Ashurst strengthens German disputes practice with white-collar crime/investigations partner in Frankfurt

Global law firm Ashurst is strengthening its litigation practice in Germany with the appointment of highly experienced white-collar crime, investigations and compliance partner Volker Rosengarten, who will join Ashurst's Frankfurt office.

Volker Rosengarten's practice focuses on commercial criminal law matters with a particular emphasis on cross-border issues. He defends companies and management bodies in criminal and administrative offence proceedings, conducts internal investigations, provides general advice on compliance issues and also represents his clients' interests in related civil and administrative court proceedings. Volker also advises on sanction law and regulatory issues.

"I am delighted to welcome Volker to the team", said Tom Connor, Head of Disputes, Investigations & Advisory Division at Ashurst. "White collar crime and investigations are an area of strategic focus for us. Volker's arrival reflects this, and also marks a further step in the continued growth of the disputes practice in Germany."

Nicolas Nohlen, Frankfurt partner and head of Ashurst's German dispute resolution practice, added: "Volker's experience in white-collar crime, internal investigations and compliance is the perfect complement to our existing German disputes practice. We are thrilled that Volker is joining us, he will allow us to further strengthen our Frankfurt offering and successfully expand this area with his arrival."

Volker Rosengarten added: "Ashurst's outstanding position in dispute resolution and its strong global experience in white-collar crime and investigations make the firm an attractive platform for my future work. I am very much looking forward to working with the team."

Volker Rosengarten's appointment is the latest strategic addition to Ashurst Germany and follows the recent appointment of IP partner Roman Brtka and corporate partners Marina Arntzen and Stefan Bruder.