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Personal data may only be transferred within a group of companies under certain legal conditions. The GDPR treats each group company as an independent controller within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR, which is why data transfers between group companies require a legal basis. Legitimate interests, order processing or joint responsibility can legitimize such transfers. An experienced data protection lawyer can help to develop legally compliant group structures and minimize compliance risks.

According to the case law of the Federal Court of Justice, tax evasion is regularly punishable by imprisonment if the amount evaded exceeds 50,000 euros or in particularly serious cases. While simple tax evasion is often punished with fines, systematic tax evasion, commercial fraud or gang crimes regularly lead to prison sentences. For entrepreneurs and wealthy private individuals, professional criminal defense in tax proceedings is essential, as even the preliminary proceedings can threaten their existence.

Group data protection requires complex legal structures and strategic planning. Groups must design group-wide data flows in compliance with the GDPR while maintaining operational efficiency. Binding corporate rules, internal data protection organization and cross-border data transfers pose particular challenges. A professional data protection compliance strategy is essential for international groups in order to avoid high fines and reputational damage.

Executives, entrepreneurs and people in high-profile positions who have been convicted in complex criminal proceedings have one last chance to correct legal errors with an appeal. The grounds for appeal must be submitted within one month of notification of the judgment and must meet the highest legal requirements. Professional substantiation by experienced criminal defense lawyers is essential, as only substantiated complaints of legal errors have any chance of success. Failure to meet the deadline may result in the appeal being rejected as inadmissible.

In our digitalized media landscape, scientists, entrepreneurs, executives and public figures are particularly frequent targets of targeted defamation campaigns. If false factual allegations are spread about your person or your professional activities, this can have a considerable impact on your career, business activities and social standing. A well-founded criminal defense or complaint for libel and defamation is then an important instrument for protecting your reputation and professional integrity.

Private prosecution as an alternative if the public prosecutor's office does not take action - an important legal option for those affected. The procedure is complex and requires specialized criminal law expertise. As nationwide criminal defense lawyers with extensive experience, especially in the representation of prominent personalities, we offer tailor-made strategies: realistic assessment of success, professional preservation of evidence and confident representation in court. You can rely on our expertise for a well-founded assessment of your individual chances of success and optimal enforcement of your rights.