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Skadden is frequently retained by corporate boards and board committees to conduct internal investigations into possible irregularities, often involving high-profile matters, including allegations of accounting and other improprieties raised by government enforcement agencies or whistleblowers. 

We are particularly experienced in conducting prompt and thorough investigations already prior to government intervention or completion of the government's investigation.

The firm regularly guidance on corporate issues and advises clients regarding the establishment and implementation of business ethics compliance programs as well as provide counsel with respect to specific compliance concerns, including those related to anti-corruption issues, anti-money laundering issues, and trade sanctions and export control issues.

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Compliance - Germany

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden boasts an experienced practice covering a significant breadth of compliance law for domestic and international clients. The team is particularly strong advising on financial and foreign trade sanctions as well as corporate governance questions. The law firm is further capable of handling investigations into corruption as well as emissions reporting. The law firm assists with D&O claims and M&A compliance. Its clientele includes banks as well as automotive, energy and pharmaceutical companies.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Skadden verfügt über eine erfahrene Praxis, die eine beträchtliche Bandbreite des Compliance-Rechts für nationale und internationale Mandanten abdeckt. Das Team ist besonders stark in der Beratung zu Finanz- und Außenwirtschaftssanktionen sowie Fragen der Corporate Governance. Darüber hinaus ist die Kanzlei in der Lage, Ermittlungen wegen Korruption sowie die Emissionsberichterstattung zu übernehmen. Die Kanzlei begleitet D&O-Ansprüche und M&A-Compliance. Zum Kundenkreis zählen Banken ebenso wie Automobil-, Energie- und Pharmaunternehmen.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Continental on an internal investigation into its supervisory duties in connection with the supply of engine control units and software in Vitesco Technologies. 

  • Skadden beriet Continental bei einer internen Untersuchung zu den Aufsichtspflichten im Zusammenhang mit der Lieferung von Motorsteuergeräten und Software bei Vitesco Technologies. 

Strengths

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Our lawyers at Skadden are willing to delve into complex issues for us.

Compliance respondent
Germany

The Skadden team's work is very comprehensive and thorough, and the lawyers set the right priorities.

Compliance respondent
Germany

Die Arbeit des Skadden-Teams ist sehr umfassend und gründlich, und die Anwälte setzen die richtigen Prioritäten.

Compliance respondent
Germany

Unsere Anwälte bei Skadden sind bereit, sich für uns in komplexe Sachverhalte zu vertiefen.

Compliance respondent
Germany

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Albrecht vom Kolke
4
Band 4

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke is a counsel at Skadden who specialises in white-collar defence, investigations and economic sanctions. He frequently advises a mix of German and international management and supervisory boards on their corporate governance and compliance issues. He divides his time between Skadden's Munich and Frankfurt offices.

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke is a technically brilliant lawyer whose advice is incredibly important to us.

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke is a real expert who has total confidence.

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke ist Counsel bei Skadden und spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftsverteidigung, Ermittlungen und Wirtschaftssanktionen. Er berät regelmäßig eine Mischung aus deutschen und internationalen Vorständen und Aufsichtsräten zu ihren Fragen der Corporate Governance und Compliance. Er teilt seine Zeit zwischen den Skadden-Büros in München und Frankfurt auf.

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke ist ein fachlich brillanter Anwalt, dessen Beratung für uns unglaublich wichtig ist.

Michael Albrecht vom Kolke ist ein echter Experte, der vollstes Vertrauen hat.

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