Moritz is a partner and co-head of Freshfields Continental European Strategic Risk & Corporate Governance group. Operating from our Frankfurt and Berlin offices, he is recognized as a trusted advisor in complex investigations and crisis management. Moritz specializes in guiding major international corporations and financial institutions through intricate incident scenarios, with a particular focus on cross-border investigations. His expertise also extends to strategic risk management, especially in the aftermath of compliance incidents, where he ensures effective corporate governance responses.

With a strong track record in high-profile investigations, Moritz brings unparalleled experience to his clients. He played a pivotal role in the landmark investigations into the diesel emissions issue starting in 2015 and led investigations into a wide range of corporate crime matters, such as alleged tax offences, accounting fraud and insider trading.

Most recently, Moritz spearheaded a highly complex cross-border regulatory investigation for a global industrial client on behalf of the supervisory board, examining allegations of regulatory non-compliance related to various industrials products. He not only conducted the investigation but also advised his client vis-à-vis the relevant regulators. In another recent major case, Moritz led an internal investigation for a DAX40 company into possible misconduct and poor decision-making at the board and top management level of a foreign subsidiary, focusing on deficiencies in compliance, risk management, and escalation structures. This also included providing strategic risk and corporate governance advice.

Having worked across Europe and the US, including a secondment with the Global
Head of Litigation & Investigations at a leading international financial institution,
Moritz’s extensive international experience complements his investigative expertise. His two years in M&A at a top-tier US law firm enhanced his commercial acumen, allowing him to approach investigations with a deep understanding of business realities and strategic challenges.

Regarded as one of Germany’s leading advisors in high-stakes “bet-the-company” matters, Moritz is known for his analytical precision and alignment with clients' strategic objectives. His clients value his analytical approach and deep understanding of their business and strategic objectives, which is why they trust him to guide them through their most complex challenges.