In General

The continuously changing and highly complex regulatory systems in Germany and the EU as well as - at least in the financial market sector - in the U.S. bear high risks for any company. At the same time, as the regulatory system grows and its complexity increases regulators and prosecution bodies show an even greater willingness to use the manifold powers with which they are endowed.

It is not only the management bodies of companies (directors and officers) who face criminal charges and financial penalties in the event of regulatory breach but also the company itself.

It is therefore crucial that specialist legal advice is obtained. This advice can only be provided by specialists in criminal law and corporate crime who have a longstanding record of experience and an extensive knowledge of all the legal aspects involved. It is for that reason that more than a decade ago we created a specialist team that comprises highly skilled and experienced lawyers to meet these requirements. Not only do we have many years of experience in defending our clients when they face an official accusation but we also help to establish compliance programmes in order to prevent any unintentional regulatory breach, unwanted investigations or criminal accusations. We do that for instance by developing tailor-made anti-corruption programmes for our company clients or by implementing an emergency system for the case that the company is confronted with search and confiscation situations.

Advisors: Dr. Tido Park
Tobias Eggers