The Linklaters team acts integrated into the Crisis Management & Compliance practice and consists of white collar crime, antitrust, capital markets, corporate and foreign trade law experts. The mainstays include the support in allegations of money laundering, corruption and tax evasion as well as sanctions violations. The team is led by criminal lawyer Kerstin Wilhelm (finance, automotive, industrial and technology sectors) and Staffan Illert (corporate, M&A, crisis management); Illert recently took over the co-management from Hans-Ulrich Wilsing (corporate law), who simultaneously switched to the of counsel position. Key contact Jacqueline Engineer is experienced in EU sanctions law.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Kerstin Wilhelm; Staffan Illert
Other key lawyers
Jens Blumenberg; Hans-Ulrich Wilsing; Christian Hundeshagen; Daniela Seeliger; Jacqueline Engineer