Our areas of specialisation at a glance

We provide you with competent support in criminal law matters relating to business life. In addition to defense in criminal proceedings, we support you with compliance measures and the internal investigation of suspected cases. We also assist you in enforcing your claims if you have been harmed by white-collar crime.

Corruption risks usually arise from conflicts of interest. In the event of allegations of corruption, a company's economic existence is at stake. This is why the need for customised prevention concepts in the field of anti-corruption has been growing for years. We are at your side as experts in this area of law.

Criminal proceedings against companies are often complex and require special expertise. In addition, the need for compliance measures to minimise the risk of criminal liability of the company has been increasing for years. As a specialised law firm, we are at your side in all matters relating to corporate criminal law and the Corporate Criminal Liability Act.

Medical criminal law is a separate discipline of criminal law and deals with the potential criminal liability for misconduct in the healthcare sector. This area of law primarily affects doctors, pharmacists, pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. As a proven expert in this field, Dr. Elias Schönborn supports you in all matters relating to medical criminal law.

Whistleblowing is a cross-sectional legal issue and has raised numerous legal questions not only since the Whistleblower Protection Act (HSchG) came into force. In addition to his work as a lawyer, Dr. Elias Schönborn is also a Certified Whistleblowing Officer and advises on all questions relating to whistleblowing.

General criminal law is also known as "core criminal law" and primarily protects particularly valuable legal interests such as life, physical integrity and state interests. In general criminal law, we represent you primarily in the areas of negligence offences, property offences, documentary offences and offences for the protection of the administration of justice.

Digitalisation has led to an increase in cyber offences. IT criminal law covers various offences such as internet fraud, unlawful access to a computer system or data corruption. This area of law is subject to constant change. We advise and represent you in all cases relating to IT Criminal Law.

The enforcement of environmental protection by means of criminal law has become increasingly important in recent years. Typical cases that fall under this area of law include environmental pollution, illegal waste disposal or the endangerment of animal and plant species. As a criminal defense lawyer, Dr. Elias Schönborn is at your side in the area of environmental criminal law.

In a globalised world, cross-border criminal offences are increasing. International criminal law deals with offences committed across national borders. Dr. Elias Schönborn represents you in cases involving European investigative powers, international mutual legal assistance and extradition proceedings and regularly works with criminal law experts from other countries.

Civil law regulates relationships under private law and forms the legal framework for contracts, damages and enrichment claims. In this area of law, we support you primarily in the areas of damages law, directors' and officers' liability, warranty law, product liability law, public liability law and contract law.