SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft regularly advises wealthy private individuals, family offices and their foundations on asset management; here, practice co-head Martin Feick is experienced in asset structuring, succession planning as well as inheritance law. Corporate law matters, including the sale of family businesses to international corporations, are a key strength of Stephan Scherer, he also advises on inheritance law and represents clients in shareholder disputes. Principal associate Robert Opris is a key contact for tax optimisation in connection with marriage contracts, wills, divorce and inheritance disputes. Senior Associate Tobias Krause focuses on the tax structuring of asset transfers and succession planning; he is regularly instructed by wealthy private individuals and foundations.
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Testimonials
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- 'The collaboration with the colleagues at SZA is very trusting and professional at the highest level. The colleagues have a clear compass and provide convincing legal advice in every respect.'
- 'Stephan Scherer is absolutely outstanding professionally. He is clear in his analysis, gives understandable, precise and committed advice and is very pleasant to deal with. Tobias Krause is an excellent young colleague who maintains an overview even when there is a high level of complexity.'
- 'High level of expertise in the legal area of succession: marriage contracts, inheritance contracts and foundations, including estate settlement. Legally top notch.'
- 'Dr. Feick: Pleasant collaboration, very professionally competent. Robert Opris: Very good with prenuptial agreements.'
- 'Reliability, clarity, industry knowledge, very extensive and deep experience.'
- 'Martin Feick and Stephan Scherer: extensive experience, hard workers, clear opinions.'
- 'I really value the specialist knowledge of these colleagues and what is also important to me is their reliability and speed with regard to feedback.'
- 'For me, Prof. Dr. Stephan Scherer is outstanding in his abilities, I have worked very well with him in inheritance and tax matters for decades.'
Key clients
- Gesellschafter der Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Gesellschafter von Freudenberg & Co.
- Gesellschafter von Gross-Perthun GmbH & Co. KG
- Heinz Hermann Thiele Familienstiftung
Work highlights
- Advising the shareholders of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA in connection with avoiding exit taxation as well as ongoing advice on all issues of corporate and succession planning.
- Advising numerous shareholders of Freudenberg & Co in connection with succession planning for partners living at home and abroad, including marriage contracts; also advice on international issues.
- Advice and legal representation of the Heinz Hermann Thiele Family Foundation in administrative court disputes regarding the recognition of the foundation as well as advice regarding the fulfillment of the legacy.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephan Scherer, Martin Feick