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Beyond the work for their clients, Gercke Wollschläger actively participates in the criminal and criminal procedural discourse by means of publications, lectures, and within the scope of memberships in professional organizations, and is involved in both advanced legal education and the training of young lawyers. Currently we would like to point out the following events and dates.

02/2025 Law Firm of the Year in Commercial Criminal Law in Germany Gercke Wollschläger has been nominated by Chambers for the “Law Firm of the Year” award in Commercial Criminal Law. The award will be presented on 03.04.2025 in Berlin.

In addition, the law firm is listed by Chambers as one of the top 7 law firms in white collar criminal law in Germany (White Collar Crime: Defense Counsel – Tier 2). Prof. Dr. Björn Gercke is also ranked among the leading lawyers and Dr. Kerstin Stirner among the “up and coming” lawyers in this field. Honor

01/2025 Kluge Köpfe im Strafrecht Dr. Sebastian Wollschläger in an interview in issue 21 of the newsletter “Kluge Köpfe im Strafrecht” Publication

„#MeToo“- Fälle: Herausforderung für Unternehmen 30.01.2025
Compliance Association “#MeToo” cases pose complex challenges for companies, not only morally but also legally: When is behavior punishable and when is it “only” inappropriate? When does the employer have to take action, and if so, how? Or are there constellations where the employer may or even must stay out of it? How can legal risks be minimized and a respectful working environment be created at the same time?
At this specialist event specifically for compliance managers, Prof. Dr. Björn Gercke and Dr. Marcus Richter (GÖRG) will talk about one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Lecture

Europäische Staatsanwaltschaft – Update aus der Praxis 2025 20.02.2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt in Cologne Together with Dr. Till Gut and OStA Sebastian Trautmann, Dr. Grözinger holds a seminar on the developments of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over the past three years. Lecture

12/2024 Top position for Gercke Wollschläger JUVE Verlag once again ranks Gercke Wollschläger among the market leaders in white-collar criminal law in 2024: In individual defense, the law firm is listed in the highest category (nationwide “Top 5”), in corporate defense in the third highest category.

Dr. Kerstin Stirner and Dr. Andreas Grözinger were also once again named “Rising Star of the Year” in commercial and tax criminal law. Honor

Recht und Steuern im Spitzensport 06.11.2024 from 3:30 pm
CBH Rechtsanwälte, Habsburgerring 24 in Cologne Lawyer Dr. Grözinger will be speaking at the event “Recht & Steuern im Spitzensport” (“Law & Taxes in Elite Sports”) organized by CBH Rechtsanwälte, Löhr Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB and Pesch & Partner Steuerberater-Sozietät on the compliance requirements and (criminal) legal pitfalls of hospitality in sports. In addition to fundamental legal and tax issues, the event will also deal with new phenomena such as the “Baller League” and the “Icon League”.
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10/2024 Award from FOCUS: Gercke Wollschläger once again “Top Law Firm” for White Collar Criminal Law and Compliance In 2024, FOCUS again recognizes Gercke Wollschläger as a top law firm for white collar criminal law and for compliance. In addition, the magazine again ranks Prof. Dr. Björn Gercke and Dr. Andreas Grözinger among the “Top Lawyers for Criminal Law”. Honor

From Courtroom to Newsroom or from Newsroom to Courtroom? – Wie in Strafverfahren der Einfluss der Berichterstattung mitgedacht werden muss 27.09.2024 from 12:00 pm
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37, 60327 Frankfurt Panel discussion by lawyer Prof. Dr. Gercke at the annual conference of JuWiSt e.V. on the topic “From Courtroom to Newsroom or from Newsroom to Courtroom? – Wie in Strafverfahren der Einfluss der Berichterstattung mitgedacht werden muss”. Lecture

06/2024 Another award from Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers In 2024, Handelsblatt, in cooperation with Best Lawyers, once again honors Prof. Dr. Gercke, Dr. Wollschläger, Dr. Leimenstoll, Dr. Stirner, Dr. Grözinger, Ms. Lieb and Mr. Nosthoff-Horstmann as “Best Lawyers” in the field of white-collar criminal law. Prof. Dr. Gercke and Dr. Grözinger are also among the best lawyers in criminal tax law. In addition, Prof. Dr. Gercke is once again among the best lawyers in the field of Corporate Governance & Compliance. Mr. Patrick Günnel is honored as “Ones To Watch”. Honor

05/2024 Award by “Stern”: Gercke Wollschläger is again one of the best law firms for private clients The magazine “Stern” again honors Gercke Wollschläger as one of the best German law firms in criminal law for private clients. Honor

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