White-Collar Defense and Criminal Tax Law
Legal Services for Exceptional Circumstances
Recent high-profile cases have shown again and again that regulatory investigators and judicial authorities can misjudge business situations – often through not having the commensurate business knowledge. The result: drawn-out legal proceedings, with potentially serious consequences.
As a highly specialized law firm we align ourselves to the requirements of both individuals and companies, be it in the area of preventive counseling, in legal proceedings or in filing criminal complaints. People and organizations also need strong partners when they are suddenly confronted with searches, seizures, interrogations or even arrest.
stetter Rechtsanwälte specializes in providing consultancy in the area of white collar crime, tax crime, fines/disgorgement, regulatory offense law and compliance. For more than 20 years we have built up a unique expertise including vast experience with foreign authorities and cases of international criminal law. Hence, we have a wealth of experience in this segment which allows us the highest degree of flexibility in the legal context. In addition, we have specialist know-how in appeal proceedings at the German Federal Court of Justice. Together, these two factors have contributed considerably to the outstanding results we have been able to achieve – results that others wouldn’t have thought of or would have considered impossible.
Awarded in the field of "Compliance"
WirtschaftsWoche -
Legal All Stars
Listed 2021 | 2022Rank 2
Germany's TOP Commercial Law Firm
FOCUS Spezial
Listed 2018-2024
We are awarded!
JUVE
Listed 2010-2025
We are awarded!
Chambers and Partners
Listed 2015-2025
We are awarded!
Best Lawyers
Listed 2016-2026
Awarded in the field of "White-Collar Crime"
WirtschaftsWoche
Listed 2022
Awarded in the field of "Compliance"
WirtschaftsWoche
Listed 2019-2025
Germany's best lawfirms
Handelsblatt
Listed 2015-2025
We are awarded!
The Legal 500 Ranking
Listed 2021 | 2022Tier 3
TOP Lawyers
FOCUS Spezial
Listed 2021 | 2022
Best Commercial Law Firms
brandeins
Listed 2020-2025
Awarded in the Category "Business Crime Defence"
Lexology (WWL)
Listed 2018-2025
We are awarded!
The Legal 500
Listed 2020-2025
Awarded in the Category "Criminal Tax Practice"
Best Lawyers -
"Lawyer of the year" Report
2023Bayern
TOP LAWYERS
F.A.Z INSTITUT
2026
Your criminal law support in my civil law dispute, your competence, and your dedication were sensational and mean a great deal to me personally!
Once again, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. You were simply great and gave me terrific advice. If one is already in such a s---, then only with you as lawyers and above all as people.
Thank you for the immaculate handling!
Thanks to all who have contributed to this fantastic job. Precise, clear, at the point. We are all thrilled and exceedingly grateful.
It is, without doubt, due to your professional and also human competency that led me to this positive result with perseverance and great commitment.
Thank you for your candor and constant support. We are all very appreciative.
It was a very good decision that you represented me as my attorney. I was especially pleased that the state prosecutor ended the proceedings without any payment from my side. Otherwise, I would have had the feeling to “buy me out”.
Let me be very clear that we have been thrilled with your work. You have been extremely professional and knowledgeable and we truly value your work on this matter.
Dr. Stetter and her team applied themselves with great energy and competence to obtaining a resolution to some highly dangerous allegations in advance of court proceedings already set. A perfect recommendation!
Congratulations on your endorsements which fully coincide with my personal experience. There is a perfect match of professional competence and human empathy. Many thanks for your great support.
In crisis situations, confidentiality and discretion are paramount. This is what we stand for.
Know-how
For more than 22 years we have focused exclusively on white collar crime, tax crime, fines/disgorgement, regulatory offense law and compliance.
Efficiency
The client’s goal is our goal – we seek to attain fast and sustainable solutions so that business owners and companies can protect their reputation and profitability.
Internationality
Our law firm also operates internationally. We advise and support companies, managers, institutions and other bodies in criminal cases within an international context, primarily in Europe and the United States.
Reliability
Precision, timeliness and cost transparency are self-evident expectations for our clients and are the guiding principles of our daily work.
Network
We have the best contacts to experts in different fields and countries. Our clients benefit from the local knowledge and experience of these specialists.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality and discretion are the most essential elements in advising and supporting our clients. This is what we stand for and what our clients can rely on.