Benno Schwarz
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : Compliance
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+49(0) 89 189 33-110Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Benno Schwarz
Practice Areas
Particular expertise in the area of sensitive multi-jurisdictional investigations relating to regulatory and criminal violations. Has led internal investigations in a wide range of countries, including Germany, Russia, India, and China. Noteworthy experience related to monitorships under US legal regimes. Also advised on broad range of cross-border corporate, private equity transactions and joint ventures, as well as financial transactions leading to investments in Germany, Western Europe and the US.
Personal
Speaks fluent English and Russian, for which he is a certified translator, as well as fair French and Italian.
Chambers Review
Europe
As co-chair of the law firm's global anti-corruption & FCPA practice group, Benno Schwarz is particularly active on transatlantic and multi-jurisdictional compliance advisory and internal investigations mandates. He assists German and international companies from sectors including energy, automotive and industrial manufacturing and is versed in issues such as anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and compliance monitorships.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Benno Schwarz is a top lawyer with a strong focus on clients' interests."
"He is an excellent leader and does very well in boardrooms, where he is very respected."
"Benno Schwarz is extremely professional, very knowledgeable about details and a real adviser."
"Benno Schwarz is a top lawyer with a strong focus on clients' interests."
"He is an excellent leader and does very well in boardrooms, where he is very respected."
"Benno Schwarz is extremely professional, very knowledgeable about details and a real adviser."