Tax
As an integral part of its international network, Dentons often assists German and global companies across locations and covers a wide range of tax issues. Main areas of activity include group tax law and transactional support as well as tax disputes and transfer pricing, while the practice is particularly experienced in the financial services, energy, real estate and logistics sectors. Michael Graf heads the German team and also co-heads the European tax practice; he frequently handles group tax matters. With the arrival of Joachim Kayser in February 2024 from Goodwin Procter, the firm was able to expand its advisory capacity in fund tax law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Dentons has an outstanding and well-integrated international network of tax experts who work together at the highest level. There is also a high degree of specialisation among the tax partners.'
'Andreas Berberich is characterised by his very pragmatic and fast way of working. Andreas thinks entrepreneurially and acts pragmatically. I particularly like the fact that he thinks exceptionally well strategically. I recommend him as a top tax expert in Germany. An exceptionally good man. '
'Dentons has never disappointed me in terms of the quality of advice, availability and support. I will continue to use and recommend Dentons' tax advice for our German tax matters.'
'Dentons' Frankfurt tax team uniquely combines knowledge of tax law, procedural law, corporate law and business management to develop a holistic, legally secure solution to create financial advantages for its clients. The team also has an outstanding success rate in defending tax positions before the tax authorities and enforcing legal claims against the tax authorities in court.'
'Michael Graf is the leading head of the tax team, where all the threads converge and who has a special ability to summarise the issues even in complex cases. He stands out due to his great combination of technical excellence and business judgment, which he can tailor precisely to the requirements of the clients.'
'We have worked with Dominik Thomer on several transactions. Always competent and reliable. Extensive experience, particularly in real estate fund matters and real estate transactions. Great collaboration.'
'Pia Dorfmueller engages with her clients and shows that she really understands them. Her work is tailor-made and to the point.'
- 'Stephan Busch has profound, long-standing and specific legal knowledge of our company, particularly in terms of tax law.'
Key clients
- AIG
- ATAI Lifesciences NV
- Aeroground Munich Airport
- ADVENIS
- Berliner Wasserbetriebe
- BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management GmbH
- BVV Versicherungsverein des Bankgewerbes a. G.
- Cube Green Energy
- Deka Erwerbsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
- Gesellschafter der DekaBank AöR
- Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
- Deutscher Sparkassen und Giroverband
- Franger Investment GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Geodis S.A.
- Landesbank Berlin
- LFPI
- Qualitas Energy
- Ruby Hotels GmbH
- SAF-Holland SE
- S Broker AG & Co KG
- S-Kreditpartner GmbH
- TELUS International & TELUS Health
- Vonovia SE
Work highlights
- Advising Qualitas Energy on the sale of a portfolio consisting of 19 companies in the energy sector.
- Advising Enbridge Inc. on the €625m acquisition of a 24.45% stake in Hohe See and Albatros offshore wind farms from CPP Investments.
- Advising German Savings Banks and Giro Association on the establishment of a supplementary fund for all savings banks, state banks and state building societies to protect institutions in addition to the deposit protection fund under the Deposit Protection Act with a volume of approximately €5-6bn.