Ernst & Young comprehensively supports family-run businesses and their shareholders, wealthy private individuals, family offices and foundations in succession planning, including asset structuring, share transfers and donation agreements. Clients also benefit from the firm's international network as well as its cooperation with EY Tax on interfacing tax matters. Practice head Christian Steger focuses on corporate and asset succession issues.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Christian Steger is a very good lawyer and very experienced. He has a great deal of detailed knowledge.'
  • 'Large team, very broadly positioned.'
  • 'Strong staff, access to the global EY network, know-how in many areas.'
  • 'Very well connected team.'
  • 'Special expertise in the US and international tax area for private clients.'
  • 'Strong focus on feasibility, personal exchange and work within the mandate (no delegation to others), taking on responsibility.'
  • 'Christian Steger is very versatile when it comes to tax matters.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Steger