Latham & Watkins LLP offers forensic expertise in domestic and cross-border matters, which includes white collar crime as well as related data protection, regulatory, antitrust, employment and corporate law issues. The team assists with alleged billing fraud and misconduct in the workplace as well as ESG, supply chains, sanctions and embargoes. Thomas Grützner (human rights and HR compliance) heads the practice with Tim Wybitul, who is well versed in data protection and whistleblower systems. Former co-head Tobias Larisch (corporate governance, corporate law and M&A) moved to Kirkland & Ellis International LLP mid 2024.
Testimonials
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'A very strong and broadly positioned team for all questions of the internal investigation.'
'Thomas Grützner: Very well networked and pragmatic. Very short reaction times.'
'Stefan Bartz: Rising star in the field of internal investigations; very competent and solution-oriented.'
'Thomas Grützner's team has extensive experience in dealing with internal investigations, including in cross-border contexts. The team works efficiently, pragmatically and has in-depth legal expertise.'
'Thomas Grützner is goal-oriented, very pragmatic and able to take the client's wishes into account at all times. Working with him is cooperative, productive and pleasant at all times. Mr. Grützner has in-depth legal knowledge.'
- 'Very comprehensive practical experience, which is also based on sound knowledge of the underlying framework conditions.'
- 'Thomas Grützner offers extensive practical experience and knowledge of the regulatory framework.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Wohnen
Work highlights
- Defending and advising Deutsche Wohnen before the ECJ in connection with various issues regarding to the highest GDPR fine in Germany to date.