Kipper Durth Schott has extensive cross-border expertise in commercial and criminal tax law and is instructed by German as well as international clients. In addition to the continued demand for advice on cum-ex matters, the team is also frequently active in defending board members, CEOs and employees against allegations of fraud, sanctions violations, money laundering, embezzlement and tax evasion. Oliver Kipper specialises in national and international criminal law, while Hanno Durth focuses on cybercrime and the protection of trade secrets and Stefanie Schott primarily assists with criminal tax law as well as European and national white-collar criminal law.
Testimonials
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- 'Hanno Durth has very good detailed knowledge, even in exceptionally complex situations.'
- 'kipper+durth stands out among German law firms for the breadth of its work in the area of white collar criminal law, including the defense of tax/tax proceedings, extradition and other cross-border activities, as well as in relation to sanctions advice.'
- 'They have not lost sight of their clients and are fighting for those who teach them persistently and with impressive knowledge of the German legal system and tactics.'
- 'Equally impressive is their ability to explain the complexities of the German legal system to an English audience with ease.'
- 'The team provides excellent advice to individuals, particularly in cross-border matters, where it performs best in Germany in economic and tax matters. They enjoy an outstanding reputation for excellence among international lawyers.'
- 'Stefanie Schott is a wonderful lawyer and is one of the brightest white-collar criminal law talents in the international arena.'
- 'The company's reputation and reach extend far beyond its size. They have an impressive network of lawyers with whom they have consulted in numerous jurisdictions and are able to advise clients on their German risk as part of multi-jurisdictional teams.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Kipper, Hanno Durth, Stefanie Schott