The shortlist is based on Chambers and Partners’ independent research, in particular interviews and feedback from across the market. Firms are shortlisted where their work in the relevant practice area stands out in that process.
Cross-border internal investigations present companies with significant organizational, legal, and strategic challenges. In particular, differing legal provision and handling authorities across multiple jurisdictions complicate the planning and execution of such investigations.
One-day in-person seminar:
Planning – Execution – Case Insights – Practical Recommendations
The question of whether certifications such as IDW PS 980 or ISO 37301 have a relieving effect in an emergency – or open up new liability risks – is of concern to many companies. Our partners Dr. Oliver Sahan and Dr. Ramona Höft will provide exciting insights into this topic from a criminal law perspective at the EY Compliance Working Groups in Hamburg and Hannover.
German and European export control law continues to develop dynamically, with ongoing changes presenting companies and their leaders with new, additional challenges. Learn which violations will be considered criminal offenses in the future, which stricter regulations for dual-use goods will apply, in which cases the possibility of voluntary disclosure will be eliminated, and what penalties and fines will be imposed.
Criminal proceedings against corporate executives are becoming ever more common and can have severe consequences personally as well as business-related. Precautionary as well as in-depth evaluation of the legal risks and appropriate action regarding criminal liability is therefore paramount for managers and heads of legal and compliance departments.
