White Collar & Tax Criminal Law

Not only decision-makers, but also entire organisations can become the focus of the investigating authorities – with serious consequences.

How we support you

We represent both individuals and companies in the event of investigations, searches or seizures.

Our services include, among others

  • defending of decision-makers in white-collar criminal cases (often, for example, in cases of alleged delay in filing for insolvency)
  • advising on criminal tax law risks
  • representation/accompaniment of company representatives during searches and advice on how to co-operate with investigating authorities
  • defence in fine proceedings in accordance with the OWiG
  • if several employees are the focus of investigations: coordinating individual defence lawyers (provided this is in the interests of the company)
  • advising on dealing with criminal employees (criminal and labour law) 
What we achieve for you

Our corporate defence and advice aims at averting fines and sanctions and helps to protect the company's interests against potential internal and external parties.

In the defence of individuals, priority is given to bringing any investigation proceedings to an end without a trial. If a trial cannot be avoided, we can often make the consequences manageable by reaching an agreement between the court and the parties involved in the proceedings.

"They fight for solutions together with the client and they do it successfully."

Client feedback, The Legal 500

Case closed:
Accusation of delay in filing for insolvency

The investigations

Our client, a former member of the management board of a DAX company, was accused by the public prosecutor's office of delaying insolvency following the insolvency of the stock company. The manager's career and livelihood were at stake.

The defence

Dr Bernd Guntermann from our team took over the criminal defence of the client. The clear objective: to completely clear up the allegations and prevent a trial from being opened.

The result

Our team was able to prevent charges from being brought. The proceedings were settled in accordance with Section 170 (2) of the German Code of Criminal Procedure and the client was able to move on to new challenges unencumbered.

Your team for White Collar & Tax Criminal Law