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Our Practice Areas

Specialized legal expertise for complex international and cross-border challenges

International Criminal Defense

Comprehensive defense for clients facing criminal charges across international borders

Global Legal Protection

Our International Criminal Defense practice provides robust representation for individuals and organizations facing criminal allegations that span multiple jurisdictions. With expertise in both US and EU legal systems, we navigate the complexities of international criminal law to protect our clients' rights and interests.

We have successfully defended clients in high-stakes international cases involving allegations of fraud, money laundering, organized crime, cybercrime, and human trafficking. Our team's multilingual capabilities and deep understanding of cross-border legal procedures enable us to build effective defense strategies that account for the nuances of different legal systems.

Our Expertise Includes:

  • Defense against international fraud and money laundering allegations involving multiple jurisdictions
  • Representation in cross-border organized crime investigations and prosecutions
  • Defense of international cybercrime and digital asset cases with complex jurisdictional issues
  • Protection against international human trafficking allegations and related charges
  • Defense in international terrorism and national security cases with cross-border implications
  • Representation in INTERPOL Red Notice challenges and international arrest warrant disputes
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Our International Defense Process

1

Case Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of international legal issues, jurisdictional challenges, and potential defense strategies across all relevant countries.

2

Evidence Gathering

Coordinated collection of evidence across borders, working with local counsel and international experts to build a robust defense.

3

Strategy Development

Creation of multi-jurisdictional defense strategy that accounts for legal differences and international treaty obligations.

4

Representation

Aggressive representation in all relevant jurisdictions, with coordinated defense teams working across international borders.

Our International Defense Specialists

Dr. Klaus Schmidt

Founding Partner

35+ years experience in international criminal defense with expertise in US-German legal relations. Fluent in German, English, and French. Former professor of international law at University of Hamburg.

Elena Rodriguez

Senior Partner

Expert in cross-border criminal investigations and international evidence gathering procedures. Fluent in English, Spanish, and German. Former prosecutor with the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Marcus Weber

Senior Associate

Specializes in INTERPOL defense and international arrest warrant challenges. Fluent in German, English, and Russian. Former legal advisor to the German delegation at Eurojust.

Notable International Defense Cases

Multi-Jurisdictional Fraud Defense

United States & Germany 2021

Successfully defended a technology executive against coordinated fraud allegations in both US and German courts. The case involved complex financial transactions across multiple countries and required navigating different evidentiary standards and procedural rules.

Outcome

All charges dismissed after demonstrating procedural irregularities in international evidence collection and challenging the jurisdiction of US courts over activities primarily conducted in Germany.

International Cybercrime Defense

European Union 2022

Represented a financial institution in a complex cross-border cybercrime investigation involving multiple EU member states. The case required coordination with cybersecurity experts and navigating different data protection laws across jurisdictions.

Outcome

Negotiated favorable settlement with reduced penalties and avoidance of criminal charges for the institution. Successfully challenged the admissibility of evidence obtained through improper cross-border data transfers.

INTERPOL Red Notice Challenge

Global 2020

Successfully challenged an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against a client accused of financial crimes, arguing political motivation and procedural defects in the request. The case involved detailed analysis of international police cooperation protocols.

Outcome

Red Notice successfully removed from INTERPOL's database, preventing client's arrest in 194 member countries and allowing restoration of international travel rights.

Extradition & Cross-Border Litigation

Strategic defense against international extradition requests and complex cross-border legal disputes

Fighting International Extradition

Our Extradition & Cross-Border Litigation practice provides comprehensive defense against extradition requests and represents clients in complex international legal disputes. We have successfully challenged extradition requests based on human rights concerns, procedural defects, and lack of dual criminality.

With extensive experience in both US and European extradition law, we understand the nuances of different treaty obligations and procedural requirements. Our team has handled cases involving extradition between the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, and numerous other countries.

Our Expertise Includes:

  • Defense against extradition requests from multiple jurisdictions including US-EU extradition proceedings
  • Human rights-based challenges to extradition based on prison conditions and fair trial concerns
  • Dual criminality and specialty principle arguments in complex international cases
  • Political offense exceptions to extradition for politically motivated prosecutions
  • Cross-border evidence collection and mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) challenges
  • Representation in European Arrest Warrant proceedings and challenges
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Our Extradition Defense Process

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Treaty Analysis

Detailed examination of applicable extradition treaties and international agreements to identify potential defenses and procedural requirements.

2

Human Rights Assessment

Evaluation of potential human rights violations in requesting country, including prison conditions and fair trial guarantees.

3

Defense Strategy

Development of comprehensive defense strategy based on dual criminality, specialty principle, political offense, or human rights arguments.

4

Court Representation

Aggressive representation in extradition hearings with expert witnesses and detailed legal arguments challenging the extradition request.

Our Extradition Specialists

Dr. Klaus Schmidt

Founding Partner

Leading expert in US-German extradition law with 35+ years of successful defense experience. Author of "Extradition Law in International Practice" and frequent lecturer at international law conferences.

Robert Chen

Partner

Specializes in complex cross-border litigation and international legal procedure challenges. Fluent in English, German, and Mandarin Chinese. Former clerk at the International Court of Justice.

Sophie Moreau

Senior Associate

Expert in European Arrest Warrant proceedings and EU extradition law. Fluent in French, English, and German. Former legal advisor at the French Ministry of Justice Extradition Unit.

Notable Extradition Cases

US-Germany Extradition Defense

Germany to United States 2020

Successfully defended against extradition of a German national to the United States based on human rights concerns and procedural defects in the request. The case involved detailed analysis of prison conditions in the requesting jurisdiction and challenges to the dual criminality of the alleged offenses.

Outcome

Extradition denied by German court based on human rights concerns regarding US prison conditions and lack of dual criminality for certain charges. Case resolved through alternative means with client remaining in Germany.

Political Offense Exception Case

Multiple Jurisdictions 2019

Successfully argued political offense exception for a client facing extradition for activities related to political dissent in their home country. The case required extensive evidence gathering about the political context and motivation behind the prosecution.

Outcome

Extradition request denied based on political offense exception under international treaty. Client granted political asylum in Germany based on the same evidence presented in the extradition proceedings.

European Arrest Warrant Challenge

EU Cross-Border 2021

Successfully challenged a European Arrest Warrant issued by another EU member state, arguing procedural defects and lack of specificity in the warrant. The case involved complex arguments about EU judicial cooperation principles.

Outcome

German court refused to execute the European Arrest Warrant, requiring the issuing state to provide additional information and procedural guarantees before any surrender could be considered.

Need Expert Legal Defense?

Our specialized practice areas cover the full spectrum of international criminal defense and cross-border legal challenges. Contact us today to discuss your specific situation with our experienced legal team.

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