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Charlotte Salathé is a Counsel in the Compliance department and advises national and international companies in the financial and non-financial sectors, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance. Her practice combines advice on complex regulatory matters with the practical implementation of compliance requirements in day-to-day operations.
Her key areas of expertise include compliance risk assessments, KYC and screening processes, group-wide compliance requirements and the design and further development of compliance management systems. She also acts as an external or deputy anti-money laundering officer, including for credit institutions, institutions under Section 53b of the German Banking Act (KWG) and companies in the luxury goods sector. Another focus of her practice is conducting internal investigations to clarify and address compliance breaches, including within international corporate structures.
Charlotte regularly publishes and speaks on current developments in anti-money laundering and sanctions law, including at professional events, industry forums and specialist seminars.
She began her legal career at CMS in 2017 and has been a counsel at the firm since 2023. In 2018 and 2020 she undertook secondments with a leading German car manufacturer and a German private bank, respectively.
