Clifford Chance’s internal investigations practice has a strong track record in advising companies on engagement with public officials and conducting due diligence on AML, bribery, and sanctions risks in M&A and joint ventures. The practice is led by Peter Dieners and Heiner Hugger, who specialise in investigations, criminal, and regulatory proceedings. Julia Baedorff also plays a key role in overseeing internal investigations and advising clients on criminal proceedings, tax law, and ESG-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very experienced, calm advice.’
- ‘Heiner Hugger and Julia Baedorff are both very eloquent and trustworthy.’
- ‘Very skilled team.’
- 'Quality and depth of knowledge, ability of team to explain complex issues in a digestible format and availability of team members, along with efficiency of service.'
- 'Heiner Hugger and Gerson Raiser stood out for their client-centric approach and extensive experience.'
Work highlights
Advised a German real estate investment group on an internal investigation in connection with whistleblower reports on allegations of embezzlement and fraud.
Advised companies from the banking, oil, industrials, tech and entertainment, consumer goods, life science and other industries on the set-up of whistleblowing systems and on subsequent investigations.
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Practice head
Heiner Hugger; Peter Dieners
Other key lawyers
Ines Keitel; David Pasewaldt; Julia Baedorff; Gerson Raiser; Caroline Scholke