Hogan Lovells International LLP's core competencies include advising on product liability and supply chain issues as well as assisting with allegations of corruption, money laundering and fraud. The most recent instructions pertain to alleged violations of Russia and Iran sanctions; clients also benefit from the international network regarding cross-border matters. These competencies are complemented by an industry focus on life sciences, automotive, pharmaceuticals and finance. Practice head Sebastian Lach also acts as co-CEO of the firm's own legaltech brand ELTEMATE; Lach is particularly experienced in supporting investigations pertaining to the FCPA and SED/DOJ, and his team includes criminal lawyer Désirée Maier, who is well versed in the life sciences sector. Lukas Ritzenhoff, who is experienced in supporting dawn raids and implementing compliance management systems, joined the partner roster in January 2024, while Simone Ridder, who is experienced in supporting administrative investigations, moved to Eversheds Sutherland in November 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Hogan Lovells' compliance practice is one of the best in the market. Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature and size of the team, it provides comprehensive advice on all compliance issues and handles internal investigations from a single source. The team's ability to manage complex projects and achieve outstanding results for clients is unique. The team does not just advise on the facts, but also solves the client's problems.'
'Special expertise in advising on complex and international compliance issues. Special expertise and good technical solutions for complex internal audit procedures.'
'We can only recommend Sebastian Lach and Lukas Ritzenhoff!'
'Christian Ritz: Exceptional competence in the structuring and implementation of internal audit processes.'
'Very responsive and precise, they independently take up new information for investigative approaches and at the same time have a good sensitivity to costs for the client.'
'Sebastian Gräler is legally brilliant and has an outstanding technical and economic understanding. His advice is business-oriented and he delivers excellent results.'
'Philip Matthey is very experienced and brings his own long-standing commercial perspective into the considerations and therefore knows where the pitfalls are in-house and can therefore provide excellent advice.'
'Very easy to reach. Immediate, precise and always accurate assessment of the respective process. Very good feedback. Pragmatic and very practical recommendations for action. High level of technical competence and good cross-practical as well as functional action and economic thinking.'

Key clients

Alpha Reisebüropartner GmbH
Amedes Group
Armira Growth
Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)
Cariad SE
Caterpillar
CureVac Corporate Services GmbH
Evonik
Holcim
Ingram Micro
Merz Gruppe
Motel One
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Rhenus Assets & Services GmbH & Co. KG
Sartorius AG
UN Global Compact Network Germany
Viatris
Vitesco
WWF

Work highlights

Advising Sartorius AG in connection with its compliance management system and compliance reporting systems based on the EU Whistleblower Directive as well as on ESG compliance, in particular on the implementation of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
Ongoing advice to Vitesco Technologies on the conception and further development of the Vitesco Technologies Legal Compliance Management System as well as conducting an internal investigation on various technical conformity issues.
ESG compliance support to currently more than 30 companies, including Caterpillar, CureVac, Ingram Micro, Merz Group and Motel One.