Florian Hierl
Attorney
Crypto & Cyber
Crypto Recovery Lawyer Germany — Across DACH and Beyond
You lost Bitcoin, Ethereum or other crypto assets through a fake broker, a manipulated platform or a compromised wallet. We assess what can realistically be recovered — combining in-house blockchain forensics with legal enforcement.
Fees per German RVG.
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What you are most likely experiencing
We hear these statements in almost every initial consultation — from clients who had a prior lawyer.
- Your prior lawyer had no in-house blockchain forensics and gave up after standard letters.
- Once the funds moved abroad, the mandate was "closed".
- You were treated like a case number — weeks without information.
- You paid a large retainer without ever receiving an honest success assessment.
- English-language platforms went unhandled because of language barriers.
How we work
Crypto recovery is not a single legal step — it is a coordinated effort across on-chain analysis, protective measures and court enforcement. We review your documents, give an assessment, and discuss next steps.
Forensic analysis: Wallet addresses, transaction IDs and platform correspondence are analysed on-chain.
Legal protection: Criminal complaint, wallet freezing requests with the relevant exchange, demand letters to payment service providers.
Cross-border: Cases fully handled in German and English, coordinated with forensic and legal partners in the respective jurisdictions.
What becomes visible in the first 2–4 weeks
Criminal complaint and evidence preservation
In the first days we secure all digital traces, coordinate the criminal complaint and file it with the responsible authority.Wallet tracing and blockchain forensics
For crypto cases, our specialist Valentin Laube analyses the transaction chains. First usable tracing results are typically available within 2–4 weeks.Wallet freezing and interim measures
Once traces lead to a specific platform or exchange, we apply for protective measures to prevent further movement of the funds.Insolvency filing and committee representation
If the platform or issuer is insolvent, we register your claim and contribute our experience from multiple creditor committees.Demand letters to banks and payment service providers
For demonstrably fraud-related transactions we examine chargeback and protective options directly with the involved banks.
Who works on your case
What we build on
- Banking and capital markets law since 1999.
- Thousands of investors represented.
- Member of multiple creditor committees (P&R Container, UDI, MBB).
- BGH proceedings in investor protection.
- TV coverage 2026 (BR24, ARD Brisant, ARD Plusminus).
- In-house blockchain forensics.
Fees
Fees follow the German RVG (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz) and are based on the amount in dispute. In the initial consultation we provide a transparent overview and file the coverage request with your legal insurance.
Initial consultation is fee-based — details on request.
Three questions we hear most often
- Doesn't this take forever?
- 6–18 months out-of-court. For crypto cases, first tracing results are typically available within 2–4 weeks.
- What about the cost?
- Fees per RVG, amount-in-dispute-based. We check legal insurance coverage with you.
- Does this case even have a chance?
- A serious answer requires reviewing your documents. We assess realistically.
What clients say
My case was handled promptly, kindly and competently. I was kept informed at every step and received clear, expert advice on the most sensible approach — both costs-wise and outcome-wise.
Frequently asked questions
It traces the path of lost crypto assets across wallet addresses and transaction IDs — also across multiple platforms and mixing services. The result is solid evidence we can use legally.
First tracing results are typically available within 2–4 weeks. Protection and freezing requests run in parallel.
If the transaction path can be reconstructed, there are often actionable claims — e.g. against platforms with insufficient security standards.
We assess the jurisdiction, coordinate with forensic and legal partners on the ground, and handle cases fully in German and English.
Typically three years from knowledge of damage and the responsible party. Maximum ten years from the date of damage.
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Fake trading platforms via social media — civil claims against banks, insurance enforcement, criminal complaint.
02Crypto & Cyber
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03Banking & Capital Markets
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Closed funds, direct investments, prospect liability — represented in and out of court.
Have your crypto case assessed
We carefully review your inquiry and will inform you promptly whether we can take on your case. You send us your documents and wallet addresses, we give an initial assessment.