Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH regularly acts at the interface between inheritance, corporate and tax law, including dispute resolution and litigation. In addition to traditional matters such as asset structuring and succession planning, the team also increasingly supports international real estate acquisitions via private equity with a geographical focus on the Balearic Islands; the practice advises wealthy private individuals, donors, shareholders and foundations. Frank-Grischa Feitsch (succession planning, inheritance and shareholder disputes, foundation establishment, establishment of family companies) heads the team.
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Work highlights
- Advising the founder and majority shareholder of a manufacturer of specialty products on anticipated inheritance and the establishment of an asset-managing and asset-equipped “de-stamped” family holding company.
- Advising a real estate company on the relocation of residence abroad, including minor children, while avoiding exit tax and on anticipated inheritance.
- Advice on inheritance, corporate and tax law succession to a wealthy entrepreneur with land and real estate law implications with regard to risks from contaminated industrial land.