Compliance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 4
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden is frequently retained by corporate boards and board committees to conduct internal investigations into possible irregularities, often involving high-profile matters, including allegations of accounting and other improprieties raised by government enforcement agencies or whistleblowers.
We are particularly experienced in conducting prompt and thorough investigations already prior to government intervention or completion of the government's investigation.
The firm regularly guidance on corporate issues and advises clients regarding the establishment and implementation of business ethics compliance programs as well as provide counsel with respect to specific compliance concerns, including those related to anti-corruption issues, anti-money laundering issues, and trade sanctions and export control issues.
Chambers Review
Skadden boasts an experienced practice covering a significant breadth of compliance law for domestic and international clients. The team is particularly strong advising on financial and foreign trade sanctions as well as corporate governance questions. The law firm is further capable of handling investigations into corruption as well as emissions reporting. The law firm assists with D&O claims and M&A compliance. Its clientele includes banks as well as automotive, energy and pharmaceutical companies.
Work Highlights
- Skadden advised the supervisory board of ProSiebenSat.1 on an internal investigation connected to possible breaches of regulatory requirements by subsidiary JSMD.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden has outstanding quality in investigations."
"Their strengths are that they approach topics very thoroughly and in a structured manner and adhere to deadlines. We also deal with the same contacts, there is no high fluctuation in the team, and the partner is always approachable."
"The team demonstrated great capability and performance, the level was outstanding."
"Skadden has outstanding quality in investigations."
"Their strengths are that they approach topics very thoroughly and in a structured manner and adhere to deadlines. We also deal with the same contacts, there is no high fluctuation in the team, and the partner is always approachable."
"The team demonstrated great capability and performance, the level was outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Bernd Mayer is particularly known for his advice at board level and regularly advises management and supervisory boards on internal investigations within Germany and across multiple jurisdictions. He also assists with corporate governance and anti-corruption compliance.
"Bernd Mayer has a very clear focus, especially on complex topics, and quickly works out the essential issues."
"He brings the necessary sensitivity for corporate politics issues and is also very good at cooperating with other law firms in investigations."