Kipper Durth Schott specialises in defending clients facing tax-related criminal charges, and is also able to assist in cases where fraud is alleged, both on a domestic and cross-border basis. Oliver Kipper is particularly well versed in fraud cases spanning multiple jurisdictions around Europe and the United States, while Hanno Durth takes the lead in matters of cyber-crime and trade secrets. Rounding out the group of name partners is Stefanie Schott, the firm’s expert in criminal tax law.
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- ‘Oliver Kipper and Stefanie Schott are really good. Client oriented, responsive and independent in their judgment.’
- ‘I work mainly with Stefanie Schott, one of the leading lights of the practice. She has a prodigious work output, a formidable intelligence and a no-nonsense approach which makes her a pleasure to work with. When you refer a client to her, you can be confident that they will get the best available advice on German law and criminal legal procedure.’
- ‘Extremely approachable, highly responsive and true experts in white collar crime. A niche law firm with a real international presence, they assist other law firms to advice on cross border investigations.’
- ‘Stephanie Schott is a real talent. An exceptional lawyer with great experience in tax and fraud. Oliver Kipper is brilliant, always on hand to offer advice and has great knowledge and experience.’
- ‘Oliver Kipper is a standout amongst his peers, widely known both in and outside of Germany and has an excellent grasp of client issues, strategic goals and working through the regulatory landscape to achieve the goals.’
- ‘The firm excels at international work. They have deep relationships with lawyers in other jurisdictions that they can call on for the benefit of their clients, and they're familiar with the background law in many other countries that allows them to spot issues.’
Practice head
Oliver Kipper; Hanno Durth; Stefanie Schott