Morrison Foerster is regularly retained to lead corporate fact-finding investigations into matters with legal and reputational ramifications. The practice is co-headed by Roland Steinmeyer and Patricia Ernst, who was promoted to partner in 2024. Together, the practitioners manage internal investigations and advise corporate management through compliance crises, with additional expertise in litigation and D&O insurance matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'MoFo Berlin are highly experienced in a wide array of compliance topics, but their truly remarkable capability is putting compliance obligations in the perspective of the executive board and the supervisory board.’
- ‘Roland Steinmeyer - nobody in the market is more experienced and resilient than he. Patricia Ernst is his protégée and right hand. She has the knowledge and drive that will make her one of the top three investigators in the market.'
Key clients
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Practice head
Roland Steinmeyer; Patricia Ernst
Other key lawyers
Patrick Späth; Felix Helmstaedter; Jakob Tybus; Tim Bartels; Alexander Eisenfeld