Hogan Lovells Publications
Guide on Internal Investigations in Germany 2021
October 2021
Martha Zuppa
CounselHamburg
Email [email protected]hoganlovells.com
Phone +49 40 4199 30
LanguagesEnglish, German, Polish
Practice groupLitigation, Arbitration, and Employment
Martha Zuppa advises national and international companies, including various Fortune 500 and DAX 40 companies, on topics related to compliance, internal investigations and issues of criminal liability and compliance.
One focus of her work lies in the set-up and management of complex, international compliance investigations. She has experience with conducting interviews and e-discoveries as well as the development of project management strategies.
She also advises on preventive compliance, including the creation and implementation of global compliance systems and whistleblowing tools.
Martha is especially experienced in advising clients from the automotive, transport, IT and consumer goods sector.
Education and admissions
Education
LL.M., Golden Gate University, 2016
Second State Exam in Law, Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, 2015
First State Exam in Law, University of Hamburg, 2012
Representative experience
Advising one of the world's leading car manufacturers on an internal investigation in connection with emissions related topics as well as Board responsibilities.
Coordinating a global internal investigation for one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, in particular fact finding in preparation of potential class actions.
Advising one of the world's largest airlines regarding legal requirements of bonus schemes.
Advising one of the world's leading consulting firms in relation to on-going criminal proceedings, including dawn-raid support and communication with the prosecutor.
Advising a Fortune 100 IT company on a Europe-wide internal investigation training.
Advising the client, a global consumer goods company, on various matters regarding compliance system implementation and whistleblower tools.
