Find out who we are.
We compliance lawyers ensure that companies comply with legal and regulatory requirements. We develop tailor-made compliance programs and policies that minimize risks and prevent legal violations.
Our expertise covers areas such as data protection, money laundering prevention, anti-corruption and labour law. We carry out risk analyses, identify weaknesses and prioritize necessary measures. In case of breach of rules, we conduct internal investigations and secure evidence legally. We support the introduction of whistleblowing systems and advise on their legally compliant use.
Training and awareness-raising for employees are also part of our field of responsibility.
In official procedures, we represent companies and act out strategies to limit damage. Our advice also covers international requirements such as the FCPA or UK Bribery Act.
Regular audits and the updating of existing structures guarantee the long-term effectiveness of compliance systems. We analyse contractual clauses and business practices for compliance with industry-specific regulations. In the area of sustainability, we help to comply with environmental and social standards.
Our goal is to protect companies from legal, financial and reputational damages. We work closely with executives and compliance representatives to promote an ethical business model. Our expertise combines legal know-how with strategic thinking for effective compliance solutions.
Our Lawyers are highly specialized, work scientifically sound and are experts in their field. You may already know us because you hired us.
Should you hear from us for the first time, we offer you to get to know a reliable legal partner who will help shape your success.
Lawyers
Compliance can be met with the best qualifications: we are lawyers/specialists/patent attorneys.
Specialist lawyers
In addition to specialized lawyers' titles for industrial property rights, we also carry specialist lawyers' titles for copyright and media law.
Patent attorneys
Do you need more expertise? If necessary, one of our patent attorneys will be consulted. Get to know us!
Team of lawyers
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
Julia Ziegeler
Lawyer / Compliance Attorney
Adviser consult:
+(49) 0511.35 73 56-0
Werner Heisenberg
The ideas are not responsible for what people make of them.
Who we work with
Cooperation
Our law firm has a global network of cooperations in the field of compliance, which enables us to offer our clients comprehensive and legally secure advice worldwide. Through close partnerships with leading law firms and experts in Europe, North America, Asia and other regions, we ensure that country-specific compliance regulations such as the FCPA in the USA or the UK Bribery Act are always taken into account. Our cooperation also includes specialized consulting companies that combine local market knowledge with global standards.
We work with international networks to develop cross-border compliance strategies that minimize risks in international trade, data protection and corruption prevention. Our clients benefit from seamless cooperation between lawyers, auditors and compliance experts worldwide.
Whether due diligence checks on international mergers, the implementation of global whistleblowing systems or compliance with sanctions regulations – we offer legally secure solutions for every region. Our global collaborations enable us to respond quickly to local requirements while maintaining global compliance standards. We are your strong partner for international compliance issues and secure your success in global markets.
What we work with
Equipment
We can access the national and international databases which are essential for our legal practice, have a comprehensive, up-to-date library system that stands far beyond the usual level and constantly maintain our technical and factual equipment.
We also make the highest demands on our office equipment in order to provide you with a legal service that can meet your expectations.
Where we will accompany you
Eligibility for representation
Our firm offers a comprehensive representation right before State courts (with the exception of the CCC in civil matters) and Arbitration courtsTo effectively protect and enforce the interests of our clients nationally and internationally. We represent companies, institutions and individuals in all instances of ordinary jurisdiction as well as in administrative, labour, social and financial courts.
In the field of Arbitration We are active in both national and international proceedings, including the arbitration rules of leading institutions such as ICC, DIS, LCIA and SIAC. Our lawyers have many years of experience in strategic litigation and are very familiar with the particularities of the respective arbitration regulations.
We take over the legal supervision of disputes, from the initial assessment of the chances of success through negotiations and mediation to judicial or arbitral enforcement. Our expertise includes complex cases in areas such as contract law, commercial law, competition law and compliance.
We also support the enforcement of national and international judgments and arbitration awards, including recognition procedures under the New York Convention. Our comprehensive right of representation guarantees that you are optimally represented in any legal conflict – whether before a German regional court or an international arbitration tribunal.