Dr Christian Hundeshagen > Linklaters > Frankfurt, Germany > Lawyer Profile

Linklaters is particularly well versed in transactional tax law and regularly advises market-leading companies and financial institutions across practices and countries. Thus, practice head Oliver Rosenberg, who was appointed Global Head of Tax in 2022, routinely assists with M&A projects with a focus on the energy sector as well as with complex restructurings. Here, he can also rely on the expertise of Sebastian Benz, Andreas Schaflitzl and Christian Hundeshagen, who are also adept at transfer pricing. In addition, the company has adjacent skills in ​​fund structuring and investment tax law and supplements this with relevant experience in crisis management, compliance and criminal tax matters. Jens Blumenberg is the key contact for cum-ex and cum-cum issues, while Rainer Stadler handles tax disputes as well as tax-oriented group restructuring and fund structuring. Restructuring specialist Anne Katharina Rosenow made counsel in November 2022. Counsels Julian Böhmer and Kirsten Placke focus on tax structuring advice related to corporate restructuring and transactions.

Linklaters is experienced in supporting companies from the energy, aviation, automotive, manufacturing and consumer goods sectors in internal investigations; international matters are covered thanks to the frequent cooperation with the firm’s network. This cross-border expertise is regularly called upon in connection with allegations pertaining to #MeToo, compliance violations, EU and Russia-related sanctions, antitrust law, criminal law and cum-ex. Hans-Ulrich Wilsing (corporate law, governing bodies) and Kerstin Wilhelm (clients’ representation and investigations) jointly head the team. Jens Blumenberg and Christian Hundeshagen assist with alleged tax fraud matters, while Daniela Seeliger is well versed in  antitrust law. Associate Jacqueline Kusserow (in addition to internal investigations, dispute resolution and risk assessment regarding sanctions) is another key contact.