SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft comprehensively advises entrepreneurs, wealthy private individuals and family offices regularly instruct on all aspects of succession planning, including related corporate and tax law issues, foundation and non-profit law, asset management and structuring as well as marriage law matters. These competencies correspond with the focus of the Mannheim-based three-strong practice management: Martin Feick and Stephan Scherer predominantly advise on corporate law and succession planning, including inheritance, inheritance tax, foundation and non-profit law, while Stefan Zeyher focuses on corporate law and clients' representation before state courts and arbitration tribunals.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A very committed and experienced team, including some promising young talent.'
  • 'Stephan Scherer is an extremely highly valued colleague in every respect – both professionally and personally!'
  • 'First-class lawyers with a clear compass even beyond their high level of expertise.'

Key clients

  • Gesellschafter der Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
  • Gesellschafter von Freudenberg & Co.
  • Heinz Hermann Thiele Familienstiftung

Work highlights

  • Advising the shareholders of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA in connection with the avoidance of exit taxation as well as ongoing advice on all issues pertaining to corporate and succession planning.
  • Ongoing advice to numerous partners of Freudenberg & Co. on succession planning, including marriage contracts and on international matters.
  • Advice and representation of the Heinz Hermann Thiele Family Foundation in administrative court proceedings regarding the recognition of the foundation as well as advice regarding inheritance matters.

Lawyers

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Stephan Scherer
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft

Practice head

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Martin Feick, Stephan Scherer, Stefan Zeyher