Alexander Schmid

Expertise

Alexander Schmid is a partner in the Global Investigations practice group. 

He advises and defends companies as well as individuals in the field of commercial and tax criminal law, supports companies in the investigation, detection and prosecution of irregularities (Internal Investigations) and advises them preventively on the implementation and auditing of compliance management systems (Corporate Prevention and Criminal Compliance). In addition, he regularly acts as witness counsel in major white-collar criminal proceedings. 

He has extensive experience in representing companies in investigations and audits by customs and tax authorities as well as in litigation against the recovery of taxes and customs duties. 

Alexander Schmid also regularly advises on investigations by the German Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin, in particular special audits pursuant to section 44 of the German Banking Act KWG. 

Finally, he specialises in advising and defending companies and individuals in all matters of labour criminal law.