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Our working principles

Ten statements on how we work — which engagements we accept, which we do not, and what our fees are measured against.

  1. 01When do we accept an engagement?

    We take on an engagement only if we consider ourselves competent for it and have the time required to handle it.

  2. 02Which engagements do we decline?

    Engagements that would require unlawful or unfair acts or omissions are neither accepted nor carried out.

  3. 03How do we keep our expertise current?

    We pursue continuing education in order to maintain and develop the expertise our work requires.

  4. 04How do we keep clients informed?

    We inform our clients about all material steps and developments. In return we expect our clients to provide all information relevant to the matter promptly and accurately, so that we can carry out the engagement well and on time.

  5. 05How long does our duty of confidentiality last?

    We are bound to confidentiality regarding our clients’ business and private affairs, and we remain bound after the engagement has ended. Employees and cooperation partners involved in our work are placed under the same obligation.

  6. 06How do we safeguard our independence?

    We watch over our independence — professional and financial — and accept no benefits that would endanger it or that are unknown to the client.

  7. 07When is an engagement ruled out by a conflict of interest?

    An engagement is ruled out where a conflict of interest threatens: when several clients pursue opposing interests in the same matter, or when the matter is known from earlier work and that knowledge would be exploited.

  8. 08How do we handle assets entrusted to us?

    Assets belonging to others are handled with particular care.

  9. 09When do we name references?

    We name references only where our clients have expressly agreed to it.

  10. 10What do we measure our fees against?

    We hold ourselves to fees that stand in reasonable proportion to our work and to the responsibility involved in the individual case. The fee must be fair — and so must the client when paying it, so that we can concentrate on the matter at hand.