This English-language handbook is a comprehensive guide to German corporate criminal liability. Tailored for both German legal professionals seeking precise English terminology and assistance in explaining German legal concepts, as well as foreign lawyers requiring a useful overview, it delivers practical insights into criminal and administrative offences affecting businesses in Germany.

This book helps you understand German criminal procedure, potential sanctions, and effective corporate defence strategies. Explore all critical areas of corporate criminal liability – from fundamental compliance principles and economic crimes to specialized fields including data protection, IT security, labour law, environmental regulations, medical crimes, capital markets, foreign trade, and competition law.

Authored by experts in their respective legal fields and in the area of economic criminal law, this guide combines practical expertise with specialized knowledge.

This book is your indispensable resource for understanding German corporate criminal law, terminology, and strategies – whether you are advising clients, representing corporations, or seeking an overview of the German law and case law.