Best Lawyers in Germany for Criminal Defense
Founding partner and lawyer Frank Eckstein advises and represents companies and executives, as well as their employees, in particular with regard to commercial criminal law and criminal tax law. Mr. Eckstein has more than 35 years’ professional experience in this very specialized field. His particular expertise lies in defence at trial, particularly in large scale cases such as Cum-ex and fraud proceedings. Mr. Eckstein also has many years of extensive experience in compliance consultin...
Thomas Helck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Thomas practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Helck since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas Helck is held by other lawyers.
The founding partner Professor Dr. Christoph Knauer is responsible for the areas of corporate criminal law, commercial criminal law, tax criminal law, and medical criminal law, as well as criminal appeals and constitutional complaints. He has many years of experience in all areas of criminal law and criminal procedure law; his litigation experience in particular also covers proceedings before the German Federal Court of Justice and the German Federal Constitutional Court. Prof. Dr. Knauer adv...
Enno Schley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Litigation. Enno practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Enno Schley since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Enno Schley is held by other lawyers.
Dr. Jacob Böhringer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice. Dr. Jacob Böhringer defends and represents national and international companies, their employees, and private individuals in criminal investigations and administrative offense proceedings. A particular focus of his practice is the defense in criminal tax proceedings. Thanks to his forensic experience, Dr...
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