Noerr‘s preventive compliance expertise is called upon by clients from various industries, including MDAX companies. The team comprehensively advises on money laundering, corporate compliance, EU-Russia sanctions and supply chain due diligence matters. The practice is led by Torsten Fett who is regularly instructed by banks and financial services providers, and Sophia Habbe, who focuses on ESG compliance as well as diversity and inclusion issues. Product compliance is a key strength of Thomas Klindt, while the arrival of Andre Happel from Fieldfisher in February 2023 and the appointment of Alida Gölz to associated partner in January 2023 strengthened the strategic focus on tax and trade compliance. Stefanie Bischof (corporate, capital markets and financial regulatory compliance) moved to an in-house position in June 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team around Sophia Habbe and Torsten Fett advises in a very strategic and forward-looking manner. Once the procedure has been discussed and defined, it is implemented very stringently and efficiently. The approach is careful, but always goal-oriented.'
  • 'Sophia Habbe advises very carefully and concise. She discusses the issues at both a strategic and tactical level and thinks with the goal in mind. She and her team offer comprehensive technical solutions.'
  • 'The team is characterized by good teamwork, high qualifications and a broad professional base.'
  • 'Highly qualified, extremely flexible in terms of time and very committed. All questions are answered professionally, precisely and comprehensively.'

Key clients

  • Bosch-Gruppe

Work highlights

  • Comprehensive advice to an international automotive supplier on supply chain due diligence issues.
  • Supporting an internationally active machinery manufacturer in further improving the internal compliance program for EU-Russia sanctions.
  • Advising an insurance group on the inventory of risks when using external personnel as well as supporting corrective measures and the introduction of a contractor compliance management system.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Torsten Fett, Sophia Habbe

Other key lawyers

Thomas Klindt, Andre Happel, Alida Gölz, Volker Rosengarten, Bärbel Sachs, Karolin Fitzer, Philipp Gergen