Linklaters is particularly well versed in transactional tax law and regularly advises market-leading companies and financial institutions across practices and countries. Thus, practice head Oliver Rosenberg, who was appointed Global Head of Tax in 2022, routinely assists with M&A projects with a focus on the energy sector as well as with complex restructurings. Here, he can also rely on the expertise of Sebastian Benz, Andreas Schaflitzl and Christian Hundeshagen, who are also adept at transfer pricing. In addition, the company has adjacent skills in fund structuring and investment tax law and supplements this with relevant experience in crisis management, compliance and criminal tax matters. Jens Blumenberg is the key contact for cum-ex and cum-cum issues, while Rainer Stadler handles tax disputes as well as tax-oriented group restructuring and fund structuring. Restructuring specialist Anne Katharina Rosenow made counsel in November 2022. Counsels Julian Böhmer and Kirsten Placke focus on tax structuring advice related to corporate restructuring and transactions.

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Testimonials

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'Fast response times and reliability as well as high professional quality are outstanding in the industry. Linklaters thinks for the client and is therefore able to provide precise advice. The team also exchanges information about ongoing projects and can therefore respond to questions at any time. The team also thinks outside the box, which also makes the advice more valuable.'
'Broad tax practice at the highest level. Strong commercial judgment is used to provide concrete and actionable recommendations with a balanced risk awareness. Trusted advisor for complex tax structuring, especially in cross-border areas.'
'For me, Oliver Rosenberg is one of the absolute best tax lawyers in Germany. Excellent, broad professional expertise, including in the area of corporate law. Excellent judgment. Strong in negotiations.'
'The firm covers a wide range of tax law and has many outstanding partners.'
'Very good transaction service and industry experience, reliable contacts in financial administration.'
'Sebastian Benz is technically strong, experienced and assertive.'
'Julian Böhmer and Sebastian Benz are distinguished by the highest level of professional competence. Based on this expertise, they always find solutions to combine complicated tax law with business needs. The price-performance ratio is right.'
'Sebastian Benz has a high level of expertise. I appreciated the discussion at “eye level”.'

Work highlights

Tax advice to Carrier Global Corporation on its €12 billion acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.
Advising Ernst & Young on the separation of its audit and consulting business into two separate organisations.
Tax advice to Volkswagen AG and Porsche AG on the conception of the transaction and the preparation of the IPO of Porsche AG.