11. August 2026
Handelsblatt: Defense strategy in tax evasion proceedings
The Federal Ministry of Finance's action plan is changing the rules of the game for entrepreneurs. Those who only react once proceedings are underway risk their assets, ability to act, and reputation. A defense strategy must therefore integrate tax law, criminal law, and business aspects from the outset.
Attorney Dr. Katharina Wild (www.wild.legal/anwaeltin) described in an article for Handelsblatt (https://www.handelsblatt.com/adv/rechtsanwaelte/dr.-katharina-wild-im-steuerstrafverfahren-entscheidet-sich-vieles-vor-der-anklage/100244297.html) why many things are decided before charges are filed in tax evasion proceedings. The right defense strategy during the investigation protects the ability to act, assets, and reputation of entrepreneurs and their companies.
Attorney Dr. Katharina Wild (www.wild.legal/anwaeltin) The online article in Handelsblatt can be found here: In tax criminal law, much is decided before the indictment