Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel - Germany
What the Team is Known For
UFER SCHARF Rechtsanwälte is a boutique law firm specialising in white-collar crime and tax offences. It is noted for its representation of individual defendants in allegations of tax evasion, including cum-ex, corruption and instances of incorrect accounting. The team is further experienced in criminal employment law cases as well as sanctions violations and matters of diesel emissions manipulation. It counts former C-suite individuals, prominent heads of departments and board members among its clients.
Strengths
"The law firm is clearly accustomed to complexity and knows how to simplify issues."
"UFER SCHARF is very responsive as well as pragmatic and measured in its approach. It has good contact to the prosecution."
"The lawyers are highly professional and, based on a dogmatic analysis of the legal situation, they manage to pragmatically translate this into reality for different stakeholders."
"The team demonstrates quick comprehension, a high level of commitment and an unconditional desire to get the best out of things."
Notable Practitioners
Florian Ufer is noted for his expertise defending individuals in white-collar and tax crime cases. He is active in matters of cum-ex, corruption and diesel emissions manipulation. "He is very experienced and efficient and a good negotiator."
Norbert Scharf is frequently called upon by company executives, representing them in various white-collar crime matters as well as tax and insolvency criminal law. His practice covers balance sheet offences, cum-ex and matters of incorrect accounting. "He provides a very good balance between attack and defence." "He is very sharp, reliable and pleasant to work with. He also demonstrates a great level of experience." "He is always very hands-on and reputable." "Norbert Scharf has a very good network and is cooperative."