Gleiss Lutz demonstrates skill in uncovering potential misconduct, regulatory breaches, and governance failures within corporations and financial institutions. The team conducts comprehensive fact-finding exercises, such as forensic reviews, interviews, and in-depth document analyses, which clients rely on to protect their interests, mitigate risks, and safeguard their reputations. Practice head Eike Bicker helps supervisory boards and financial regulators develop corporate defence strategies, including negotiating settlements. Marcus Reischl advises clients amid compliance crises and supports them through subsequent internal investigations and related civil litigation. Investigations counsel Nicolas Rossbrey joined the team from White & Case LLP in 2025; he advises on corporate criminal investigations and assists clients in navigating interactions with regulatory and enforcement authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great team - in my opinion, a leading firm in Germany. High level of knowledge and experience.'
- ‘Marcus Reischl is highly skilled and efficient.'
- ‘I have had an excellent experience with Eike Bicker, who I find knowledgeable about German, US and European anti-corruption issues. He is consistent, thorough, prepared, and understands the current issues.'
- ‘I have conducted several high-profile investigations with Gleiss Lutz over the past years, and the team has consistently delivered exceptional performance. They demonstrate the right approach when handling complex matters.’
- ‘Marcus Reischl is undoubtedly the go-to expert for internal investigations in Europe. He enjoys an excellent reputation not only with authorities but also among key decision-makers in Germany.'
- ‘Eike Bicker's team is capable of handling big and complicated cases.'
- 'Eike Bicker is very committed. Excellent lawyer who provides tailored answers without using too many words. Ideal for C-level communication. Good time management.'
- 'Very committed. Excellent lawyer who provides tailored answers without using too many words. Ideal for C-level communication. Good time management.'
- 'High expertise linked with hand-on-approach and good understanding of client's needs.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- Wirecard AG
- ALNO AG
- Puma SE
- AGCO
- Atlas Elektronik/Thyssen Krupp
- Bosch
- BUYIN
- Carl Zeiss Meditec
- Daimler
- Deutsche Beteiligung AG
- Hypo Real Estate
- Merz
- OMV AG
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Siemens
- Solaris SE
- VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG
- Volkswagen/AUDI/Porsche
Work highlights
Carried out an independent internal investigation on potential failures of Deutsche Bahn to maintain railway infrastructure in Germany after a train derailed in 2022, with 5 dead and 70+ persons injured near Munich.
Advised Wirecard AG’s insolvency administrator in the global investigation into a multi-billion-euro fraud case. Acted as lead litigation counsel for the insolvency administrator, which included actions against third parties and former executives and directors.
Guided ALNO and its insolvency administrator through an internal investigation, cooperated with investigative authorities, asserted D&O liability claims against multiple parties in court and settled with D&O insurers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Eike Bicker
Other key lawyers
Marcus Reischl; Christoph Skoupil; Michael Arnold; Caroline Saalwächter-Hirsch; Felix Wrocklage; Nicolas Rossbrey