Compliance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Provided by Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller advises its clients in developing and implementing group wide compliance procedures. The firm's objective is to support you in preventing breaches of law and avoiding potential liability for your organisation and the people involved.
At the heart of Hengeler's compliance expertise is preventing bribery and corruption, ensuring capital markets compliance, anti-trust and competition law compliance as well as advising on European and German data protection laws.
Chambers Review
Hengeler Mueller rises in the rankings thanks to very strong market feedback and impressive mandates. Its established department is known for its activity on internal investigations and compliance systems. Its lawyers demonstrate expertise on issues surrounding cum/ex and tax fraud as well as a range of other matters, including product safety, accounting and social security law. The team also advises clients on whistle-blowing complaints. Hengeler Mueller acts for clients from the financial, automotive and engineering sectors on fraud and data protection as well as advising on capital markets, breaches of confidentiality and embezzlement questions.
Work Highlights
- Hengeler Mueller was mandated by Vonovia to conduct an internal investigation and provide legal advice after authorities secured documents on suspicion of irregularities in the client's awarding contracts to subcontractors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hengeler Mueller demonstrated impressive depth in its advice across various relevant areas."
"The team was always available, and delivered what was needed when it was needed."
"Hengeler Mueller demonstrated impressive depth in its advice across various relevant areas."
"The team was always available, and delivered what was needed when it was needed."
Notable Practitioners
Sven Schneider advises well-known German banks and corporate clients, including DAX companies and their boards, on investigations. His expertise includes compliance matters concerning market manipulation, cum/ex, accounting violations and bribery. He also assists with the setting up of comprehensive compliance governance programmes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Hengeler Mueller
Germany
Members
Provided by Hengeler Mueller
Daniel Weiß
Fabian Quast
Vera Jungkind
Wolfgang Spoerr