Leveraging the firm’s international network, DLA Piper provides expert advice in criminal compliance and internal investigations, which frequently contain cross-practice as well as cross-border elements. At the same time, the department is representing clients from a range of industries in investigations related to offences such as tax evasion, corruption, or violation of the Foreign Trade Act. Christian Schoop represents both companies that suffered damages, as well as companies that are affected from alleged offences committed by their employees across the full spectrum of commercial criminal law. Emanuel Ballo is particularly recommended for his expertise in proceedings related to money laundering. Both are well supported by Anna Lena Nowicki. Sebastian Mai joined the team in October 2024 from an in-house position, further bolstering the firm’s offering in global investigations with noteworthy experience in the healthcare, life sciences, and technology segments.
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- ‘People and results make this a great firm.’
- ‘I would like to mention Emanuel Ballo, he is a fantastic expert for Compliance.’
- ‘Christian Schoop has a lot of experience and is very professional. Good contact with authorities in Germany.'
Work highlights
Advised a listed consumer goods manufacturer and conducted an internal investigation following a whistleblower report on suspicious activities at the German subsidiary. The allegations related in particular to criminal and tax law violations by the managing director and CFO of the subsidiary, as well as other criminal law violations by business partners.
Represented a DAX company in connection with investigations in South Africa into possible irregularities and allegations of corruption in connection with the awarding of contracts by state-owned companies in the energy and transport sectors.
Conducted an internal investigation with international relevance in the medical device sector based on several whistleblower reports, as well as advising and defending the company in connection with the disclosure of the information to US authorities, in particular the DoJ.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Other key lawyers
Emanuel Ballo; Sebastian Mai; Christian Schoop; Anna Lena Nowicki