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verte | rechtsanwälte

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel

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verte | rechtsanwälte

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Our team is not only working in the field of classical individual defence cases but is also offering criminal law consulting to companies, which is of great importance in the area of white collar criminal law. This includes both preventative advice for companies, but also the protection of company interests in criminal proceedings against investigating authorities and the press, as well as the coordination of the sometimes numerous individual defence of accused employees.

We provide defence and advice in all areas of national and international criminal law. At our firm, every client will find an expert for their individual case.

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel - Germany

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

verte | rechtsanwälte is well reputed for its experience in individual defence mandates, demonstrating expertise in fraud, corruption and embezzlement cases as well as breach of trust issues. The team is further active in tax criminal law, including cum-ex matters, and represents clients in enviromental criminal law matters. The law firm is also well placed to handle breaches of duty of care. verte | rechtsanwält's client list includes high-ranking executives as well as supervisory boards.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

verte | rechtsanwälte genießt einen hervorragenden Ruf für ihre Erfahrung in der individuellen Verteidigung und verfügt über Expertise in Fällen von Betrug, Korruption und Veruntreuung sowie in Fällen von Vertrauensbruch. Das Team ist zudem im Steuerstrafrecht, einschließlich Cum-Ex-Verfahren, tätig und vertritt Mandanten in umweltstrafrechtlichen Angelegenheiten. Die Kanzlei ist auch bestens aufgestellt, um Fälle von Sorgfaltspflichtverletzungen zu bearbeiten. Zu den Mandanten von verte | rechtsanwälte zählen Führungskräfte und Aufsichtsräte.

Strengths

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  • The speed and quality of the team's work stands out in particular.

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  • verte is solution-oriented and always acts in the client's best interest.

    Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
  • verte ist lösungsorientiert und handelt stets im besten Interesse des Kunden.

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  • Die Geschwindigkeit und Qualität der Arbeit des Teams sind besonders hervorzuheben.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christian Schmitz
    Band 2Christian Schmitz

    Christian Schmitz

    Christian Schmitz is adept at handling the defence of individuals in bribery and fraud cases, and assists clients with matters relating to corruption and breach of trust. He also acts for high-profile clients on criminal tax law, including cum-ex.

    Christian Schmitz ist versiert in der Verteidigung von Einzelpersonen in Bestechungs- und Betrugsfällen und berät Mandanten in Angelegenheiten im Zusammenhang mit Korruption und Vertrauensbruch. Er vertritt zudem prominente Mandanten im Steuerstrafrecht, einschließlich Cum-Ex-Verfahren.
    • He is completely to the point; no beating around the bush.

      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • Christian Schmitz works in a very solution-oriented manner that is in the best interests of his clients. He is also very collegial and absolutely reliable.

      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • Christian Schmitz is really super.

      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • He is very responsive and on top of all current events.

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    • Er kommt sofort zur Sache; er redet nicht um den heißen Brei herum.
      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • Christian Schmitz ist wirklich super.
      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • Er reagiert sehr schnell und ist über alle aktuellen Ereignisse bestens informiert.
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    • Christian Schmitz arbeitet sehr lösungsorientiert und stets im besten Interesse seiner Mandanten. Er ist zudem sehr kollegial und absolut zuverlässig.
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  • Band 4Alexander Paradissis
    Band 4Alexander Paradissis

    Alexander Paradissis

    Alexander Paradissis is reputed for his work representing clients against allegations of white-collar and tax offences.

    Alexander Paradissis ist bekannt für seine Arbeit als Anwalt von Mandanten, die wegen Wirtschaftskriminalität und Steuerhinterziehung angeklagt sind.
    • Alexander Paradissis is a great communicator and team player. He is very experienced in court and has a strong presence.

      Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Defence Counsel respondentGermany
    • I can only say good things about him. He is very pragmatic and client oriented. He is very calm, collected and pleasant to work with.

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    • Ich kann nur Gutes über ihn sagen. Er ist sehr pragmatisch und kundenorientiert. Er ist sehr ruhig, besonnen und die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm ist sehr angenehm.
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    • Alexander Paradissis ist ein hervorragender Kommunikator und Teamplayer. Er ist sehr erfahren vor Gericht und hat eine starke Ausstrahlung.
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