Kipper Durth Schott

Kipper Durth Schott Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB is a boutique law firm exclusively dedicated to white-collar criminal law and criminal tax law with offices in Frankfurt and Darmstadt.

The firm consists of four managing partners and two associates and enjoys an outstanding reputation in both the German and international markets for its meticulous approach, strategic precision, and highly specialised expertise.

All partners focus on commercial criminal law, each having developed a distinct profile within this field: Stefanie Schott is particularly recognised for her work in criminal tax law and European and transnational criminal law; Dr Durth specialises in corporate defence and professional disciplinary law; Dr Kipper focuses on transnational and international criminal law; and Jakob Lehners has built a strong reputation for handling complex and high-stakes court proceedings, particularly in matters involving confiscation law.

The firm is consistently recommended nationally and internationally as one of the leading white-collar criminal law practices in Germany. Peers particularly commend the firm’s personal commitment and analytical depth, observing that “What truly distinguishes this department is its highly personalised approach combined with a deep commitment to clients” and that “The team understands the complexities of the financial and commercial issues in depth.”

Beyond client representation, all four partners are deeply engaged in professional exchange and the advancement of criminal defence practice through active participation in selected legal organisations and specialist publications. Dr Durth and Dr Kipper were founding members of the Wirtschaftsstrafrechtliche Vereinigung e.V. (WisteV). Dr Kipper also founded the European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers (EFCL). Stefanie Schott and Dr Kipper serve on the boards of significant national and international legal associations, and Ms Schott acts as an expert in European and criminal law for the German Federal Bar.