Private Wealth Law - Germany
What the Team is Known For
POELLATH is a well-regarded team of private client experts. The team has a wide range of expertise which includes succession planning, tax planning and foundations.
Strengths
"I had the best experience with POELLATH - they are out for the best for the clients."
"They have a lot of experience on cross-border issues, they understand trust law and understand cross-border tax issues, so it is helpful to work with them."
"I've worked with them on some interesting cross-border work, with complex tax consequences. They're excellent, a great firm."
"I rank POELLATH as the best lawyers and best law firm for level of knowledge, service and dedication - they are very precise."
Notable Practitioners
Andreas Richter is highly regarded by market commentators in the German private wealth industry. He is vastly experienced in the area and advises on tax matters as well as foundations. "He would be my first port of call - he is very dynamic and has a fantastic reputation." "Andreas Richter is an extremely charming and charismatic lawyer. He is a go-to lawyer when you want to have excellent advice - he is a private client guru." "He has a lot of legal experience and specialism on structuring."
Stephan Viskorf is a well-known private client lawyer among market commentators. He advises family businesses on succession planning, foundations and tax issues. "Stephan is a very good corporate and tax lawyer." "Stephan Viskorf is an excellent tax adviser."
Maximilian Haag advises clients on inheritance tax issues and gift tax structures. He is praised by sources for his depth of knowledge on domestic and cross-border private client issues. "He is the best when it comes to private client tax. He can break down the topic and still find solutions, proposing resolutions that can hold up in court." "Max is really a brilliant guy. He is able to find solutions to very technical problems and his creative, broad understanding helps him be who he is." "Maximilian Haag is very much to the point - he is a quick thinker and observer. He is able to point out issues in a comprehensive way."
