Well versed in handling matters with cross-border elements, Clifford Chance is equipped to operate across a range of sectors, with a particularly strong presence in the banking segment and frequent instructions from sectors such as chemicals, tech, and real estate. The team’s varied portfolio includes advice on offences such as violations of transaction bans related to sanctions, fraud, and money laundering, as well as proficiency in criminal tax law and advice on dawn raids, internal investigations, and witness investigations. Heiner Hugger leads the department and excels in fraud prevention measures, while also covering the full spectrum of investigations and court proceedings in the white-collar crime field. Julia Baedorff‘s focus areas include capital markets, criminal law, as well as environmental offences, while David Pasewaldt’s busy workload extends to advice on offences such as tax evasion and sanctions violations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Outstanding legal expertise combined with strong commercial insight.’
- ‘Heiner Hugger - One of the most experienced partners in the field. David Pasewaldt - Exceptional legal knowledge combined with hands-on, solution-oriented thinking. Gerson Raiser - Commercially minded and pragmatic in complex situations.’
- ‘Enthusiasm to bring business projects forward together with the client and highly service oriented.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘Stand out staff are Heiner Hugger and Gerson Raiser for their client-first approach and extensive experience.’
- ‘Very profound and deep knowledge and long-standing expertise. The team has become a very trusted adviser. ’
- ‘Heiner Hugger stands out due to his very profound expertise and knows exactly what he is doing. ’
- ‘Clifford Chance has very experienced senior partners in this area and a long-lasting track record.’
Work highlights
Advised and represented various international and European banking groups and asset managers in connection with several investigation proceedings of German and other European public prosecutors' offices for allegations of tax evasion in connection with alleged cum/ex, cum/cum and other related transactions, including conducting and advising on internal investigations and support during dawn raids.
Advised and represented an international banking group in investigation proceedings of a German public prosecutor's office for the allegation of a violation of a transaction ban regarding Russian state-owned entities under EU sanctions against Russia.
Advised and represented a German technology company in investigation proceedings of a German public prosecutor's office regarding the allegation of tax evasion in connection with corporate tax, trade tax and VAT declarations.
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Practice head
Heiner Hugger
Other key lawyers
Julia Baedorff; David Pasewaldt; Gerson Raiser