Gleiss Lutz is well versed in internal investigations and advises on money laundering, regulatory and white collar criminal law issues as well as related allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and fraud. The team places a strong focus on the finance sector, where instructions pertain to regulatory audits as well as cum-ex and cum-cum issues. The practice regularly takes the lead in proceedings before the relevant authorities and courts as well as in administrative proceedings, investigations and criminal proceedings; recently the practice was also instructed to act as a voluntary monitor for Deutsche Bahn. Litigator and practice head Eike Bicker focuses on corporate compliance and is experienced in advising financial institutions.
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Témoignages
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'The team has a very broad range of themes and has outstanding expertise in all compliance, corporate governance and white collar issues.'
'The team has professional expertise and is committed to the success of its clients. The team combines a good understanding of the law with a practical approach to problem solving, ensuring that clients receive not only legal advice but also actionable solutions tailored to their specific needs.'
'Eike Bicker is an outstanding expert in the field of complex internal investigations.'
'Marcus Reischl: Extremely experienced in working with investigative and regulatory authorities; quick comprehension.'
- 'Christoph Skoupil: Very strong legally and experienced in white collar criminal law; solution-oriented.'
- 'Eike Bicker stands out for his commercial and solution-oriented approach. He combines legal expertise and detailed knowledge with above-average market knowledge in internal investigations and is at the same time able to present and argue topics in a way that is suitable for the executive and supervisory boards.'
- 'They respond quickly, understand clients' needs and communicate their advice well. Exceptional team, very good collaboration.'
- 'Very quick support on complex internal investigations with external enforcement experience. Quick assembly of the team and ability to take the lead.'
Clients clés
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- Wirecard AG
- Solaris SE
Points forts
- Supporting Deutsche Bahn AG in an independent internal investigation into possible failures in the maintenance of railway infrastructure in Germany following a train derailment in 2022 that left five people dead and more than 70 injured.
- Advising the insolvency administrator of Wirecard AG on the global investigation of a multi-billion dollar fraud case. Global lead counsel for litigation on behalf of the insolvency administrator, including claims against third parties and former executives and directors.
- Supporting Solaris SE in banking supervisory audits and (special) investigations in addition to representing and defending in complex administrative offense proceedings of the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
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Responsable de la pratique
Autres avocats clés
Marcus Reischl; Christoph Skoupil