Clifford Chance's White Collar, Regulatory & Compliance practice is considered a leading address for companies and banks exposed to criminal matters, particularly in the financial services sector. In addition to criminal defense, the practice also assists with criminal tax law, while dealing with cum-ex, cum-cum and similar structures, among other matters. It further advises clients on violations of data protection regulations and economic and financial sanctions, such as Russia sanctions, as well as on anti-money laundering and criminal insolvency issues. Criminal tax law as well as corruption, breach of trust and money laundering are handled by practice head Heiner Hugger, among others, while David Pasewaldt also advises companies on corruption allegations, capital market violations and tax evasion matters. Julia Baedorff, who is another key contact, is distinguished by her expertise in defending clients in preliminary proceedings and in handling internal investigations and compliance issues.
Testimonials
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'The team is excellently positioned. Strong staff and excellent quality across all levels.'
'Heiner Hugger, David Pasewaldt and Julia Baedorff work at the highest professional level. They are fast, reliable, professionally outstanding and always collegial. They also have active experience of representing clients in court.'
Work highlights
- Advising numerous international and European banking groups and asset managers on alleged cum-ex and cum-cum transactions and related deals.
- Advising a German bank in an investigation by a German public prosecutor's office regarding an alleged violation of a prohibition on disposal and provision of assets under the EU sanctions against Russia.