Pohlmann & Company

Pohlmann & Company is one of the leading german interdisciplinary and internationally active law and consulting firms, with a clear focus on compliance, corporate governance, investigations and ESG. The firm specializes in pragmatic solutions and operates globally through effective interdisciplinary teams composed of former industry executives, top-tier attorneys, and experienced management consultants.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Independent compliance reviews, audits, and monitorships (particularly appointments by U.S. authorities such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the World Bank Group)
• Preventive compliance consultancy
• Internal investigations and related dispute resolution
• Corporate governance advisory
• Crisis management
• Environmental compliance and sustainability management

Initially, the firm focused on advising companies on the implementation and further development of compliance management systems and corporate governance frameworks, including comprehensive compliance risk analyses and health checks. As the firm became established in the legal market, expanded its partnership, and strengthened its international monitorship practice, its scope broadened significantly, particularly in the area of internal investigations.

Alongside its prominent corporate monitorship practice, Pohlmann & Company has developed a strong investigations practice and is widely recognized as a premium provider for independently conducting and advising on complex international investigations. The firm supports companies, management bodies, supervisory boards, and audit committees in matters involving regulatory proceedings, investor- and ESG-driven issues, corporate culture allegations (including discrimination and sexual harassment), and cyber incidents.

The investigations practice benefits from seamless collaboration between internationally experienced lawyers and the firm’s internal advisory and forensic teams. This integrated approach enables lean, dedicated client teams that deliver legal analysis, in-depth financial transaction reviews, and testing, providing a comprehensive one-stop investigation service, including support in regulatory and judicial enforcement contexts.

With extensive experience at the intersection of preventive compliance, remediation, and internal investigations—particularly in crisis situations and in dealings with authorities—the firm is highly regarded at executive and board levels. Supervisory boards, audit committees, boards of directors, managing directors, and senior management rely on Pohlmann & Company for structuring and evaluating corporate governance frameworks, handling D&O matters, and establishing legally compliant and efficient organizational structures, including the delegation of responsibilities.

A core element of the consulting practice is the development and implementation of innovative compliance tools and IT-supported compliance applications. Through a train-the-trainer approach, the firm designs and implements practice-oriented, interactive training and communication measures, ranging from tailored compliance dialogues and classroom training to comprehensive e-learning programs.

Legal compliance advisory also includes guidance to executive bodies on legal obligations and the assessment and defense of potential liability claims, including D&O-related matters.

Pohlmann & Company also has longstanding expertise in environmental compliance. Building on early expansion in this field and strategic expertise in aviation and climate protection law, the firm addresses current challenges such as ESG requirements with flexibility and technical depth. Its expertise includes environmental risk management, environmental management systems, environmental compliance, and restructuring contracts. The firm specializes in the spin-off of environmental liability risks to enhance corporate value and has developed innovative contract structures for green building projects. It has advised on numerous major projects and crisis situations, often in leading roles, including compliance health checks and internal investigations.

Pohlmann & Company

Bockenheimer Landstraße 39

60325 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Pohlmann & Company

Nymphenburger Strasse 4

80335 Munich

Germany

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www.pohlmann-company.com