Marco Benedikt von Schirach – Specialist criminal defense lawyer in Munich
Marco Benedikt von Schirach is a specialist criminal defense lawyer in Munich and specializes in defense and advisory services in white collar crime and criminal tax law. He advises and represents private individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate decision-makers nationwide in criminal investigations and proceedings.
His additional areas of focus include anti-money laundering criminal law and prevention, crypto criminal law, as well as foreign trade, customs, medical, and pharmaceutical criminal law.
Criminal defense in white-collar and tax criminal law
The core of Marco Benedikt von Schirach's legal practice involves complex white collar and tax criminal law matters. Such advisory services frequently begin even before formal investigative proceedings are initiated and extend through searches, seizures, and interrogations of suspects to defense in court proceedings.
White collar crime proceedings regularly involve more than just criminal charges; they can simultaneously trigger significant economic, professional, and personal consequences. Therefore, alongside the criminal law assessment, the defense takes into account the specific procedural situation and potential impacts on the company, profession, and reputation.
Key areas of focus include:
Qualification as a Specialist Criminal Defense Lawyer
Marco Benedikt von Schirach has been admitted to the bar since 2008 and has been a specialist criminal defense lawyer since 2011. Furthermore, he is a certified defense lawyer for white collar crime and criminal tax law (DSV e.V.).
As a certified consultant for crypto assets and taxes (WIRE), he also addresses criminal and tax law issues associated with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Consultations are conducted in German and English.
Anti-Money Laundering Prevention and Experience with the Munich Bar Association
A particular area of expertise lies in anti-money laundering criminal law and prevention.
From 2018 to 2025, Marco Benedikt von Schirach served as a member of the board of the Munich Bar Association and chairman of Department XV, which is responsible for anti-money laundering prevention. In this capacity, he was involved in supervising compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.
This experience provides an additional perspective on the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG) and the regulatory assessment of potential compliance violations. It complements criminal defense and advisory services regarding money laundering allegations and AML compliance issues.
Publications and Lecturing Activities
Marco Benedikt von Schirach also addresses issues in criminal law, criminal tax law, and anti-money laundering law outside of active client mandates.
From the 4th edition onwards, he has authored the commentary on the chapter „Money Laundering“ in the Gaier/Wolf/Göcken commentary, Anwaltliches Berufsrecht.
In addition, he lectures on issues related to anti-money laundering, money laundering compliance, and criminal tax law.
