Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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The global law firm is popular among international financial institutions, corporations and private equity houses for advice on the tax structuring of transactions and corporate reorganisation projects, including joint ventures and asset transfers. The law firm also advises international banks on investigations, such as in relation to cum/ex trades, and possesses capability in tax disputes and audits. The team is well placed to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional mandates thanks to the firm's expansive international tax practice. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised a consortium of investors, which included Allianz Capital Partners, on the acquisition of 49.9% of shares in the planned offshore wind farm He Dreiht.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
Gottfried Breuninger heads the firm's German tax practice and has extensive experience advising on corporate tax issues. He also has an impressive track record of advising on tax audits and high-profile investigatory matters.
"He is an excellent partner in complex matters."
Florian Lechner is renowned for his tax expertise within the banking and finance sector, with a strong track record of advising across multi-jurisdictional M&A, regulatory compliance, tax investigations and fiscal disputes.
Heike Weber often handles the tax aspects of prominent cross-border M&A, investment funds and reorganisation matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Germany