Defence against recourse and professional law

Tax consultants, auditors and lawyers are exposed to an increased liability risk due to the increasingly complex consulting environment.
They must expect to be exposed to claims for damages under civil law, as attempts are often made to shift responsibility onto the consultant and hold them harmless.

The exoneration strategy of many clients also means that tax consultants and auditors in particular are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of the investigating authorities.
Recourse proceedings, with or without a criminal overhang, can threaten their very existence.

As advisors to advisors, we have been representing tax advisors, auditors and lawyers in professional and recourse disputes for decades.

Due to our many years of experience and optimal combination of knowledge of tax law, civil law and procedural law, we have been continuously entrusted with recourse defense by leading liability insurers for more than 25 years.
We also ensure effective recourse defense on the part of those affected.

In addition, we regularly represent tax consultants, auditors and lawyers in professional law and professional court proceedings, in particular in connection with criminal proceedings against the consultant.
We provide forward defense by taking action at the first stage of the dispute, for example with the tax authorities, and assist advisors out of court and before the civil courts.
We take targeted measures to minimize liability and limit damage.

In terms of prevention, we advise consultants on regular risk analyses, the introduction of quality assurance systems and the further training of their employees, including in the area of obligations under the Money Laundering Act.