Tax
Dentons' expertise spans tax advice on transactions and conversions as well as international transfer pricing, where the team regularly assists with cross-border matters. The group focuses on the energy, real estate, financial services, transport and insurance sectors and is also experienced in asset management and compliance. Managing partner of the Frankfurt office and co-head of the European tax practice Michael Graf leads the practice and focuses on international corporate tax. Thomas Voss (W&I and special tax insurance) left for an in-house role at the end of 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Andreas Berberich and his team are characterised by excellent expertise in various tax areas. Billing was always transparent and fair and the ability to meet agreed timelines was never in question.'
'Andreas Berberich has the perfect mix of pragmatism and excellent specialist knowledge. He has a real understanding of tasks at hand and the ability to provide advice in simple layman's terms that is second to none and is particularly helpful in complex tax scenarios.'
'The firm has a very practical and solution-oriented approach. They constantly think of solutions and always keep an entrepreneurial approach in mind. They adapt excellently to the needs of their clients.'
'Andreas Berberich has outstanding expertise in W&I matters and tax insurance. He also excels at tax structuring. The collaboration is very friendly and collegial. His competence and technical skills are very high and very convincing.'
'Andreas Berberich's responsiveness and support are absolutely market leading. We have always felt confident using Dentons for our German tax projects.'
'Excellent communication with the client. Appropriate, critical questions to prepare the best possible solution. '
'Stephan Busch is an extremely profound tax and corporate lawyer.'
'Michael Graf is the creative mind and the driving force of the team. His outstanding expertise in tax and legal matters combined with his humanity and friendliness are an unbeatable combination that creates enthusiasm for working together.'
Key clients
- AIG
- ATAI Lifesciences NV
- Berliner Wasserbetriebe
- BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management GmbH
- BVV Versicherungsverein des Bankgewerbes a. G.
- Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
- Deutscher Sparkassen und Giroverband
- Dual Specialty M&A GmbH
- Franger Investment GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Geodis S.A.
- Riskpoint A/S
- Ruby Hotels GmbH
- Shareholders of DekaBank AöR
- SAF-Holland SE
- S Broker AG & Co KG
- S-Kreditpartner GmbH
- Stabilus SE
- TELUS International
- VolkswagenStiftung
- Vonovia SE
- Qualitas Energy
- Aeroground Flughafen München
- Deka Erwerbsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Tax advice to Vonovia on the sale of a real estate portfolio with residential and commercial units in Berlin.
- Advising AIG, AMANIKI, Beazley, DUAL, Riskpoint, Liberty, Acquinex and Brockwell Capital on over 130 W&I and Special Tax insurance policies.
- Advising AIF Kapitalverwaltungs-AG on the acquisition of a portfolio of residential properties and commercial units in the Netherlands.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Graf