White & Case LLP's German tax practice draws on its international network to advise national and international players from the real estate, financial services and energy sectors, among others; In this constellation, the group assists with corporate taxation and tax law issues that arise in connection with structured and asset-based financing as well as with cross-border M&A transactions. Practice head Bodo Bender also focuses on tax transaction advice. This is complemented by expertise in tax disputes.

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Key clients

  • Adler Group S.A.
  • Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp.
  • E.ON
  • Faurecia
  • Ecobat Technologies
  • wefox
  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
  • Enpal B.V.
  • FNZ
  • Grupa Pracuj
  • Rollic Games
  • Toyota Industries Corporation
  • Zalando
  • Nestlé
  • Battery Ventures
  • AGIC Capital
  • KAP
  • Pollen Street Capital
  • WestView
  • Nordic Capital
  • Qatar Investment Authority

Work highlights

  • Tax advice to the Qatar Investment Authority and the group companies it controls on investments in Germany (including Volkswagen, Porsche, Hapag-Lloyd) and on ongoing tax matters.
  • Advising Adler Group SA and its subsidiaries on corporate, capital market and tax law on a major restructuring in Europe.
  • Advising Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp. on its merger with Next.e.GO Mobile SE, with the combined company valued at approximately $913 million.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bodo Bender

Other key lawyers

Tim Bracksiek