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KPMG Law in Germany > The Legal 500 Rankings

Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 3

KPMG Law in Germany focuses on the establishment and restructuring of insurance companies, insurance-related services, M&A transactions and the establishment of new distribution channels and products. Practice head Ulrich Keunecke in particular is well versed in these topics and supports clients in national and cross-border projects and also advises on capital investments. The regulatory advice on the establishment and restructuring of insurance companies is accompanied by interfacing tax law matters and business management expertise, thanks to the close cross-practice cooperation. Frank Püttgen impresses with his expertise in financial lines as well as distribution and regulatory matters.

Public sector > Public procurement Tier 4

Germany > Private clients and non-profits Tier 5

KPMG Law in Germany comprehensively advises wealthy private individuals, foundations and owner families on all aspects of inheritance and foundation law, including related corporate and tax law matters. Accordingly, practice head Mark Uwe Pawlytta advises on various asset protection topics, including donations, powers of attorney and foundation resolutions. Philipp Alexander Pfeiffer is a key contact for inheritance and corporate law matters. The corporate law interface was further strengthened with the addition of Stephan Tillkorn in August 2022 (previously general counsel of a department store); he is regularly instructed by family offices and wealthy private individuals.