We know how overwhelming it can feel to be confronted with criminal proceedings in a foreign country – especially for English-speaking clients. Suddenly being accused of a crime, drawn into an investigation, or finding yourself in a word‒against‒word situation can be deeply unsettling and isolating. Our role is to stand by your side from the very beginning, to provide clarity, protection, and a strong defense.

Many of our clients face criminal law issues for the very first time – whether because allegations have been made against them or because they have been harmed by criminal acts. In addition to individual defense, we also advise companies preventively in order to reduce criminal risks, fines, and confiscation measures. Another area of focus is the defense of physicians in medical criminal law.

Our objective is always early intervention: to strategically steer proceedings, to avoid unwanted publicity, and to protect our clients’ reputation as well as their professional future.

While defendants may appear to the prosecution as nothing more than a file number, we see the individual behind the case, with their unique life experience. Serious defense begins at the investigative stage, where the primary goal is to prevent indictment and the opening of trial proceedings. It is precisely at this early stage that the chances are greatest to actively shape the case rather than merely react to it. Ideally, this is achieved through a discreet resolution of the investigation. The starting point in any criminal case is access to the investigation file. As defense counsel, we obtain full insight into the evidence and allegations, enabling us to assess the specific charges and the probative basis for them. On this foundation, we work together with our clients to develop a promising defense strategy. We accept mandates only when we are convinced, based on our specialization and experience, that we can provide the best possible criminal defense. We also never settle for less than achieving the most favorable outcome for our clients. We prefer to demonstrate our expertise in challenging cases – especially in those others might consider hopeless.

In serious criminal cases, white-collar proceedings, and particularly in allegations of sexual offenses, defendants and their counsel are often confronted by the presence of numerous journalists in court, eager for information and images. In such situations, a defense lawyer must handle the media with skill and routine to safeguard the personal rights of the client.

Uncontrolled media coverage can quickly distort facts, amplify suspicions, and create lasting reputational harm long before a verdict is reached. In this environment, even minor inaccuracies may trigger serious consequences for the accused. A skilled defense lawyer must therefore act as a protective shield against premature judgments, ensuring that the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” does not get lost in the echo chamber of public opinion.

As the old saying goes, “Good advice is costly.” In criminal law, however, what is usually at stake for our clients is far more valuable than money – which makes bad advice the most expensive choice of all. Our foremost goal is to ensure our clients receive a fair trial. But fairness also means agreeing on a fee arrangement that reflects both the client’s personal and financial circumstances and the value of our time and expertise. In an initial assessment, we outline the available options and explore how a successful defense strategy can be developed in your case.