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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts an experienced practice covering a significant breadth of compliance law for domestic and international clients. The team is particularly strong at 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 tax offences. 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, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Beratung nationaler und internationaler Mandanten im Bereich Compliance. Das Team ist besonders kompetent in der Beratung zu Finanz- und Außenhandelssanktionen sowie Fragen der Corporate Governance. Die Kanzlei ist zudem in der Lage, Korruptions- und Steuerstrafverfahren zu begleiten. Sie unterstützt Mandanten bei Organhaftungsansprüchen und der Einhaltung von M&A- Vorschriften. Zu ihren Mandanten zählen Banken sowie Unternehmen aus der Automobil-, Energie- und Pharmabranche.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom advised the supervisory board of a global automotive supplier on D&O coverage following an internal investigation.

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom beriet den Aufsichtsrat eines globalen Automobilzulieferers hinsichtlich der D&O-Versicherung nach einer internen Untersuchung.

Strengths

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom handled the matter with full control, even in difficult moments.

    Compliance respondentGermany

  • I find the team to be creative when new solutions are required. The lawyers have a "we go through the wall for you" attitude and a client-first approach.

    Compliance respondentGermany

  • The law firm is fast, reliable and provides a great work product.

    Compliance respondentGermany

  • Clients benefit from its practical, business-oriented advice that anticipates regulatory trends and mitigates risk.

    Compliance respondentGermany

  • What is particularly impressive is the team's combination of technical expertise, a structured approach and the ability to deliver high-quality results even under time pressure.

    Compliance respondentGermany

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher und Flom behielt die Angelegenheit auch in schwierigen Momenten voll im Griff.

    Compliance respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Albrecht vom Kolke
    Michael Albrecht vom Kolke

    Michael Albrecht vom Kolke

    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 as well as D&O claims. He divides his time between the law firm's Munich and Frankfurt offices.

    Michael Albrecht vom Kolke ist Rechtsanwalt bei Skadden und spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, interne Untersuchungen und Wirtschaftssanktionen. Er berät regelmäßig deutsche und internationale Geschäfts- und Aufsichtsräte zu Fragen der Corporate Governance und Compliance sowie zu Organhaftungsansprüchen. Er ist in den Münchner und Frankfurter Büros der Kanzlei tätig.

    • He is the calm eye of any investigative storm. He charts a course through German regulatory squalls with the precision of a chronometer and the discretion of a trusted confidant.

      Compliance respondentGermany

    • Michael Albrecht vom Kolke has keen commercial foresight.

      Compliance respondentGermany

    • Michael Albrecht vom Kolke has a totally reliable and resilient personality. He is, in short, a lawyer you would want to have on your side in critical situations.

      Compliance respondentGermany

    • He is proactive and has a full mastery of facts and legal assessments. He is clear in presentations to the board and very solid and convincing in discussions.

      Compliance respondentGermany
    • Er ist proaktiv und verfügt über umfassende Kenntnisse der Fakten und rechtlichen Beurteilungen. Seine Präsentationen vor dem Vorstand sind klar und verständlich, und er tritt in Diskussionen sehr souverän und überzeugend auf.
      Compliance respondentGermany
    • Michael Albrecht vom Kolke ist ein absolut verlässlicher und belastbarer Mensch. Kurz gesagt: Er ist ein Anwalt, den man in kritischen Situationen an seiner Seite haben möchte.
      Compliance respondentGermany

    • Er ist der Ruhepol in jedem Ermittlungs-Sturm. Mit der Präzision eines Chronometers und der Diskretion eines vertrauten Ratgebers steuert er sich durch die deutschen Regulierungsdschungel.

      Compliance respondentGermany

    • Michael Albrecht vom Kolke verfügt über ausgeprägten kaufmännischen Weitblick.

      Compliance respondentGermany
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