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White Collar Defence Lawyer in Germany

Strategic defence for companies, executives and individuals in complex criminal investigations throughout Germany.

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White Collar Crime Defence

RATH HAGEN Rechtsanwälte advises and defends companies, managing directors, board members and individuals in German white-collar crime proceedings. Our mandates include fraud, breach of trust, corruption, money laundering, tax and customs offences, corporate sanctions and asset confiscation.

We assist clients at every stage of the proceedings – before investigations become public, during searches and seizures, in dealings with prosecutors and authorities, and before the criminal courts. The aim is often to limit legal, financial and reputational consequences at an early stage.

Personal consultations are available at our offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf. Initial consultations and ongoing meetings can also be conducted via Zoom.

Dr. Julius Hagen

Dr. Julius Hagen

Attorney at law (Germany)

Julius represents clients in criminal matters, white-collar investigations, extradition proceedings and INTERPOL matters. He consults in English and German.

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Expertise

RATH HAGEN attorneys defend companies, executives, and private individuals across all areas of white-collar criminal law — nationwide, discreet, and with a clear focus on the commercial and legal risks at stake.

Tax Criminal Law
We advise and defend in tax evasion, voluntary disclosure & Cum/Ex cases
Foreign Trade Criminal Law
We advise on export controls, sanctions & AWG proceedings
Customs Criminal Law
We defend customs and import VAT cases
Environmental Criminal Law
We defend environmental cases involving waste, water, soil and facility operations.
OFAC De-Listing
We develop an appropriate de-listing strategy

Corporate Situations

Typical white-collar situations in which companies and executives need clear responsibilities and a coordinated strategy from the outset.

Company Search in Germany
We guide first steps, responsibilities and data handling during company searches.
Summons for a Managing Director or Employee
We assess roles, duties to testify and management interests.
Tax Investigations and Customs Audits
We coordinate tax, customs and criminal-procedure issues.
Internal Investigation and Cooperation
We structure internal investigations, data reviews and authority communications.
Asset Freezing and Confiscation
We assess asset restraints, attribution and liquidity effects.
Corporate and Association Fines
We assess attribution, supervisory duties and corporate sanctions.

Strategies

RATH HAGEN attorneys develop tailored defense strategies that bring together the evidence, the stage of proceedings, and the client's commercial risks into one coherent approach.

Defence During the Investigation
We analyse the case file and coordinate the defence.
Defence at Trial
We prepare and conduct the defence through the court’s decision.
Trial Defence Strategies
We develop trial strategies based on the evidence.
The Deal in German Criminal Proceedings
We assess deal proposals, sentencing and appeal consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Instructing RATH HAGEN

RATH HAGEN represents clients throughout Germany before the competent public prosecutors’ offices and courts. Personal consultations are available at our offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf. Representation takes place regardless of the firm’s office location.

During an initial consultation, we discuss the situation, the procedural stage and the potential need for advice or defence. The meeting can take place in Berlin or Düsseldorf or via Zoom. If you decide to instruct us, we provide the necessary engagement documents, in particular the power of attorney and fee agreement.

The costs depend in particular on the scope, urgency and complexity of the matter. RATH HAGEN regularly works with individual fee agreements in white-collar and criminal matters. The fee arrangement and expected scope of work are discussed before work begins.

Yes. Advice may already be useful when there is an authority’s request for information, a tax or customs audit, an internal report or another concrete concern about possible criminal proceedings. At this stage, the handling of documents, internal communications and next steps can be structured.

Yes. During or immediately before an urgent measure, contact should be made as soon as possible. We first clarify the procedural status and urgency and discuss which information and documents are needed for the next steps.

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Contact Information

info@rh-legal.de

Berlin

  • Fasanenstr. 15, 10623 Berlin
  • +49 3075 438452
  • +49 3075 438476

Düsseldorf

  • Couvenstr. 4, 40211 Düsseldorf
  • +49 2119 7632101
  • +49 2119 7632103

About

RATH HAGEN Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm with offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf. We advise and represent companies and private clients in Germany and beyond, particularly in international criminal proceedings, extradition and INTERPOL matters, global mobility, immigration and citizenship law.

info@rh-legal.de

Our Services

  • Criminal Lawyer in Germany
  • White Collar Crime in Germany
  • Extradition Defence
  • INTERPOL
  • Migration & Global Mobility
  • Citizenship and Naturalisation
  • Berlin

    Fasanenstr. 15, 10623 Berlin
    +49 3075 438452
    +49 3075 438476
  • Düsseldorf

    Couvenstr. 4, 40211 Düsseldorf
    +49 2119 7632101
    +49 2119 7632103
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