Hengeler Mueller, Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

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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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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory - Germany

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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 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 zunehmend starke 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

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.