[in German]

September 23, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Breach of Duty or Criminal Offense? – When Employment Law Crosses into Criminal Law and Seemingly Routine Employment Matters Suddenly Give Rise to Criminal Exposure

Timekeeping and overtime, the employment of foreign skilled workers, the engagement of purported independent contractors, interactions with works councils, anonymous whistleblower reports, the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and internal investigations: many issues that arise in day-to-day employment practice have a criminal law dimension—often without those involved realizing it.

Failing to identify these risks early can put more than just the company at risk. Executives, HR professionals, and compliance officers may also expose themselves personally to liability under both employment and criminal law.

In our webinar, we will examine the key areas where employment law and criminal law intersect—from both an employment law and a criminal law perspective. Using typical real-world scenarios, we will explore when a breach of duty can escalate into a criminal investigation, what liability risks companies and individual decision-makers may face, and how HR, Legal, and Compliance should work together to respond effectively and in accordance with the law.

Who Should Attend:

• Heads of Human Resources
• Heads of Legal
• Compliance Officers
• In-house Counsel and
• Executives

What You Will Gain:

• Identify risks at an early stage
• Navigate critical areas with greater legal certainty
• Avoid liability and reputational damage

Dr. Michaela Felisiak, Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland, and Dr. Sascha Knaupe, criminal defense attorney at ROXIN, will share insights and practical experience gained from many years of advising and representing clients in these sensitive areas.

We look forward to your participation!

Register here [in German]

September 17, 2026

Three Recent Rankings Recognize the Work of ROXIN Rechtsanwälte

In the latest 2026 JUVE ranking for white-collar and tax criminal law, ROXIN is recognized in all three categories: white-collar criminal defense for individuals, corporate criminal defense, and criminal tax law.

Dr. Oliver Sahan, Dr. Johannes Altenburg, and Dr. Ramona Höft are also listed among the frequently recommended lawyers.

Our partner Dr. Ramona Höft is recognized as a “Rising Star 2026.” She is also highlighted as a frequently recommended lawyer in the field of criminal tax law. Her recognition is further underscored by a market participant quoted by JUVE, who described Dr. Höft as “an authority in criminal tax law.”

Dr. Johannes Altenburg was named a TOP Lawyer for Criminal Law in the latest 2026 FOCUS Recht & Rat ranking.

ROXIN has also received recognition in the latest F.A.Z. Institut “TOP Lawyer 2027” ranking. Five ROXIN lawyers were recognized in the field of white-collar and tax criminal law: Dr. Oliver Sahan, Dr. Johannes Altenburg, Dr. Ramona Höft, Dr. Sascha Knaupe, and Dr. Mika Kremer.

We are grateful for the recognition by JUVE Verlag, FOCUS, and the F.A.Z. Institut. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and colleagues for their continued trust.

[in German]

September 15, 2026 | 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Internal Investigation 2026 – Your Legal & Compliance Update

Date: September 15, 2026
Location: Le Méridien Hamburg, An der Alster 52, 20099 Hamburg
Format: One-day, in-person seminar
For: Heads of Legal, Chief Compliance Officers, In-house Counsel

What’s it about?

Internal investigations can be sensitive – and sometimes unavoidable. This one-day seminar will show you how to stay in control and act strategically, legally, and effectively.

Speakers:

• Dr. Johannes Altenburg (Lawyer | Partner, Specialist Lawyer for Criminal Law, Certified Defense Counsel for Tax Law (DUV e.V.))
• Dr. Ramona Höft (Lawyer | Partner, Specialist Lawyer for Tax Law, Certified Defense Counsel for Tax Law (DUV e.V.))
• Christian C. Reinert (General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Global VP Legal, Compliance & IP RAUMEDIC AG)
• Dr. Adriane Winter (Head of Global Legal, Compliance, Risk and ICS (GLE) | Chief Compliance Officer BSH Hausgeräte GmbH)

Topics include:

• How to respond to suspected criminal behavior
• Planning and structuring an internal investigation
• Useful investigative tools and methods
• Legal strategy options and employee handling
• Working with public authorities
• Real-world case studies and group discussion
• Action steps for search & seizure scenarios

Participant feedback:

„Great overview and very practical tips in a short time.“
„Structured, informative, and very hands-on.“
„No one wants to deal with this – but you must. This course prepares you.“

Registration & more information: www.diruj.de

September 21, 2026

WirtschaftsWoche has once again named ROXIN among Germany’s leading and recommended law firms in the field of criminal law in 2026. This year’s ranking places particular emphasis on matters in which employment-related disputes may also give rise to criminal law risks for companies and executives.

The accompanying WirtschaftsWoche article “Mit harten Bandagen” examines current developments and challenges in legal practice and highlights the law firms and attorneys that are particularly recommended in the areas of law covered by the ranking.

Employment disputes are by no means always confined to the labor courts. Allegations involving compliance violations, internal investigations, or the conduct of executives can quickly also result in criminal law implications. For companies and individuals in positions of responsibility, early and interdisciplinary legal advice is therefore particularly important.

Against this backdrop, WirtschaftsWoche has published its latest 2026 law firm ranking. ROXIN is once again listed as a recommended firm in the field of criminal law. In addition, our partners Dr. Oliver Sahan, Dr. Johannes Altenburg, Dr. Ramona Höft, and our Counsel Dr. Mika Kremer were each named particularly recommended lawyers.

The recognition reflects the firm’s continued work at the intersection of criminal law, white-collar criminal law, and corporate disputes. Particularly in complex matters involving multiple areas of law, experience, strategic advice, and a precise assessment of potential personal and commercial risks are essential.

ROXIN is pleased to receive this renewed recognition and would like to thank its clients and colleagues for their continued trust and recommendations.

The Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI) first identified major law firms, mid-sized firms, specialized boutiques, and solo practitioners active in Germany. More than 26,000 lawyers were then invited to participate in the survey and asked to recommend the five most highly regarded law firms and lawyers in each of the legal fields examined.

Find the full ranking here

Annual Report 2026

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February 05, 2026, 09:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Oliver Sahan

ROXIN-Webinar: Current Insights from Criminal Defense Practice: What Public Prosecutors Prioritize—and Where the Risk Often Remains Largely Theoretical

The webinar is being conducted in cooperation with Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Syndikusanwälte (ARGE; Regionalgruppe Nord, led by Dr. Tanja Grotowsky and Bettina Joos).

February 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (part I)

Webinar: When the Prosecutor Rings Twice! Criminal Legal Expenses Insurance – An Introduction with Practical Insights (Guest Lecture at hendricks GmbH)

Dr. Oliver Sahan

The webinar is organized and hosted by hendricks GmbH. Dr. Oliver Sahan (ROXIN) will be speaking and sharing compelling insights from his work as a criminal defense attorney on high-profile cases.

February 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (part II)

Webinar: When the Prosecutor Rings Twice! Criminal Legal Expenses Insurance – An Introduction with Practical Insights (Guest Lecture at hendricks GmbH)

Dr. Oliver Sahan

The webinar is organized and hosted by hendricks GmbH. Dr. Oliver Sahan (ROXIN) will be speaking and sharing compelling insights from his work as a criminal defense attorney on high-profile cases.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ROXIN webinar: Increased criminal and administrative penalty risks in foreign trade law

Dr. Oliver Sahan and Dr. Michaela Möhlenbeck

The webinar is being held in cooperation with the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj).

March 26, 2026, 07:00 p.m.

ROXIN Ladies Lounge with guest lecture on the topic: Keeping Your Head Up – On Resilience and Humility in Public Crises

Patricia Schlesinger (former chairwoman of ARD and director of rbb, Coach) and Dr. Ramona Höft

The ROXIN Ladies’ Lounge is a networking format for female lawyers, offering space for professional exchange, personal conversations, and career networking.

April 30, 2026

Guest lecture at the German Pay Transparency Day in Munich

Dr. Sascha Knaupe

German Pay Transparency Day is organized by Compliance Berater and is being held in cooperation with mit Dr. Dominik Sorber and Dr. Michaela Felisiak (FairPay Hosts).

May 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ROXIN webinar: Searches

Dr. Johannes Altenburg

The webinar is being held in cooperation with the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj).

September 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Conducting the diruj classroom course on internal investigations in Hamburg

Dr. Johannes Altenburg and Dr. Ramona Höft

The course is organized by the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj).

September 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ROXIN Webinar: Where Employment Law and Criminal Law Intersect in Practice

Dr. Sascha Knaupe (ROXIN) and Dr. Michaela Felisiak (Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland)

November 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ROXIN Webinar: Voluntary disclosures and supplementary tax returns in a corporate context

Dr. Ramona Höft

The webinar is being held in cooperation with the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj).

June 27, 2026 [past event]

The hottest day of the year. Six law firms. Plenty of team spirit — and a great cause! The ROXIN Cup 2026 was a tournament we will not soon forget.

With the proceeds, we are once again supporting Team Bananenflanke Itzehoe e.V., an organization that gives children and young people with disabilities the opportunity to play soccer, be part of a team, and experience community.

With temperatures around 42°C on the sidelines,

showed that athletic ambition and collegial spirit go perfectly hand in hand.

The final could hardly have been more exciting: defending champion GSK Stockmann faced tournament newcomer CHATHAM PARTNERS.

After a draw, the match was decided by a penalty shootout — with CHATHAM PARTNERS coming out on top. Congratulations on winning the tournament! 🏆

This year, we once again played in support of Team Bananenflanke Itzehoe e.V. The tournament raised an even higher donation amount than last year.

The organization enables children and young people with disabilities to play soccer as part of a team and experience a sense of community. Last year’s tournament donations were used, among other things, for tournament trips, equipment, and club events. We are delighted to continue supporting the outstanding work of Team Bananenflanke e.V.

Together, we show that team spirit reaches far beyond the field.

To learn more about the impact of previous donations and the work of Team Bananenflanke Itzehoe, please visit our ROXIN CUP page (German). There you will also find a direct link if you would like to support the project yourself.

July 06, 2026

This question is increasingly on the minds of companies and their executives — not only once criminal investigations have begun, but often much earlier, such as during a tax audit or when assessing whether and how a matter must be corrected with the tax authorities.

The Handelsblatt special publication “Future of Tax” features an expert interview with our partner Dr. Ramona Höft on the topic “Companies in the Focus of Tax Criminal Law.” In the interview, she explains what companies and executives should keep in mind in these situations [German].

The issue also features insights from numerous other experts from companies, law firms, and the tax tech sector on how tax and finance functions are being fundamentally transformed by artificial intelligence, automation, tax technology, and new regulatory requirements — and what strategies companies, advisors, and technology providers are developing to successfully navigate this change.

Read now (you can find our expert interview on page 22)

June 18, 2026

Especially in white-collar criminal law and criminal tax law, the best results are often achieved when expertise, experience, and collegial cooperation come together – always with the aim of finding the best possible solution for our clients.

We are pleased to receive this recognition and would like to share it with our clients, who have placed their trust in us for many years, as well as with colleagues from other law firms, with whom we work in a spirit of trust and constructive collaboration.

It is all the more rewarding to see this work recognized in the market: In its current edition, Handelsblatt lists “The Best Lawyers in Germany 2027”.

▪️ Dr. Oliver Sahan – Criminal Defense
▪️ Dr. Johannes Altenburg – Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice
▪️ Dr. Ramona Höft (geb. Francuski) – Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice
▪️ Dr. Imme Roxin – Criminal Defense

Bei den „Ones to Watch“ wurden zudem ausgezeichnet:
▪️ Dr. Mika Kremer – Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice
▪️ Dr. Sascha Knaupe – Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice
▪️ Julius von Croy, LL.M. – Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice
▪️ Susann Huber – Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice

The Handelsblatt ranking is based on the national industry surveys conducted by the international reference portal Best Lawyers. According to Best Lawyers, only around 3% of lawyers worldwide are highlighted by their peers as part of these surveys.

A heartfelt thank you for your trust, cooperation, and appreciation.

Find the full ranking here

May 30, 2026

On 30 May 2026, ROXIN participated in the HafenCity Run in Hamburg for the first time. Colleagues, together with their families, took to the route through HafenCity.

The HafenCity Run is one of the established corporate and charity runs in Northern Germany. The event combines physical activity with a charitable purpose and places the focus not on sporting competition, but on taking part together.

For ROXIN, participating for the first time offered a good opportunity to come together outside the everyday law firm routine while also supporting the charitable purpose of the event. The route through HafenCity provided a fitting setting.

We would like to thank the organisers for the successful running of the event as well as all participants who represented ROXIN on the day.

Below are some impressions from the HafenCity Run 2026.

You can find some impressions from the event in the gallery below.

[in German]

May 06, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Regulatory dawn raids constitute a significant challenge for companies – even for experienced executives and compliance officers. Receive practice-oriented insights into handling regulatory dawn raids professionally.

The internal heads of legal and compliance are acting in a stressful situation under close scrutiny by management and staff. At the same time, members of the management face the challenge of making strategic decisions under substantial pressure, with limited information and within a legally complex environment.

Only those who are familiar with their own rights, obligations, and the legal framework, can respond professionally and guide the company through a dawn raid in close collaboration with external counsel.

By popular demand, we are offering our highly sought-after webinar “Managing Searches Within the Company” again this year as a concise refresher on the key legal guardrails and proven practical steps to take in an emergency.

Topics of the webinar:

• Optimal and targeted preparation for potential scenarios.

• Current developments, among other things, regarding obligations to testify and the execution of dawn raids in home office settings.

• Your rights and obligations during regulatory dawn raids – explained in a practice-oriented manner.

• Practical recommendations and common mistakes to be avoided – illustrated with real-life case studies.

Dr Johannes Altenburg, criminal defense attorney and Partner at ROXIN, shares his knowledge and experiences from many years of work in this sensitive area. This webinar offers practical and relevant insights for executives, in-house counsel, and compliance officers.

The webinar is being held in cooperation with the Deutsches Institut für Rechtsabteilungen und Unternehmensjuristen (diruj).

We look forward to your participation!

Register here