With a particularly active internal investigations practice, Noerr advises on allegations of misconduct, fraud, bribery, corruption, theft of trade secrets, and regulatory breaches. The team frequently handles cross-border investigations, represents companies in criminal proceedings, and guides clients in remediating compliance gaps uncovered during investigations. The group is led by a trio of Christian Pelz, who defends clients in criminal, civil, tax, and regulatory proceedings, Ingo Theusinger, who focuses on directors’ and officers’ liability and governance issues, and Rainer Wilke, who advises on trading and company law disputes in arbitration and court proceedings. Torsten Fett leads internal corporate investigations, while Jana Hanke provides valuable expertise in both investigations and white-collar crime matters.
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Work highlights
Advised a supervisory board in the context of a complex and time-sensitive internal investigation triggered by potential accounting irregularities identified during the preparation of annual financial statements.
Conducted a process-oriented internal investigation on behalf of the management board regarding potential violations of EU-Russia sanctions.
Advised as lead counsel, supported by Alston & Bird, on the removal of a client from OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and issuance of a general license, allowing all transactions with the client.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Christian Pelz; Ingo Theusinger; Rainer Wilke
Other key lawyers
Torsten Fett; Anke Meier; Bärbel Sachs; Karolin Fitzer; Philipp Gergen; Konrad Gieseler; Alida Gölz; Frédéric Kuhn; Jana Hanke; Frederike Dalitz