AI Issue 8 2017

Acquisition International - August 2017 79 Kollmann, Wolm Rechtsanwälte specialises in criminal law. As winner of the 2017 Most Innovative Austrian Law Firm, we invited the firm to provide an insightful profile of their impressive and reputable work. aving specialised in this the area of criminal law and garnered a wealth of relevant experience, Kollmann, Wolm Rechtsanwälte can guarantee the highest degree of competence and expertise, in delicate situations. We accept assignments in all areas of criminal defence – throughout the country and at all levels of the judicial system. We also specialise in preventive counselling on commercial criminal law. We offer training tailored to your individual requirements – to convey matters of criminal law clearly and in a practice-oriented manner. Incidentally, outside criminal law, we work with a network of highly qualified experts, including lawyers, litigation consultants, tax consultants and auditors. For companies, our aim is to ensure the consequences of any investigative proceedings are as minor as possible and to avoid reputational damage. Kollmann, Wolm Rechtsanwälte ensures that companies are represented effectively. If applicable, we clarify issues of relevance to criminal law in the company independently of government investigations, carry out employee interviews and prepare expositions of the facts for the investigating authorities. We also represent employees affected by investigative measures of this kind. Company: Kollmann, Wolm Rechtsanwälte Name: Philipp Wolm Email: [email protected] Web: www.kw-anwaelte.com Address: 1080 Wien Lederergasse 22/16 Phone: +43 1 402 61 00 The Best Possible Defence H 1706AI19 The Best Possible Defence My colleague, Dr. Lukas Kollmann’s areas of expertise are: criminal law and criminal procedural law, criminal appeal procedures, commercial criminal law, corporate criminal law, internal investigations, corruption-related criminal law, extradition law and penitentiary law. He speaks both German and English. My own expertise is in the following areas: criminal law and criminal procedural law, compliance, internal investigations, narcotic criminal law, custody law, penitentiary law, commercial criminal law. I speak both German and English. We can help you in several ways. When it comes to traditional criminal defence, we focus on the defence of individuals. In doing so, our defence strategies always focus on the fastest possible settlement of proceedings. The firm’s work is based on personal commitment, a consistent approach to the investigative authorities, many years’ professional experience and outstanding legal expertise. For the representation of companies, the firm’s aim is always to ensure the consequences of any investigative proceedings are as minor as possible and to avoid reputational damage. We always ensure that companies are represented effectively. Kollmann, Wolm Rechtsanwälte advises conglomerates and SMEs in the preparation and implementation of criminal law compliance programmes and offer employees training in this respect. If applicable, we clarify issues of relevance to criminal law in the company independently of government investigations, carry out employee interviews and prepare expositions of the facts for the investigating authorities. We also represent employees affected by investigative measures of this kind. So, in closing, what can you expect from us? • Personal support in negotiations, interrogations or house searches; • A consistent approach towards investigative authorities in the interest of clients; • The fastest possible settlement of proceedings as the core of our defence strategies and; • A fair and comprehensible fee structure. Dr. Lukas Kollmann’s Philipp Wolm