Jones Day‘s compliance practice is well versed in forensic matters pertaining to corruption, embezzlement, HR compliance and money laundering and regularly covers cross-border issues thanks to the international network. The team acts integrated into the investigations and white collar defense practice and also handles criminal law issues. Practice head Thomas Preute is experienced in investigations regarding antitrust and competition law, corruption, export controls and human rights.

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Work highlights

  • Advising an international investment bank on conducting internal investigations into possible organisational negligence and possible breaches of duty of care by the management of one of the client's portfolio companies in connection with a loss event.
  • Advising an international automotive supplier and conducting international internal investigations into allegations relating to the alleged use of defeat devices.
  • Supporting a pharmaceutical company in conducting an internal investigation and advising the client on cooperation with law enforcement authorities in connection with investigations into illegal temporary employment, forgery and human trafficking by temporary employment agencies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Preute

Other key lawyers

Michael Mayer