Welcome Dr. Philippe Litzka

Global Law Experts is pleased to welcome Dr. Philippe Litzka as our Exclusive Member for Criminal Defence law in Germany. Based in Munich and a partner at Lau Litzka Pusch Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB, Dr. Litzka brings extensive experience in Economic & Tax Criminal Law, individual criminal defence, corporate compliance and internal investigations. His practice combines criminal-law expertise with a broader understanding of corporate, civil and regulatory issues, making him particularly well suited to complex matters involving businesses, executives and individuals. We are pleased to feature his expertise in Criminal Defence law in Germany and to provide our clients and professional network with access to his specialist knowledge.

About Dr. Philippe Litzka

Dr. Philippe Litzka studied law at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and completed his legal clerkship within the Munich Higher Regional Court district. He obtained his doctorate from LMU Munich in 1999 and has practised as a lawyer since the same year. Based in Munich, his professional focus includes Economic & Tax Criminal Law, individual defence, corporate advice, compliance and internal investigations, together with related civil and commercial matters. His practice also encompasses international legal issues, particularly where criminal investigations and corporate activities involve multiple jurisdictions.

Expertise In Criminal Defence & Germany

Dr. Litzka’s practice focuses on Economic & Tax Criminal Law and the defence of individuals involved in complex corporate and economic investigations. He also advises companies on preventive and reactive matters arising from criminal-law risks, compliance issues and internal investigations. His experience covers cases in which criminal proceedings intersect with corporate governance, management responsibility, civil liability and regulatory considerations.

His work also includes international criminal-law matters. In his published analysis of individual defence in DOJ/SEC investigations from a German perspective, Dr. Litzka examined the particular position of individuals who may face investigations in both Germany and the United States. This international perspective is particularly relevant to executives and employees of businesses operating across borders.

Notable Work & Publications

Dr. Litzka has made a number of professional and academic contributions concerning economic criminal law, corporate compliance and international investigations. His publications include analysis of individual defence in DOJ/SEC investigations from a German perspective, as well as work concerning criminal-law aspects of cooperation between physicians and the pharmaceutical industry and compliance requirements in the area of export controls.

His work on international investigations addresses the position of individuals who may become subject to parallel or connected proceedings in Germany and the United States. These issues are particularly significant in complex corporate investigations, where employees and executives can face personal exposure alongside investigations involving their organisations.

Why Global Law Experts Is Proud To Feature Dr. Litzka

Global Law Experts is pleased to feature Dr. Litzka because his practice reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of Criminal Defence, corporate compliance and internal investigations. His experience extends beyond traditional criminal defence to include preventative corporate advice and the management of legal risks that can arise before, during and after an investigation.

His involvement in professional initiatives concerning compliance and internal investigations further demonstrates his engagement with the practical challenges businesses face when investigating potential misconduct. As part of the Bundesverband der Wirtschaftskanzleien in Deutschland (BWD) Task Force on Compliance & Internal Investigations, Dr. Litzka has contributed to discussions and recommendations concerning issues including employee rights, evidence, legal professional privilege and the appropriate legal framework for internal investigations.

The Legal Landscape & Criminal Defence In Germany

Criminal Defence law in Germany requires careful management of procedural rights, evidence and the relationship between criminal proceedings and other forms of legal exposure. Economic and corporate investigations can involve individuals, management bodies and businesses simultaneously, creating a need for coordinated legal strategies that address both personal criminal liability and wider corporate consequences.

German criminal enforcement also differs from jurisdictions that apply a formal corporate criminal-law regime. As Dr. Litzka has discussed in his work on DOJ/SEC investigations, criminal investigations in Germany can focus significantly on the individuals acting on behalf of a company. This makes individual defence particularly important for executives, managers and employees who become involved in corporate investigations.

Key Challenges & Practice

Practitioners in Criminal Defence law in Germany regularly encounter investigations involving economic offences, tax matters, corruption, corporate compliance and management responsibility. Internal investigations can add another layer of complexity, particularly where companies must establish facts while protecting the rights of employees and considering the potential implications for subsequent criminal proceedings.

Dr. Litzka’s involvement with the BWD Task Force on Compliance & Internal Investigations reflects his engagement with these developing challenges. The task force has worked on proposals concerning the legal framework for internal investigations, including questions surrounding evidence protection, employees’ rights to refuse statements and the use of information obtained during internal investigations.

Practical Advice For Businesses & Individuals

Businesses and individuals facing a potential criminal investigation should consider obtaining specialist legal advice at an early stage. Early assessment can help clarify the potential criminal, civil and regulatory consequences of the underlying circumstances and establish an appropriate strategy for dealing with investigators, evidence and internal processes.

For businesses, effective compliance systems and clear internal procedures can also play an important preventative role. Where suspected misconduct results in an internal investigation, companies must carefully consider how evidence is collected, how employees are approached and how the investigation interacts with potential criminal proceedings.

For individuals, particularly executives and employees of internationally active companies, specialist defence advice can be essential where corporate investigations may expose them to personal criminal liability in Germany or abroad.

How Dr. Litzka Helps Clients Navigate These Challenges

Dr. Litzka combines long-standing experience in Economic & Tax Criminal Law with advice on corporate compliance, internal investigations and related civil and commercial matters. This enables him to approach complex investigations from both the perspective of individual defence and the wider interests of businesses and organisations.

His experience with international investigations, including DOJ/SEC-related matters, is particularly relevant where German-based individuals or companies become involved in cross-border enforcement proceedings. His work on compliance and internal investigations also allows him to address preventative and reactive issues as part of a broader legal strategy.

Final Remarks & Outlook

Criminal Defence law in Germany increasingly requires practitioners to understand not only criminal procedure but also corporate compliance, internal investigations, management liability and international enforcement. Dr. Philippe Litzka brings this multidisciplinary perspective to his work as a partner at Lau Litzka Pusch in Munich.

Global Law Experts is pleased to welcome Dr. Litzka as our Exclusive Member for Criminal Defence in Germany. His experience in Economic & Tax Criminal Law, individual defence, compliance, internal investigations and international matters provides valuable expertise for businesses, executives and individuals facing complex criminal-law challenges. We look forward to connecting our clients and professional network with his specialist knowledge and experience.