Tax
Embedded in the global network, A&O Shearman assists national and international corporations, medium-sized companies, financial services and real estate companies with a similarly broad range of topics; the group focuses on corporate and transactional tax law, while tax disputes, tax risk management, VAT and compliance as well as the digitalisation and automation of tax processes represent further strengths. Practice head and Chair of Global Tax Gottfried Breuninger is known for resolving tax disputes, including tax audits and investigations; he can also rely on Magnus Müller (tax dispute resolution, including aspects of criminal tax law) and Ellen Birkemeyer (implementation of tax risk and tax compliance management systems) as well as Florian Lechner, who joined from Jones Day in February 2023 and frequently handles cum-ex- and cum-cum investigations and proceedings. Transaction-related matters are routinely handled by Heike Weber.
Testimonials
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'Heike Weber knew very well how to juggle many different interested parties, very complicated and interconnected agreements, and at the same time understand and take into account our economic points of view.'
'German tax practice is very well positioned to effectively coordinate and negotiate tax issues in large, complicated transactions. Thanks to the good cooperation with other A&O Shearman teams, especially Finance and Corporate, and other tax advisors, tax requirements are perfectly implemented in “well-rounded” legal transaction documentation.'
Key clients
- Allianz Capital Partners, AIP Management, Norges Bank Investment Management
- Athora Deutschland GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising a consortium consisting of Allianz Capital Partners, AIP Management and Norges Bank Investment Management on the acquisition of 49.9% of the planned He Dreiht offshore wind farm from EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG.
- Advising Corestate on the restructuring of its financial liabilities.