Simon Hannes Bloch

Background and Qualifications

Attorney Simon Hannes Bloch is a senior associate at schirach.law and advises and defends clients nationwide in cases involving commercial and tax criminal law.

Simon Hannes Bloch studied law at the University of Passau , where he focused on "Criminal and Corporate Law", dealing with issues of white-collar crime and corporate law.

Prior to joining schirach.law, Simon Hannes Bloch worked at an international auditing and legal consulting firm specializing in white-collar crime and tax law. There, he advised and represented companies and individuals in complex white-collar and tax-related criminal matters. This experience also provided him with expertise in tax litigation, which he applies to handling tax-related criminal cases.

Core Areas of Practice

Simon Hannes Bloch's practice focuses on defense in tax evasion cases . He represents clients, particularly those accused of tax evasion, and has experience in proceedings involving complex VAT and cross-border issues. This includes, in particular, cases related to so-called VAT carousel fraud and cross-border business and service relationships.

Furthermore, another focus is on the review, preparation, and filing of voluntary disclosures that may grant immunity from prosecution. Simon Hannes Bloch assists in the analysis of the underlying facts, taking into account both the legal requirements and the tax implications.