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International Criminal Defence Across Borders
A report from Petersberger Tage 2026 on international criminal defence and the growing importance of cross-border cooperation in cases involving EncroChat, SkyECC, jurisdiction, forum shopping and strategic defence practice across Europe.

Joint Defense Team
Apr 224 min read


Switzerland: Zurich High Court Excludes Foreign-Obtained SkyECC Data for Breach of Territoriality and Lack of Sufficient Suspicion (Decision of 15 August 2025)
The Zurich High Court rules foreign SkyECC data inadmissible. Read how this landmark decision establishes an absolute exclusion principle for evidence seized in breach of Swiss territoriality.

Dominique Jud
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Cryptocurrency and Criminal Law: Defence Challenges in the Digital Age
Expert international criminal defence for cryptocurrency and money laundering cases. Blockchain analysis, digital forensics, fair trial advocacy.

Justus Reisinger
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Cross-Border Investigations in the Digital Age: The Defence Must Act Globally! Our impressions of the Octopus Conference 2025
Cross-border investigations are no longer a rarity but have become a daily occurrence for law enforcement agencies. Whether it's cyber fraud, ransomware attacks, money laundering using cryptocurrencies, or complex network intrusions – perpetrators operate globally, and authorities are following suit. The internationalisation of crime and the increasingly close cooperation among law enforcement agencies demand a corresponding response from criminal defence lawyers.

Joint Defense Team
Jun 7, 20255 min read
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