A renowned portfolio of national and international companies regularly rely on Herbert Smith Freehills LLP's expertise in white-collar crime to assist with administrative offense and criminal proceedings. The group covers a broad spectrum of white-collar crime issues, including corruption, breach of trust, fraud, as well as trade and business secrets, and also advises on insolvency offenses and cybercrime. The practice is equally adept at handling cum-ex and diesel scandal issues. Dirk Seiler, whose area of expertise includes both the defense of companies against criminal charges and the representation of companies that have been harmed, heads the team.
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Key clients
- Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
- Microsoft Corporation (USA)
- Ford-Werke GmbH
- Pfizer Inc. (USA)
- PfizerProducts Inc. (USA)
- PfizerGmbH (Deutschland)
Work highlights
- Advising a DAX company on criminal law risks related to anti-corruption, money laundering and sanctions.
- Defending an international automobile manufacturer involved in the diesel emissions scandal against allegations of alleged illegal defeat devices, including allegations of fraud.
- Advising an international hotel chain in criminal proceedings concerning fraud and breach of trust.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dirk Seiler