Compliance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Provided by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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Chambers Review
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher advises clients on cross-border internal and external investigations and monitorships. The team often assists with preventative compliance, including risk assessments and cross-border compliance systems. Additional expertise at the law firm includes compliance and risks connected to tax law, sanctions, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and emissions regulation. Gibson Dunn represents clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, energy and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn advised the supervisory board of Allianz SE concerning US DOJ and SEC investigations into its subsidiary Allianz Global Investors, relating to allegations of securities fraud connected to the liquidation of the Structured Alpha funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Gibson Dunn are very good at getting to the point and analysing the key legal questions; they are precise and don't beat around the bush."
"Gibson Dunn was able to handle a highly complex matter, aligning various interests of different stakeholders while always producing legally well-founded and practicable solutions."
"What I like with Gibson Dunn is that as a client you really get the best team for your matter."
"The team has an absolute client focus and is super pleasant and professional to work with."
"The lawyers at Gibson Dunn are very good at getting to the point and analysing the key legal questions; they are precise and don't beat around the bush."
"Gibson Dunn was able to handle a highly complex matter, aligning various interests of different stakeholders while always producing legally well-founded and practicable solutions."
"What I like with Gibson Dunn is that as a client you really get the best team for your matter."
"The team has an absolute client focus and is super pleasant and professional to work with."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"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."
Finn Zeidler is focused on compliance including contentious issues and an active adviser on internal investigations in Germany and internationally. He is particularly well versed in the financial services sector and frequently assists with matters pertaining to regulatory compliance elements, including investigations by financial market authorities.
"Finn Zeidler is very strong at dealing with senior decision makers and board members."
"Finn Zeidler stands out for his accessibility, gets to the point and clear guidance on options and connected risks."