In addition to its traditional focus on banking and finance, Linklaters‘ cross-practice and cross-location compliance offering focuses on the energy, aviation, industry, automotive and technology sectors. The team advises on various topics, including supply chain due diligence, whistleblower protection, human rights, corporate governance, D&O liability and cybersecurity as well as MeToo-related issues, antitrust matters and sanctions; the latter is a key strength of managing associate Jacqueline Engineer. Criminal lawyer Kerstin Wilhelm (financial, automotive, industry and technology sectors) co-leads the team with Staffan Illert (corporate governance, internal investigations); Illert recently took over the co-management from Hans-Ulrich Wilsing (corporate governance), who simultaneously switched to the of counsel position.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong team that works well together and efficiently masters all compliance challenges.'
- 'Kerstin Wilhelm impresses with her in-depth specialist knowledge, excellent subject matter knowledge and strategic vision.'
- 'Comprehensive banking expertise and networking in the industry.'
- 'The team is very experienced and has extensive knowledge.'
Work highlights
Advising a DAX company in connection with parallel antitrust proceedings in the European Union and other jurisdictions as well as an internal investigation concerning large parts of the company with numerous interviews and a forensic data analysis.
Supporting an industrial company in conducting an internal investigation into suspected violations of the EU sanctions against Russia.
Advising a global logistics service provider in over 40 jurisdictions in connection with a cyber incident.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kerstin Wilhelm; Staffan Illert
Other key lawyers
Daniel Pauly; Christian Hundeshagen; Timon Grau; Jacqueline Engineer; Hans-Ulrich Wilsing