Hall Of Fame

Firms To Watch: Compliance

Norton Rose Fulbright fields practice head Alexander Cappel and advises national and international companies, including from the financial and automotive industries, on cross-border matters pertaining to money laundering, sanctions and antitrust compliance.

Compliance in Germany

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance acts integrated into the firm's White Collar, Regulatory & Compliance practice and supports financial, industrial, logistics, manufacturing and trading companies in preventive compliance matters. Among the cross-border competencies are the advice on anti-corruption, financial and economic sanctions, money laundering, data protection, digital governance, capital markets law, antitrust law as well as healthcare and tax compliance. ESG-related topics are another key strength of the team led by Peter Dieners (healthcare) and Heiner Hugger (criminal law compliance). Thomas Voland advises on human rights and environmental issues pertaining to supply chains and companies and Ines Keitel is a key contact for employment law. Gunnar Sachs is well versed in product compliance and digital governance.

Praxisleiter:

Heiner Hugger; Peter Dieners


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Thomas Voland; Ines Keitel; Gunnar Sachs; Julia Baedorff; Marc Besen; Michael Dietrich; Stefan Menner; David Pasewaldt


Referenzen

‘Thomas Voland: An expert on ESG issues.’

‘Strength in advising on the whistleblowing directive from a pan-European perspective.’

‘Ines Keitel has excellent knowledge of the whistleblowing policy.’

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP's diverse compliance team is experienced in advising clients in the automotive, financial, life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The practice places a strong focus on US-related matters, including the advice on sanctions, compliance management systems, compliance audits, product liability and ESG compliance with a particular focus on the new supply chain law and the EU Commission's proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Sebastian Lach (internal investigations) heads the practice and is supported by Désirée Maier (life sciences), Olaf Schneider (US compliance) and Christian Ritz (ESG compliance issues and support for start-ups). The former chief compliance officer of the TRATON Group, Philip Matthey, joined the Munich-based team in October 2022 and is experienced in antitrust proceedings and investigations before the EU Commission. Sebastian Gräler in Düsseldorf is well versed in environmental compliance and joined the partner roster in January 2023. Former public prosecutor Simone Ridder (criminal law compliance) joined the team as counsel in July 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Sebastian Lach


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Désirée Maier; Olaf Schneider; Christian Ritz; Philip Matthey; Sebastian Gräler; Angelina Leder; Simone Ridder; Lukas Ritzenhoff


Referenzen

‘Christian Ritz and his team have excellent knowledge of the LkSG, which they convey to clients in a practical manner.’

‘Christian Ritz is very knowledgeable about the law and is able to explain the business and legal implications from a business perspective.’

‘Olaf Schneider combines unrivaled experience from in-house work with the overview of an external consultant.’

‘Very good accessibility and communication, professional and service-oriented team of consultants.’

‘Noteworthy is the flexible availability. The solutions are very pragmatic and well-founded.’

Kernmandanten

Vitesco Technologies


Cariad SE


Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG


World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF Deutschland)


SVEVIND


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  • Advising Vitesco Technologies on and conducting an internal investigation on various technical compliance issues.

  • Advising German and international companies, including OBI and Ingram Micro, on ESG compliance, in particular the implementation of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

Pohlmann & Company

Pohlmann & Company 's compliance expertise is called upon by clients from the industrial technology, construction materials, infrastructure and transport, chemicals, marine technology, electronics, healthcare, telecoms and energy sectors. The renowned interdisciplinary team acts across borders and focuses on corporate governance, compliance audits, ESG, environmental law, supply chain issues, whistleblower protection and monitorships. Practice head Andreas Pohlmann is highly experienced in various compliance matters and is supported by Thomas Lüthi (compliance management systems and business partner due diligence), Nicole Willms (corporate law and whistleblower systems) and Uwe Erling (administrative and environmental law). Julia Kahlenberg and Christian Beer focus on strategic compliance matters and risk analyses, while Martin Schorn is well versed in anti-money laundering compliance and criminal data protection requirements. Horst Schlemminger (environmental and planning law) retired in April 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Andreas Pohlmann


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Thomas Lüthi; Nicole Willms; Uwe Erling; Julia Kahlenberg; Christian Beer; Martin Schorn


Referenzen

‘The team has a great diversity of skills and backgrounds, which sets Pohlmann & Co apart from the average law firm. This knowledge that goes beyond legal matters is particularly helpful in compliance consulting.’

‘Christian Beer: Fact-oriented, creative in dealing with clients’ wishes and efficient in implementation.’

‘Nicole Willms and Andreas Pohlmann are the figureheads when it comes to professional expertise and experience.’

Kernmandanten

Celanese-Gruppe


DAW SE


Deutsche Lufthansa AG


Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG


ENTEGA AG


Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA


Marquardt & Bahls AG


Telefonaktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson


Zalando SE


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  • US DoJ/SEC Monitorship with a term of three years for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.

  • Accompanying an official search and conducting a comprehensive investigation to internally process the allegations, including forensic data analysis, at a listed wholesale company.

  • Strategic organizational consulting for a world-leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Sweden on the further development and realignment of the global compliance function.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's compliance practice offers a full-service approach and comprehensively advises clients from the automotive, financial services, construction, logistics, consumer goods, chemical, energy and IT industries; among these are various DAX40 companies and international corporations, which instruct the team on anti-corruption, corporate compliance, sanctions and export controls, ESG, money laundering and data protection matters. Product compliance, cybersecurity and fraud prevention are among the strengths of Nicolai Behr, who jointly heads the practice with Andreas Lohner; Lohner is experienced in anti-corruption as well as management and liability issues. Anahita Thoms's strategic focus is on ESG-related topics, such as supply chains, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the environment.

Praxisleiter:

Nicolai Behr; Andreas Lohner


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anahita Thoms; Steffen Scheuer; Annika Schürmann; Katharina Stüber


Dentons

Dentons ' compliance team impresses with cross-border capacities and frequent cross-practice cooperation. The team advises companies across various sectors, including the fashion and defence industries. A core focus is on compliance management systems, where the practice is experienced in current ESG and supply chain due diligence matters, as well as traditional topics such as data protection, money laundering and tax law. The team is jointly led by Christian Schefold (data protection, money laundering and fraud prevention) and Judith Aron (co-head of the European compliance practice) and also includes Peter Braun (implementation of CMS for international financial institutions), Gabriele Haas (corporate governance) and the antitrust experts Josef Hainz and René Grafunder. Jobst von Steinsdorff (corporate finance and regulatory) joined OIKON in November 2022.

Praxisleiter:

Judith Aron; Christian Schefold


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Braun; Gabriele Haas; Josef Hainz; René Grafunder; Julia Pfeil


Referenzen

‘Dentons has extensive expertise in compliance issues.’

‘The lawyers have consistently delivered high quality work and legal expertise. Additionally, they were enthusiastic and willing to provide our team with the resources they needed.’

‘Excellent advice, excellent specialist knowledge, perfect solutions and always pragmatic.’

Kernmandanten

Audi/HDY Group


Munich RE/Hannover RE


Yamaha Music


Hensoldt


Allianz SE


Volkswagen AG


DekaBank


Geodis S.A.


Vivy GmbH (Allianz Group)


OHHH! Foundation e.V.|Jugend gegen Aids e.V.


SmileDirectClub LLC


Alibaba


Erwin Hymer Group SE


Deutsche Bahn AG


KSB SE & CO. KG aA


UST Global


Jetbrains


Allnex


CherryHUB


Harting Stiftung GmbH & Co.KGaA


Mercedes-Benz


IT.NRW


Tagueri AG


Resonac Graphite Group (vormals Showa Denko Carbon Group)


DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH


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  • Advising Volkswagen AG on the update in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 following the international introduction of a central whistleblower hotline in 91 jurisdictions and support on the update of the central business partner due diligence process in 107 jurisdictions.

  • Supporting Vivy in the global introduction of an internet platform for medical services for insured persons.

  • Advising Deutsche Bahn on the implementation of the Whistleblower Directive (EU) 2019/1937.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper's compliance team acts across practices and locations and advises companies from the financial, automotive, IT, manufacturing and energy sectors. The preventive compliance support includes tax, criminal and employment law matters as well as the advice on the new supply chain law and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Christian Schoop (internal investigations and due diligence) and Jens Kirchner (employment law and HR compliance) jointly head the team. Commercial criminal law is a key focus of Emanuel Ballo, while Ludger Giesberts and Guido Kleve are well versed in product compliance; Gunne Bähr and Counsel Volker Lemmer specialise in insurance compliance. Moritz von Hesberg was appointed partner in May 2023 and focuses on corporate compliance and corporate governance.

Praxisleiter:

Christian Schoop; Jens Kirchner


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Emanuel Ballo; Ludger Giesberts; Guido Kleve; Gunne Bähr; Volker Lemmer; Moritz von Hesberg


Referenzen

‘Christian Schoop: One of the best experts in this field.’

‘The team is really great. The collaboration is very nice and the quality is extraordinary.’

‘Emanuel Ballo: An outstanding white-collar crime lawyer. The collaboration was and is excellent. I will recommend him at any time and without hesitation.’

Kernmandanten

Borg Warner Inc.


GermanZero e.V.


Unilever


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  • Conducting compliance due diligence for a listed automotive manufacturer regarding compliance risks with a view to establishing a joint venture with a company to produce batteries for electric cars.

  • Advising Borg Warner Inc. on reactive and preventive compliance issues, including the design and implementation of the new whistleblower system in the EU.

  • Advising companies from various sectors on the obligations under the new supply chain law and the upcoming corporate sustainability due diligence directive.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP combines preventive compliance support with its renowned internal investigations capacities and advises a diverse client roster with a focus on the automotive and financial sectors. The team regularly cooperates with the international network and advises on antitrust and data protection law, regulatory and ESG issues as well as the growth areas sanctions and export control. Benno Schwarz specialises in FCPA monitoring and anti-corruption compliance, while Finn Zeidler has expertise in preventive compliance, including white-collar crime and cross-border matters. Katharina Humphrey's appointment to partner in January 2023 strengthened the expertise in anti-corruption, technical compliance, sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering. Antitrust expert Michael Walther retired in December 2022.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Benno Schwarz; Finn Zeidler; Katharina Humphrey; Markus Nauheim; Markus Rieder; Mark Zimmer


Referenzen

‘Gibson has excellent lawyers. As a client, one can also rely on always getting the best team. The customer’s interest comes first.’

‘Benno Schwarz advises executive boards and supervisory boards who are in safe hands with him.’

‘Finn Zeidler: For me the best white collar crime lawyer for bank mandates. He guides clients through critical situations both safely and efficiently.’

Gleiss Lutz

Gleiss Lutz's Compliance & Investigations practice advises numerous big players in the construction, manufacturing, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, energy and defence industries; the team is also increasingly instructed by banks and financial services providers. Among the key competencies are compliance and corporate governance issues, crisis management as well as board advisory and D&O liability issues; the team is also well versed in the growth areas ESG, supply chain due diligence, whistleblower protection and sanctions. Practice head Eike Bicker is renowned for his investigative work and is supported by Marcus Reischl (civil dispute resolution) and Eric Wagner (product compliance). Bettina Sauter, who is experienced in compliance and corporate law, joined WERWIGK & PARTNER in October 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Eike Bicker


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marcus Reischl; Eric Wagner


Referenzen

‘Marcus Reischl has extremely quick thinking skills. He quickly grasps even the most complicated issues and breaks them down in an understandable way. Strong in negotiations and persistent with an eye on the economic result.’

‘First class team, both in terms of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as the broad experience of each lawyer.’

‘Eike Bicker offers practical, clever advice and solutions. Extremely customer friendly. His view and perspective are truly international, without having to explain or adapt his advice for a US/UK audience.’

Kernmandanten

Wirecard


Volkswagen AG / Audi AG / Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG


Deutsche Bahn AG


OMV


ALNO AG


Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG


Atlas Elektronik/ThyssenKrupp


BUYIN (Procurement Joint Venture DTAG/Orange)


Carl Zeiss Meditec


Deutsche Beteiligung AG


Gelita Medical GmbH


Hypo Real Estate


INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH


Merz Pharma


Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan


PUMA


Regiomed Kliniken


VfB Stuttgart


Noerr

Noerr‘s preventive compliance expertise is called upon by clients from various industries, including MDAX companies. The team comprehensively advises on money laundering, corporate compliance, EU-Russia sanctions and supply chain due diligence matters. The practice is led by Torsten Fett who is regularly instructed by banks and financial services providers, and Sophia Habbe, who focuses on ESG compliance as well as diversity and inclusion issues. Product compliance is a key strength of Thomas Klindt, while the arrival of Andre Happel from Fieldfisher in February 2023 and the appointment of Alida Gölz to associated partner in January 2023 strengthened the strategic focus on tax and trade compliance. Stefanie Bischof (corporate, capital markets and financial regulatory compliance) moved to an in-house position in June 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Torsten Fett; Sophia Habbe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Thomas Klindt; Andre Happel; Alida Gölz; Volker Rosengarten; Bärbel Sachs; Karolin Fitzer; Philipp Gergen


Referenzen

‘The team around Sophia Habbe and Torsten Fett advises in a very strategic and forward-looking manner. Once the procedure has been discussed and defined, it is implemented very stringently and efficiently. The approach is careful, but always goal-oriented.’

‘Sophia Habbe advises very carefully and concise. She discusses the issues at both a strategic and tactical level and thinks with the goal in mind. She and her team offer comprehensive technical solutions.’

‘The team is characterized by good teamwork, high qualifications and a broad professional base.’

‘Highly qualified, extremely flexible in terms of time and very committed. All questions are answered professionally, precisely and comprehensively.’

Kernmandanten

Bosch-Gruppe


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  • Comprehensive advice to an international automotive supplier on supply chain due diligence issues.

  • Supporting an internationally active machinery manufacturer in further improving the internal compliance program for EU-Russia sanctions.

  • Advising an insurance group on the inventory of risks when using external personnel as well as supporting corrective measures and the introduction of a contractor compliance management system.

CMS

CMS' preventive compliance expertise is frequently called upon by companies from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical technology and logistics sectors. The service offering includes advice on human rights and environmental matters as well as on compliance and supply management systems. Practice head Harald Potinecke is experienced in product liability, compliance risk assessments and internal investigations and is supported by Joachim Kaetzler (internal investigations and money laundering prevention), Amelie Schäfer (external personnel and employment law compliance) and Florian Block (compliance management systems and product liability). The arrival of André Lippert from Taylor Wessing in May 2023 strengthened the public law and ESG-related capacities, while Till Komma regularly assists companies with compliance training and compliance management system reviews; Komma was appointed to counsel in January 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Harald Potinecke


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joachim Kaetzler; Amelie Schäfer; Florian Block; André Lippert; Till Komma


Referenzen

‘Very pleasant to deal with: the client’s ideas, interests and considerations are taken up, processed and openly discussed at all times.’

‘Data exchange takes place on drives, project storage is available to clients at any time. Covering all areas of law with the highest level of expertise.’

‘Outstanding leadership in the mandate. Updates from colleagues excellent, extremely collegial.’

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  • Advising and representing a state broadcaster on the comprehensive further development of its compliance management system and implementation of a whistleblower system.

Hengeler Mueller

Hengeler Mueller focuses on cross-border and high-stakes matters and assists large corporations and listed German companies from the real and financial economy. Among the key areas are ESG matters, US and EU sanctions regulations against Russia, greenwashing, whistleblower risk assessments and money laundering prevention. Noteworthy is the preventive compliance expertise of Vera Jungkind (data protection as well as product and anti-money laundering compliance), Fabian Quast (public law and regulatory), Wolfgang Spoerr (administrative law and regulatory) and Dirk Uwer (data protection and corporate social responsibility). Maximilian Ohrloff (money laundering prevention and compliance management systems) was appointed counsel in January 2023.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Vera Jungkind; Fabian Quast; Wolfgang Spoerr; Dirk Uwer; Maximilian Ohrloff; Markus Ernst; Christian Hoefs; Constantin Lauterwein; Sven Schneider; Christoph Stadler; Daniel Weiß;  Johanna Wirth; Carolin Raspé; Malte Wundenberg


Kernmandanten

WashTec AG


Allianz SE


GRENKE AG


TÜV SÜD AG


Deutsche Börse AG


Robert Bosch GmbH


Vonovia SE


Linklaters

Linklaters' interdisciplinary approach covers cross-border matters and the team frequently advises international financial institutions as well as German and foreign companies from various industries, including energy, aviation, automotive, manufacturing and consumer goods. The practice is experienced in advising on matters in connection with sanctions, including so-called exits of Western companies from Russia; the team also advises on human rights and supply chain-related matters, whistleblower systems, antitrust compliance, corporate governance, D&O liability as well as tax compliance and data protection. Hans-Ulrich Wilsing (corporate governance and corporate law) and Kerstin Wilhelm (internal investigations, preventive compliance and crisis management) jointly head the practice. Managing associate Jacqueline Kusserow advises on the prevention of sanctions risks and is also experienced in internal investigations.

Praxisleiter:

Hans-Ulrich Wilsing; Kerstin Wilhelm


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Daniel Pauly; Christian Hundeshagen; Timon Grau; Jacqueline Kusserow


Referenzen

‘A key strength was constructive discussions, analysis and brainstorming sessions. Ability to work on complex topics qualitatively under time pressure.’

‘Kerstin Wilhelm provided excellent, timely and high-quality support on complex issues.’

‘Ability to openly and satisfactorily discuss and brainstorm client concerns, including a high level of engagement.’

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  • Comprehensive advice on sanctions law to the Volkswagen Group on the sale of its shares in Volkswagen Group Rus LLC and its local subsidiaries to Art-Finance LLC, which is supported by the Russian dealer Avilon.

Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing comprehensively advises a diverse client roster, including start-ups, medium-sized companies, associations as well as international corporations, across various industries such as finance and technology. Key competencies are issues pertaining to compliance management systems, HR compliance, whistleblower systems, ESG as well as healthcare compliance. Martin Knaup (corporate compliance, compliance management systems and internal investigations) and Jan-Patrick Vogel (HR compliance) jointly head the interdisciplinary practice. Other key contacts are Mike Goldammer (China-related compliance), Stephan Manuel Nagel (antitrust compliance) as well as Jan-Lieven Stöcklein, who joined from PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft) in December 2022 and is experienced in compliance management systems.

Praxisleiter:

Martin Knaup; Jan-Patrick Vogel


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mike Goldammer; Stephan Manuel Nagel; Jan-Lieven Stöcklein; Sebastian Rünz


Referenzen

‘Very quick response time, very competent advice.’

Kernmandanten

AUDI AG


Flink


HAYS


Infarm Indoor Urban Farming


Thyssenkrupp AG


VDDI – Verband der Deutschen Dental-Industrie / GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie


Highlight-Mandate


  • Compliance advice to AUDI AG with a view to possible criminally relevant ‘false remuneration’ as a result of the BGH ruling on works council remuneration at VW.

  • Advising HAYS on financial regulatory law, corporate governance issues and all compliance issues (especially supply chain law, trade secrets law, whistleblowing).

  • Advising Infarm Indoor Urban Farming as part of a comprehensive compliance risk analysis and implementation of effective preventative compliance measures.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP 's dynamic team offers regular cross-practice as well as cross-location cooperation in supporting companies from the financial, automotive, online service providers and pharmaceutical sectors. The team's preventive compliance expertise includes anti financial crime matters (AFC), liability issues and ESG as well as sanctions and whistleblower systems. Practice head Daniel Zapf is experienced in compliance management systems, money laundering and compliance due diligence. Tine Schauburg is well versed in liability risks and retired partner of counsel Nils Clemm is regularly instructed by management bodies. Former practice head Karl-Jörg Xylander (white-collar criminal law, regulatory and corporate compliance) left the firm in February 2023 and joined CCI-LEGAL.

Praxisleiter:

Daniel Zapf


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tine Schauenburg; Nils Clemm


Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP's compliance team closely cooperates with its transaction practice and is experienced in transaction-related compliance due diligence, as well as supporting DAX and MDAX companies in matters pertaining to whistleblower systems, corporate governance and supply chain management. Thomas Grützner (white-collar criminal law and investigations), Tim Wybitul (data protection and administrative procedures) and Tobias Larisch (corporate law and corporate governance) jointly head the practice. Wolf-Tassilo Böhm (data protection) was appointed to counsel in January 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Thomas Grützner; Tobias Larisch; Tim Wybitul


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wolf-Tassilo Böhm; Stefan Bartz


Kernmandanten

Strabag


Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advises companies from the automotive, financial and TMT industries as well as their governing bodies on matters pertaining to the prevention of fraud and corruption, money laundering and export control as well as related sanctions issues; the service offering includes cross-border capacities thanks to an international network. Practice head Bernd Mayer offers longstanding experience in compliance management systems, corporate governance and internal investigations, while the team led by counsel Michael Albrecht vom Kolke primarily advises on matters pertaining to EU-Russia sanctions. European counsel Sarah Johnen has expertise in corporate governance and internal investigations.

Praxisleiter:

Bernd Mayer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke; Sarah Johnen


Referenzen

‘Incredibly responsive and attentive in their advice. Understand how financial institutions work and consistently provide clear, actionable advice.’

‘Thorough understanding of applicable law coupled with the ability to provide practical guidance in the face of uncertainty.’

‘Michael Albrecht vom Kolke: Incredibly responsive and thorough.’

Kernmandanten

Continental AG


ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE


Citigroup Inc.


L’Occitane International SA


Renault S.A.


Halliburton Company


Ball Corporation


Sylvamo Europe SRL


AGS Legal

AGS Legal is experienced in compliance and fraud-related litigation and focuses on supporting medium-sized companies and governing bodies from the construction and real estate industries in matters pertaining to civil, employment and criminal law. Practice head Jan Kappel (criminal and civil law) is well networked with boards of directors and senior executives and is supported by Wendelin Acker (liability matters, projects and engineering), Oliver Zöll (employment law and data protection) and Florian Junkers (asset tracing and recovery), who was appointed to equity partner in January 2023. Jacek Kielkowski (employment law and investigations) was also appointed to equity partner.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Kappel


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wendelin Acker; Oliver Zöll; Florian Junkers; Jacek Kielkowski


Referenzen

‘Jan Kappel: Very solution-oriented and pragmatic. Incredibly quick comprehension, even with very complex issues. Consulting is characterized by very pragmatic recommendations for action.’

‘Jan Kappel: Always available when there’s an emergency. Very well connected with very good contacts to all relevant departments.’

‘The firm is able to offer clients the type of specialized individual support typical of a boutique, coupled with the comprehensive advice and resources of a high-performing large law firm.’

Kernmandanten

ADAC


GERES Group


Interhomes AG


Kempinski Hotels SA / Kempinski AG


Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acts in close cooperation with the international network and comprehensively supports numerous domestic and foreign companies from the the financial, automotive and chemical sectors in the prevention of corruption and money laundering, sanctions and export controls as well as the implementation of compliance management and whistleblower systems. Practice head Dirk Seiler is an expert in white-collar criminal law and compliance and well versed in litigation. Counsel Enno Appel left the firm in December 2022 for an in-house position at Deutsche Bank.

Praxisleiter:

Dirk Seiler


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jin-Bum Yoon; Nathalie Thorhauer


Referenzen

‘Great experience in compliance.’

‘The compliance team is very experienced and business-oriented. They also have offices (all with a very high level of service) in various jurisdictions, which is always very helpful when we need to cover multi-jurisdictional projects.’

‘We usually work with Dirk Seiler and his team and have excellent experiences with them. He is a brilliant lawyer and we can always rely on him.’

‘Dirk Seiler: Working with him is great. Great understanding of the legal area of ​​compliance and various industries.’

Dirk Seiler: Incredibly experienced and pragmatic compliance expert; technically very good.’

The technically excellent HSF team covers all areas of compliance necessary in the company in the full range. For example, this applies to money laundering, corruption, policy creation and improvement of compliance systems, asset tracing, antitrust law or data protection.’

‘The team has a broad range of expertise and provides clients with truly full-service support in both preventive and reactive compliance.

Because of violations, it was good for us that the HSF team is experienced at the interface between criminal and civil law and also handled civil law enforcement and claims enforcement very successfully.’

Kernmandanten

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, Microsoft Corporation (USA)


Ford-Werke GmbH


Pfizer Inc. (USA), Pfizer Products Inc. (USA), Pfizer GmbH (Deutschland)


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  • Providing criminal and compliance prevention advice to a leading airline on corruption law issues and applicable corruption laws in several jurisdictions, including Singapore, China, USA, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia.

  • Preparation of various compliance reports (including Business Judgment Rule, reports on compatibility with the German Supply Chain Act) in connection with the signing of a long-term raw material supply contract for a German DAX company.

  • Ongoing criminal and compliance law advice to a global hardware and software manufacturer.

Pinsent Masons Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Solicitors Partnerschaft mbB

Pinsent Masons Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Solicitors Partnerschaft mbB is regularly instructed by medium-sized and listed companies from the automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and supply industries on matters pertaining to compliance management systems, risk analyses, whistleblower protection and sanctions as well as suitable local compliance measures in connection with the new supply chain law; the team also covers cross-border matters. Practice head Eike Grunert specialises in compliance risk analyses and special audits with a focus on ESG, corruption, fraud and taxes. Jochen Pörtge (criminal compliance and internal investigations) joined ADVANT Beiten in December 2022.

Praxisleiter:

Eike Grunert


Referenzen

‘Eike Grunert has a high level of competence, is well structured and easy to reach.’

An excellent team, full-service law firm, excellent specialists in the areas of life sciences and compliance, among others. Experts in the implementation of new laws, pragmatic, detailed, practice-oriented .’

Eike Grunert: Excellent expert, excellent consultant in the design and implementation of new legal regulations that must be implemented as part of compliance management systems. Practice-oriented, very experienced, pragmatic and precise. Very efficient.

Kernmandanten

Brose


CANCOM SE


DXC Technology


HomeServe Deutschland Holding GmbH & Co.


Hyland Software, Inc.


Knorr-Bremse AG


omniTECHNIK Mikroverkapselungs GmbH


TE Connectivity Germany GmbH


Toto Europe GmbH


Whitbread Group PLC / Premier Inn


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  • Advising TE Connectivity and several German subsidiaries on the design and implementation of legal ESG requirements under the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

  • Advising Hyland Software Inc. on risk assessment and risk mitigation measures in connection with inviting customers to Formula 1 sporting events.

  • Advising Whitbread Group PLC / Premier Inn, an international hotel chain, and its German subsidiaries on the implementation of legal requirements for the new German Whistleblower Protection Act and the underlying EU Whistleblower Directive.

SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft

SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft supports a client roster consisting of medium-sized and DAX40 companies from the mechanical engineering, supply and automotive industries as well as public sector clients in the development and implementation of compliance management systems, corporate governance and whistleblower system management as well as risk analyses and advises on issues pertaining to current legal requirements. The practice predominantly acts from the Mannheim and Frankfurt locations and is jointly led by the corporate experts Jochem Reichert, Nicolas Ott , Christian Gehling and Cäcilie Lüneborg. Marc Löbbe and Michaela Balke are experienced in corporate governance and D&O liability, and André Reinhard, who made partner in January 2023, focuses on employment law compliance. Principal associate Maximilian Goette is another key contact and advises on compliance and corporate law, including contentious matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jochem Reichert; Nicolas Ott; Christian Gehling; Cäcilie Lüneborg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marc Löbbe; Michaela Balke; André Reinhard; Maximilian Goette


Referenzen

‘Highly qualified colleagues with exceptional motivation who make each case completely their own and do not settle for second-best solutions.’

‘Cäcilie Lüneborg: An outstanding lawyer.’

‘Cäcilie Lüneborg: An exceptionally clever lawyer who is always loyal.’

‘The responses of SZA’s compliance team are always quick and reliable, the advice is pragmatic and easy to implement.’

‘Jochem Reichert is very experienced in this area and always advises with a sense of proportion. He has extremely fast reaction times.’

‘Extensive knowledge in the area of ​​compliance and ESG, extensive experience in the further development of compliance management systems.’

‘Christian Gehling has great specialist knowledge and experience, is a strategic thinker and a very good analyst.’

‘Cäcilie Lüneborg: An excellent fully qualified lawyer. Her legal advice and recommendations for implementation are always comprehensive, accurate and, above all, up to date. Her publications on current topics in the specialist press are also highly recommended.’

Kernmandanten

BASF SE


GBG Mannheimer Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH


Krone Unternehmensgruppe


Mektec Europe Gruppe


Renolit SE


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  • Advising companies in various sectors on setting up the supply chain management system and implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act.

  • Advising a mechanical engineering SDAX company on a compliance management review of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the CMS.

WilmerHale

WilmerHale's German compliance practice frequently cooperates with the firm's US location on cross-border matters, including regular instructions in connection with US monitorships, where the team acts on behalf of pharmaceutical and industrial clients. Antitrust compliance, data protection and sanctions are also core areas of the team. Co-head Jan Wendler is experienced in DOJ mandates and also advises on compliance management systems and business partner due diligence; he jointly heads the practice with Christian Crones, who regularly handles complex compliance and cross-border US and EU-related matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Wendler; Christian Crones


Referenzen

‘Outstanding know-how to manage complex issues in the interests of the company.’

‘Jan Wendler: A genius in his field. He has the talent to turn compliance into a competition advantage for companies.’

Kernmandanten

Bilfinger SE


Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA


Holcim


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  • Independent compliance monitor for Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA.

  • General compliance and sanctions law advice to Bilfinger.

BRP RENAUD

BRP RENAUD offers comprehensive compliance advice and supports German medium-sized companies from various sectors, including insurance and automotive, in compliance management systems, risk analyses, internal whistleblower systems, compliance training as well as corporate governance matters. Johannes Scherzinger left the firm and joined Rödl & Partner in September 2022. The new practice heads Martin Beutelmann (antitrust law and compliance management systems) and Stefan Reuter (transparency register, money laundering, whistleblower protection and D&O liability) jointly head the team.

Praxisleiter:

Martin Beutelmann; Stefan Reuter


Referenzen

‘The performance of the firm is excellent. They provide quick and precise advice on every request.’

‘Broad expertise in one team.’

‘Flexibility, quick response, tailored and individual advice, very pleasant cooperation.’

Kernmandanten

Insolvenzverwalter der Fuhrländer AG


MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG


VOV GmbH


Witzenmann GmbH


Dusar Frigo GmbH


Ehemalige Aufsichtsratsmitglieder der GENO Wohnbaugenosschenschaft eG


Ehemaliger Vorstand der ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG


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  • Comprehensive compliance advice to Witzenmann GmbH, including company-wide risk analysis, setting up an internal whistleblower system and an external complaint procedure, setting up an international compliance network at the subsidiaries and setting up a reporting office in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act.

  • Comprehensive advice to a large construction company on the compliance management system and its strategic development, including setting up a whistleblower system.

GSK Stockmann

GSK Stockmann's team focuses on the prevention, detection and subsequent response in connection with compliance matters and advises medium-sized companies from the pharmaceutical, logistics and real estate sectors on ESG issues, supply chain due diligence, whistleblower protection and money laundering; the practice is also experienced in compliance management systems, risk analyses and compliance reviews. Eric Mayer has industry expertise in automotive, hightech, healthcare and real estate and advises on anti-corruption and industry compliance.

Praxisleiter:

Eric Mayer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gerhard Gündel


Kernmandanten

Affimed GmbH


Apogenix AG


Aroundtown SA


EUROPA-CENTER AG


Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA


Medraxa Therapeutics GmbH


MLP Finanzberatung SE


Olam International Limited


Rejuveron Life Sciences AG


SÜSS MicroTec SE


Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG


Vonovia SE


AMANDUS KAHL GmbH & Co. KG


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  • Comprehensive advice to Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG on compliance management system development and expansion, compliance risk analysis and compliance review as well as support in the introduction of supply chain due diligence.

  • Advising Vonovia SE on the further development of the compliance management system and the compliance organization, compliance training, money laundering training and compliance risk analysis as well as sanctions list checking advice, whistleblowing hotline support and compliance health check.

  • Advising SUSS MicroTec SE on setting up the compliance management system and compliance organization, compliance risk analysis, regulation revision and WBS support.

Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's team is experienced in compliance and corporate governance and focuses on  clients from the financial sector, including real estate funds, which the practice supports in transactions, financing and fund investments as well as investment law matters. Franz-Clemens Leisch (compliance management systems, risk analyses, the prevention of fraud, corruption and money laundering) heads the practice and is supported by Reinhold Kopp (corporate and antitrust law) as well as Daniel Smyrek (corporate and foreign trade law, supply chain issues), who joined from Alexander & Partner in July 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Franz-Clemens Leisch


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Reinhold Kopp; Daniel Smyrek


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  • Advising a leading group of companies in the food sector on business judgment rules: liability issues, examining risks in old plants with regard to AN and environmental protection.

  • Compliance advice to an international group of companies in the manufacturing sector, particularly on money laundering prevention, whistleblower system. Further focus on supply chain due diligence obligations.

  • Advising a large real estate portfolio holder and developer on capital market compliance, including various legal bases.

Kapellmann und Partner

Kapellmann und Partner offers industry expertise in various sectors, including the construction, real estate, manufacturing and supply industries, and supports medium-sized companies, corporations and DAX30 companies in compliance matters. The team is experienced in antitrust, criminal, employment, corporate and data protection law and primarily advises on the implementation of compliance management systems, risk analyses and compliance audits. Ivo du Mont (antitrust and competition law) and Julia Lange (criminal and antitrust compliance) jointly head the practice. Antitrust experts Axel Kallmayer, Julia Wiemer and Gregor Schiffers as well as the white collar criminal lawyer Kay Schumann are further key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Ivo du Mont; Julia Lange


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Axel Kallmayer; Julia Wiemer; Gregor Schiffers; Kay Schumann


Referenzen

‘Quick responsiveness, high service orientation.’

‘Ivo du Mont: Professionally very competent. Quick comprehension, pragmatic and solution-oriented.’