Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+44 20 3088 0000Chambers Review
The firm has highly regarded tax teams across Europe, with reputable teams in Germany, the UK, the Czech Republic and the Benelux region. The law firm has particular expertise in transactional tax matters, utilising its extensive international network to assist with cross-border matters. It frequently acts for clients hailing from the financial services industry, with standout experience in corporate tax matters relating to pan-European transactions that entail the acquisition of equity and commodity trading businesses or real estate. The practice further represents clients in tax investigations and disputes. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Gottfried Breuninger chairs the law firm's global tax practice and leads the German tax team from his base in Munich. Amsterdam-based Godfried Kinnegim leads the Dutch tax team and Patrick Mischo is a key partner in the firm's Luxembourg office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We worked with a broad team from the firm's tax offering which included partner, associate and trainee-level members. We felt that each member of the team was impressive in their knowledge of tax and their ability to advise us."
"I have only ever referred matters to the firm hat require nuanced thinking and value judgements. The team is always very quick to respond and flexible for calls. The work is delivered on a timely basis."
"The advice we receive shows the team is aware of new legislative requirements and trends in similar businesses."
"The firm has the ability to pull in the right skills (from strategic thinkers to subject matter experts) required across a wide range of topics from tax to litigation."
"We worked with a broad team from the firm's tax offering which included partner, associate and trainee-level members. We felt that each member of the team was impressive in their knowledge of tax and their ability to advise us."
"I have only ever referred matters to the firm hat require nuanced thinking and value judgements. The team is always very quick to respond and flexible for calls. The work is delivered on a timely basis."
"The advice we receive shows the team is aware of new legislative requirements and trends in similar businesses."
"The firm has the ability to pull in the right skills (from strategic thinkers to subject matter experts) required across a wide range of topics from tax to litigation."