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About

Provided by Hengeler Mueller

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 an increasingly strong corporate advisory practice covering a broad spectrum of economic crime topics. It is strong in matters pertaining to fraud, corruption and insider trading as well as tax evasion. The team is further known for representing clients in proceedings concerning diesel emissions manipulation, product safety and cum-ex matters, and also assists 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.

Notable practitioners

Constantin Lauterwein is a key contact for clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Hengeler Mueller verfügt über eine zunehmend starke Unternehmensberatungspraxis, die ein breites Spektrum an wirtschaftsstrafrechtlichen Themen abdeckt. Sie ist stark in Fragen des Betrugs, der Korruption und des Insiderhandels sowie der Steuerhinterziehung. Das Team ist ferner bekannt für die Vertretung von Mandanten in Verfahren zur Manipulation von Dieselabgasen, zur Produktsicherheit und zu Cum-Ex-Angelegenheiten und unterstützt auch bei Vorwürfen von Verstößen gegen internationale Finanzsanktionsregime. Die Kanzlei berät regelmäßig DAX-Unternehmen und -Vorstände sowie internationale Banken und Konzerne und ist insbesondere für die Abwicklung großer, komplizierter Mandate, auch mit grenzüberschreitendem Bezug, bestens gerüstet.

Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Constantin Lauterwein ist ein wichtiger Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

Work Highlights

Provided by Hengeler Mueller

  • Hengeler Mueller advised a major construction company on an internal investigation.

  • Hengeler Mueller hat ein großes Bauunternehmen bei einer internen Untersuchung beraten.

Strengths

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The Hengeler Mueller team is strongly positioned in the market.

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Das Team von Hengeler Mueller ist stark im Markt positioniert.

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Members

Provided by Hengeler Mueller

Wolfgang Spoerr