
Pia Marie König
Biography
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Defended the managing director of an international company for electronic components against allegations of money laundering.
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Conducted several internal investigations for international companies in connection with whistleblowing reports on allegations of corruption, embezzlement, misconduct, conflict of interest and retaliation against a whistleblower and sexual harassment.
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Advised various national and international companies in cartel investigations before German antitrust authorities and courts, including conducting extensive internal investigations as well as providing follow-up compliance.
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Conducted several internal investigations for an international pharma company due to suspicion of unlawful disclosure of internal and confidential information.
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Advised numerous companies in relation to programs for antitrust and white collar crime compliance programs, including setting up internal compliance processes and documentation, designing compliance guidelines, whistleblowing policies and conducting compliance trainings.
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Advised several international companies in various sectors on risks of criminal and administrative offenses in connection with the import and export of products against EU sanctions lists and regulations.
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Defended the managing director of a medical device company before the public prosecutor against allegations of fraud and violations of medical device regulations.
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Support of an international pharmaceutical company with advice on anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance, as well as in a global project for the digitalization of internal compliance consultations for interactions with healthcare professionals.
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Advised an automotive parts manufacturer on risks of embezzlement and the scope of the Business Judgment Rule in the context of a company acquisition.
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Compliance consultation for the organization of an international medical congress hosted by a US hardware and software developer, with international participants (including from Germany).
Professional Associations and Memberships
- German White Collar Crime Association (WisteV) - Member
- Association of Female Lawyers in White Collar Crime and Criminal Tax Law (JuWiSt) - Member
- German Association of Antitrust Lawyers (Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht) - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2020)
Education
- Higher Regional Court Celle (Second State Exam) (2019)
- University of Goettingen (First State Exam) (2017)
Languages
- English
- German
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.