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Hengeler Mueller

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory

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Hengeler Mueller advises and represents corporate clients, their executives and board members on white collar matters: in criminal and regulatory fine proceedings both in Germany and abroad, in investigations and in court, as advisors, defence counsel or as representatives of the injured party. In internal investigations, advice and representation on criminal law issues is a key driver of success.

The firm's focus is on complex white collar issues and cross-border investigations conducted against global corporations. Hengeler assists German and international companies in investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice and other foreign authorities, as well as by German public prosecutors. The team also has extensive expertise in dealing with requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.

Executing a tailored strategy and undertaking professional communication with the investigating authorities are of paramount importance for safeguarding the interests of the firm's corporate clients and the individuals affected. Hengeler's lawyers have long-standing experience in handling criminal law charges and proceedings as well as in coordinating large groups of individual defence counsel – in Germany and worldwide.

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What the Team is Known For

Hengeler Mueller has a leading corporate advisory practice covering a broad spectrum of economic crime topics. It is strong in matters pertaining to fraud, corruption and tax evasion. The team is further known for representing clients in proceedings concerning diesel emissions manipulation and product safety, as well as assisting with allegations of violations of international financial sanctions regimes. The law firm regularly advises DAX companies and management boards as well as international banks and corporations, and is particularly well equipped to handle large, complicated mandates, including those with cross-border elements.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Hengeler Mueller verfügt über eine führende Beratungspraxis im Bereich Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, die ein breites Spektrum an Themen abdeckt. Die Kanzlei ist besonders stark in Angelegenheiten wie Betrug, Korruption und Steuerhinterziehung. Darüber hinaus ist das Team bekannt für die Vertretung von Mandanten in Verfahren zur Manipulation von Dieselabgaswerten und zur Produktsicherheit sowie für die Unterstützung bei Vorwürfen von Verstößen gegen internationale Finanzsanktionsregime. Die Kanzlei berät regelmäßig DAX-Unternehmen und Vorstände sowie internationale Banken und Konzerne und ist besonders gut für die Bearbeitung großer, komplexer Mandate, auch mit grenzüberschreitenden Bezügen, aufgestellt.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hengeler Mueller provided Adidas with corporate defence in investigations conducted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

  • Hengeler Mueller vertrat Adidas in den Ermittlungen der Europäischen Staatsanwaltschaft.

Strengths

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  • The team possesses a strong commercial awareness and a forward-thinking approach to ensure sustainable solutions.

    Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory respondentGermany

  • Hengeler Mueller is ahead of the curve and has a very impressive and mature team within this field that handles very prominent cases.

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  • Hengeler Mueller has a deep understanding and experience with parallel German and US regulatory investigations.

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  • The team cuts to the chase at lightning speed and brings it to paper in a very concise manner.

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  • Das Team verfügt über ein ausgeprägtes wirtschaftliches Verständnis und eine zukunftsorientierte Herangehensweise, um nachhaltige Lösungen zu gewährleisten.
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  • Hengeler Mueller verfügt über umfassende Kenntnisse und Erfahrung mit parallelen deutschen und US-amerikanischen behördlichen Ermittlungen.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Constantin Lauterwein
    Constantin Lauterwein

    Constantin Lauterwein

    Constantin Lauterwein boasts an extensive practice in internal investigations, particularly relating to fraud, securities trading violations, bribery and breach of trust allegations. He regularly advises major international retailers and software developers as well as domestic banks.

    Constantin Lauterwein verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in internen Untersuchungen, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit Betrug, Verstößen gegen Wertpapierhandelsgesetze, Bestechung und Vertrauensbruch. Er berät regelmäßig große internationale Einzelhändler und Softwareentwickler sowie inländische Banken.

    • He keeps the bigger picture in sight while drilling down into details as well when needed. He also has very good communication.

      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory respondentGermany

    • He is very diligent, fast, proactive and drives things forward. He is solution-oriented, pragmatic and able to adjust to company culture.

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    • Constantin Lauterwein is very quick in understanding not just the legal part of the topic but what it means in commercial terms and in relation to our business model.

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    • Er behält stets das große Ganze im Blick und geht bei Bedarf auch auf Details ein. Zudem verfügt er über sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
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    • Er ist sehr gewissenhaft, schnell, proaktiv und treibt die Dinge voran. Er ist lösungsorientiert, pragmatisch und kann sich gut in die Unternehmenskultur einfügen.
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    • Constantin Lauterwein versteht sehr schnell nicht nur den juristischen Aspekt des Themas, sondern auch dessen wirtschaftliche Bedeutung und die Relevanz für unser Geschäftsmodell.
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