Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by verte | rechtsanwälte
Our team is not only working in the field of classical individual defence cases but is also offering criminal law consulting to companies, which is of great importance in the area of white collar criminal law. This includes both preventative advice for companies, but also the protection of company interests in criminal proceedings against investigating authorities and the press, as well as the coordination of the sometimes numerous individual defence of accused employees.
We provide defence and advice in all areas of national and international criminal law. At our firm, every client will find an expert for their individual case.
Chambers Review
verte | rechtsanwälte is well reputed for its experience in individual defence mandates, demonstrating expertise in fraud, corruption and bribery cases as well as breach of trust issues. The team is further active in tax criminal law, including cum-ex matters, and represents individual defendants in the diesel emissions scandal. The law firm is also well placed to handle breaches of duty of care. verte's client list includes high-ranking executives as well as supervisory boards.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm is quick, efficient and focused."
"The team is very engaged, committed and client-orientated and has a good understanding of strategic issues."
"I think the firm's particular strength is the 360-degree view. The lawyers take a look from all different perspectives and are very strong at thinking outside the box."
"It is good team with experts on all relevant topics."
"The law firm is quick, efficient and focused."
"The team is very engaged, committed and client-orientated and has a good understanding of strategic issues."
"I think the firm's particular strength is the 360-degree view. The lawyers take a look from all different perspectives and are very strong at thinking outside the box."
"It is good team with experts on all relevant topics."
Notable Practitioners
Christian Schmitz rises in the rankings due to excellent feedback from market commentators and strong expertise in a variety of white-collar crime matters. He is adept at handling the defence of individuals in bribery and fraud cases and assists clients with matters relating to corruption and breach of trust. He also acts for high-profile clients on criminal tax law, including cum-ex.
"Christian is well connected in the market."
"He has the expertise as well as the character that makes a criminal lawyer and this allows him to do his job comprehensively."
"He is doing a tremendous job and is one of the rising stars."
Ranked Lawyers at
verte | rechtsanwälte
Germany
Members
Provided by verte | rechtsanwälte
Alexander Paradissis
André Bartmeier
Christina Brosthaus
Christof Püschel
Corinna Wagner
Dirk Petri
Folker Bittmann
Hannah Milena Piel
Lennard Breulich
Maja Lehmann
Markus Bündgens
Maximilian Kohlhof
Paulina Komischke
Ulrich Sommer