Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP‘s team regularly assists with compliance audits and internal investigations, both in cooperation with and independently of German and American investigative authorities. Financial services providers, technology companies and corporations with business interests in Russia regularly instruct the team on allegations of corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations. Practice head Bernd Mayer primarily advises on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, while counsel Michael Albrecht vom Kolke is a key contact for Russia-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Incredibly responsive and attentive in their advice. Understand how financial institutions work and always provide clear, actionable advice.'
- 'Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements related to investigations. Provide appropriate resources to ensure investigations are carried out efficiently.'
- 'Thorough understanding of applicable law coupled with the ability to provide practical guidance in the face of uncertainty.'
- 'Michael Albrecht vom Kolke: Incredibly responsive and thorough.'
Key clients
- Continental AG
- ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
Work highlights
- Advising the supervisory board of Continental AG on an internal investigation relating to diesel emissions and related corporate governance issues.
- Advising ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE on an internal investigation in connection with possible violations of regulatory requirements by a subsidiary.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernd Mayer