Defending Your Career Against Embezzlement Allegations

Protecting licences, livelihoods, and futures.

Understanding Embezzlement Law in Australia

Allegations of embezzlement can destroy reputations long before a court delivers judgment.

For professionals and business owners, being accused of misusing company funds or client money can put entire careers and businesses at risk. Our embezzlement lawyers in Sydney act quickly and discreetly to challenge allegations, protect professional licences, and resolve matters with minimal disruption.

WHAT WE DO

Our Embezzlement Defence Services

Employee & Workplace Misappropriation

When employees or managers are accused of misusing funds, careers can collapse overnight. We intervene early to preserve reputations and explore alternatives that avoid criminal convictions.

Director & Executive Liability

Directors and executives often face heightened scrutiny when irregularities are found in company accounts. We build proactive defence strategies that focus on forensic accounting, negotiation, and protecting board-level positions.

Professional & Client Trust Accounts

Professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and financial advisers are particularly vulnerable to allegations involving client funds. We defend against regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings to minimise reputational and career damage.

Corporate & Commonwealth Investigations

ASIC, AUSTRAC, and AFP investigations into alleged embezzlement can cross jurisdictions and involve parallel proceedings. We manage these complexities with a commercially minded approach that protects both freedom and business continuity.

Confidential, Strategic Defence Built Around Your Future

At THAMS Law Group, we understand that embezzlement allegations are not just legal issues — they are threats to entire careers, businesses, and families. Our approach is built around early intervention, discreet negotiation, and strong advocacy when required, always focused on protecting what matters most.

FAQs

  • Yes. Even an allegation can trigger suspensions, regulatory action, or termination. Early legal advice allows us to protect licences and reputations before damage becomes irreversible.

  • Often, yes. Many cases are resolved through negotiations, diversions, or charge reductions. Acting early increases the likelihood of avoiding a drawn-out trial.

  • Do not respond to internal or external investigations without legal advice. We can handle communications on your behalf, protecting both your rights and your career.

  • These matters can take months or longer, particularly when forensic accountants are involved. Engaging a lawyer early can help shorten timelines and push for efficient resolution.

  • Yes. We collaborate with forensic experts to test financial records, uncover errors, and build the strongest possible defence