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Whether dealing with high-stakes investigations, defending against government enforcement actions or pursuing growth opportunities, success depends on calibrating risk.

With highly skilled lawyers on the ground, we understand the regulatory, business and cultural landscape, wherever you are. And by connecting investigations and rapid crisis response with effective risk management solutions, our integrated approach helps you safeguard your business and protect corporate reputation.

Increasing focus on internal investigations into integrity incidents (discrimination, bullying, harassment, retaliation). To this end, we have set up a working group with DICO, in which Volkswagen, Allianz, adidas, Deutsche Bank, Roche and thyssenkrupp participate, led by Nicolai Behr.

Strategic focus on internal investigations related to ESG topics such as supply chains, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the environment, complemented by various publications, presentations and global initiatives, led by Anahita Thoms.

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a respected practice group with a strong focus on cross-border investigations relating to bribery, tax evasion and fraud issues. It assists international clients with global corporate compliance programmes and whistle-blowing systems, as well as export control and sanctions law. The team also advises on product compliance and safety. Its client roster includes companies from the pharmaceutical, media, manufacturing and technology sectors.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Baker McKenzie verfügt über eine angesehene Praxisgruppe mit einem starken Fokus auf grenzüberschreitende Ermittlungen im Zusammenhang mit Bestechung, Steuerhinterziehung und Betrug. Sie unterstützt internationale Mandanten bei globalen Corporate-Compliance-Programmen und Hinweisgebersystemen sowie im Exportkontroll- und Sanktionsrecht. Das Team berät auch zu Produktkonformität und -sicherheit. Zu den Kunden zählen Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Pharma, Medien, Fertigung und Technologie.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie conducted an internal investigation into allegations of corruption in China for a DAX 40 company.

  • Baker McKenzie hat eine interne Untersuchung zu Korruptionsvorwürfen in China für ein DAX-40-Unternehmen durchgeführt.

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Nicolai Behr is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Munich office who co-heads the law firm's investigations, compliance and ethics group in Germany. He has a particular focus on internal investigations spanning allegations of corruption, discrimination and fraud.

Nicolai Behr is a great lawyer in this area.

Nicolai Behr ist Partner im Münchner Büro von Baker McKenzie und Co-Leiter der Investigations-, Compliance- und Ethikgruppe der Kanzlei in Deutschland. Er hat einen besonderen Schwerpunkt auf interne Untersuchungen, die sich mit Korruptions-, Diskriminierungs- und Betrugsvorwürfen befassen.

Nicolai Behr ist ein großartiger Anwalt auf diesem Gebiet.

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