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Daniel Lucien Bühr, 2020Finanz und Wirtschaft, 12.12.2020, p. 8
“Stellar investigations lawyers”
Detecting, analysing and addressing corporate criminal and regulatory risks drives our fast-growing investigations, compliance and regulatory practice.
We are strong advocates for having in place best practice risk and compliance management systems to avoid practices which can expose companies to prosecution or regulatory enforcement action. We assist our clients with independent assessments of the maturity of their prevention systems and in the further improvement in line with generally accepted international best practices and standards.
We are familiar with the regulatory framework and can help clients to navigate through increasingly complex regulations.
In case of high risks, such as suspected corrupt practices, money laundering, fraud, cyberattacks, as well as where governmental action has already begun, we act as strategic advisors, project managers and trouble shooters, taking care of everything from conducting the internal investigation, liaising with forensic specialists to initiating and negotiating settlements with prosecutors, tax and/or regulatory authorities. We also act as independent monitors and help companies to effectively remediate historic compliance weaknesses.
Our team, which is composed of Swiss, American, Brazilian and Russian speaking lawyers is truly multi-disciplinary, multi-lingual and cross-cultural and includes former members of the judiciary and Swiss Federal Criminal Police. We believe that this combination allows us to provide a rounded assessment as we understand the challenges faced by all sides.
We have a proven track record in conducting, advising and representing companies, governments and NGOs in internal and external criminal and administrative investigations across the globe.
Our expertise in this area is recognised and we are proud to be considered among the top 100 practices worldwide by Global Investigations Review.
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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art Blog, 5 October 2020
Anwalts Revue de l’avocat 9/2020, pp. 357-366
Helbing Lichtenhahn, 1st Edition, 2020
LALIVE Blog, May 2020
LALIVE Blog, April 2020
Rosemont Art Advisory Newsletter (www.rosemont-int.com), 27 March 2020
American Bar Association Section of International Law (ABA) – Art & Cultural Heritage Law Newsletter, Fall 2019, p. 3-4
Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 16.01.2020, p. 9
In: Denis Campbell and Christian Campbell (Ed.), International Civil Procedure, 8th Edition., Juris Publishing Inc., 2019
LALIVE Blog, December 2019
In: William Christopher, Fiona Simpson, Mary Young, Alun Milford and Melinka Berridge (Contributing Eds.), Getting the Deal Through - Asset Recovery 2020, pp. 103-111
Author: Independent certification of compliance and anti-bribery management systems
Co-Author: Swiss country chapter
Author: Global overview
Author: Do DOJ policy and the ISO compliance standard overlap?
Co-Author: Swiss country chapter
Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement (PCCE) of the New York University School of Law, 14.11.2018
Press Coverage: Simone Nadelhofer interviewed on the first conviction of a bank by the Federal Criminal Court in Switzerland
LALIVE PARTNER SIMONE NADELHOFER RANKED AMONG THE 100 WOMEN IN INVESTIGATIONS 2021 BY GIR
LALIVE promotes in Geneva, Zurich and London
LALIVE RANKED AMONG THE LEADING INVESTIGATIONS FIRMS WORLDWIDE BY GIR
FOUR LALIVE PARTNERS RECOGNISED AS THOUGHT LEADERS-GIR BY WHO’S WHO LEGAL 2020
LALIVE’s Investigations practice ranked among top 100 worldwide for fourth consecutive year
Press coverage: Katja Böttcher on the supervision and regulation of insider trading in Switzerland
LALIVE opens in London
Marc Henzelin plays key role in Tennis Anti-corruption Report
Marc Henzelin and Sonja Maeder Morvant earn recognition as Thought Leaders in Investigations
LALIVE’s Investigations practice again ranked among top 100 worldwide
Marc Henzelin appointed to the Independent Review Panel of the Tennis Integrity Unit
Marc Henzelin appointed to the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee
Press coverage: Daniel Bühr interviewed on Compliance Management
Press coverage: Marc Henzelin interview: European investigations, Swiss banks and unusual clients
Others are quick to praise the team's dedication and attention to detail: "They do their homework and are always clear in their analysis."
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2019
Clients applaud the firm's extensive capabilities: "They know how to work with multinationals, can handle matters that have international implications, are responsive and reactive, and have local law expertise."
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2019
Acclaimed team with impressive white-collar crime expertise, particularly in the area of cross-border fraud investigations and whistle-blowing cases. Additional areas of expertise include multi-jurisdictional corruption, bribery and embezzlement cases, as well as money laundering allegations. Internal investigations and corporate compliance are further areas of experience. Represents states, as well as high net worth individuals and companies. Often acts on cases emanating from Eastern Europe.
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2019
“One of Switzerland’s leading investigations firms”
Global Investigations Review GIR 100, 2018
“Lalive’s [recent work] further cements the Swiss firm’s reputation as one of the country’s leading firms for investigations and white-collar crime work”
Global Investigations Review GIR 100, 2017
"Lalive has some stellar investigations lawyers”
Global Investigations Review GIR 100, 2015
Lalive's Marc Henzelin is "first rate" on transnational litigation including asset recovery matters. He is "thorough" and "personable" according to peers. He is joined by Alexander Troller, an "efficient" and "smart" lawyer.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, Asset Recovery, 2015
Acclaimed team with impressive white-collar crime expertise, particularly in the area of cross-border investigations and whistle-blowing cases. Areas of particular expertise include multi-jurisdictional fraud and corruption cases, asset recovery and corporate compliance. Has experience representing states, high net worth individuals and companies active in the banking, business consultancy, transport and sports sectors. One impressed source enthuses that the team possesses "talented lawyers who represent clients and their profession in superb fashion," while also noting that "they are excellent in dealing with the international components of negotiations and representation." One client highlights the ability of the team to "focus on the main important topics," and praises its lawyers for being able to "handle complex and sensitive investigation matters."
Chambers Europe, White Collar Crime, 2018
Marc Henzelin at Lalive in Geneva is regarded as "one of the leading experts in Europe". He counsels clients in asset search, recovery and compliance issues, "it is tough to think of anyone better".
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, 2015
“It is one of the best firms in Switzerland, and our relationship is very smooth, clear and transparent. The lawyers are always available and respond within the hour.” “I have the highest impression of the firm. The lawyers do terrific work, are very thorough, efficient, direct and to the point.”
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2016
Stellar practice, based in Geneva and Zürich, advising governments, corporations and individuals. Has extensive experience of governmental investigations, mutual judicial assistance proceedings and extraditions. Also well versed in handling asset tracings and corporate compliance. Adept at handling matters with an international element."
"The lawyers have an impressive level of academic skill. They are timely and produce materials promptly."
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2015
"This firm has years of experience representing clients in really complicated cases."
"The team is very experienced, clear, available, and realistic. The lawyers inspire confidence."
Chambers Europe, Switzerland, White Collar Crime, 2014
Lalive has an impressive list of clients that it advises on white-collar crime and compliance matters. (...) The team is also adept at the search and recovery of assets and is developing its investigatory capacity.
Chambers Europe, Switzerland: Dispute Resolution, White Collar Crime, 2013
"Two 'excellent' names from Lalive feature in this chapter. The 'superb' Marc Henzelin receives recognition for his 'professional manner' and 'depth of expertise'. He is joined by Alexander Troller, a 'true expert'."
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, Asset Recovery, 2013