Noerr offers a full-service approach in advising family offices, wealthy private individuals and foundations on asset management as well as succession and foundation law, including related corporate and tax law matters as well as litigation. Practice head Tobias Bürgers is a key contact for issues at the corporate law interface; this expertise was further strengthened in January 2024 with the partner appointments of Tobias Hueck, who is experienced in transactions, investments as well as the management of family estates, and Jan-Philipp Meier, who offers expertise in transactions and shareholder disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'One of the few large law firms with a private clients team that has become very established in the market over the years.'
  • 'I highly recommend Frank Schuck for foundations.'

Key clients

  • Fresenius / Else-Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung
  • Dieter Schwarz Stiftung
  • Hermes Johannes Burges Stiftung
  • Kaufland Stiftung & Co. KG
  • Allianz Foundation
  • Villeroy & Boch
  • Sedlmayr-Gruppe
  • Embaré Indústrias Alimentícias S.A.
  • Krones
  • Claas-Gruppe
  • Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
  • Serviceplan-Gruppe
  • Tönnies
  • Gegenbauer
  • King Baudouin Foundation
  • Dehner-Gruppe
  • Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
  • Right Livelihood Foundation
  • Semper Idem Underberg
  • Hardtke Stiftung

Work highlights

  • Advising Dieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbH on expanding its cooperation with the Technical University of Munich regarding the financing and development of an AI and research campus.
  • Advising HERMES ARZNEIMITTEL Group on the implementation of succession in the family business, including the establishment and management of a family foundation as a holding company and non-profit foundation.
  • Advising the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung as the largest shareholder on the strategic realignment of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA and the deconsolidation of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KgaA; also ongoing advice.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tobias Bürgers