Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Provided by Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller advises and represents corporate clients, their executives and board members on white collar matters: in criminal and regulatory fine proceedings both in Germany and abroad, in investigations and in court, as advisors, defence counsel or as representatives of the injured party. In internal investigations, advice and representation on criminal law issues is a key driver of success.
The firm's focus is on complex white collar issues and cross-border investigations conducted against global corporations. Hengeler assists German and international companies in investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice and other foreign authorities, as well as by German public prosecutors. The team also has extensive expertise in dealing with requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
Executing a tailored strategy and undertaking professional communication with the investigating authorities are of paramount importance for safeguarding the interests of the firm's corporate clients and the individuals affected. Hengeler's lawyers have long-standing experience in handling criminal law charges and proceedings as well as in coordinating large groups of individual defence counsel – in Germany and worldwide.
Chambers Review
Hengeler Mueller rises in the rankings for its increasingly strong corporate advisory practice covering a broad spectrum of economic crime topics. It is strong in matters pertaining to fraud, corruption and insider trading as well as tax evasion. The team is further known for representing clients in proceedings concerning diesel emissions manipulation, product safety and cum-ex matters, and also assists with allegations of violations of international financial sanctions regimes. The law firm regularly advises DAX companies and management boards as well as international banks and corporations, and is particularly well equipped to handle large, complicated mandates, including those with cross-border elements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm has a perfect service mentality, is always available, makes everything possible and meets every deadline."
"I feel like I am looked after excellently."
"The proposed approach is always pragmatic and economically appropriate."
"The law firm has a perfect service mentality, is always available, makes everything possible and meets every deadline."
"I feel like I am looked after excellently."
"The proposed approach is always pragmatic and economically appropriate."
Notable Practitioners
Constantin Lauterwein enters the rankings thanks to excellent work activity and feedback from clients. He operates a broad white-collar crime practice, assisting clients with cases of financial market crimes, including allegations of money laundering, market manipulation and short seller attacks, as well as corruption, fraud and breach of trust.
"He is 100% trustworthy, reliable and thoughtful."
"Constantin has pragmatic solutions in mind, makes cross-connections and offers creative solutions."
"He is somebody that cuts to the chase, gives a direct answer and is very clear."
"He is very strong on the client and also the criminal legal side."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hengeler Mueller
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