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Fiscal liability

We represent public officials and private parties at every stage of fiscal liability proceedings.

If you handle or handled public funds, a comptroller office may investigate you for alleged damage to public assets. Your personal assets and peace of mind are at stake.

We stand by you from the preliminary inquiry to the final decision and its appeals, with a technical defense and plain language at every step.

Fiscal liability services

This is how we support you in this area:

  • Advice on the voluntary statement
  • Responding to the technical report
  • Active participation from the opening of the fiscal liability investigation
  • Monitoring the legality and deadlines of the fiscal proceeding
  • Preparing the response to charges
  • Representation at hearings
  • Filing a motion for reconsideration when applicable
  • When fiscal liability is declared, we support and advise the client in challenging the legality of the proceeding before the administrative courts

How we work

Three simple steps so you always know where your case stands.

  1. Step 01

    We listen

    You tell us about your case calmly, without a stopwatch. We review your documents and answer your questions.

  2. Step 02

    We design the strategy

    We analyze your options and propose a clear path, with its risks, timing and costs.

  3. Step 03

    We act and keep you informed

    We carry out the strategy and tell you about every development in your case, without you having to ask.

Contact our experts

The team members who lead this area.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I am notified of a fiscal liability proceeding?

Every case is different. Tell us about your situation and we will clearly explain your options, the deadlines to watch and the next steps, without a stopwatch.

Can I have a lawyer from the preliminary inquiry?

Every case is different. Tell us about your situation and we will clearly explain your options, the deadlines to watch and the next steps, without a stopwatch.

What happens if I am found fiscally liable?

Every case is different. Tell us about your situation and we will clearly explain your options, the deadlines to watch and the next steps, without a stopwatch.

Other practice areas

Explore our practice areas
  • Public procurement

    Legal advice and support for suppliers, contractors and public entities in the pre-contractual, contractual and post-contractual stages.

  • Administrative litigation

    Defense and representation in the single administrative-court action, through annulment, annulment and restoration of rights, contract dispute and direct reparation claims.

  • Disciplinary liability

    Legal defense and representation in disciplinary proceedings brought by internal control offices and the Inspector General’s Office.

Tell us about your case. We listen, without a stopwatch.

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