Best Lawyers in Germany for Tax Law

Dr Laurenz Martin Lipp is a counsel in the private clients team in POELLATH's Frankfurt office. He advises family businesses, wealthy individuals and foundations on German and international inheritance and tax law. He specializes in questions relating to gifts and donations, inheritance cases and the inheritance tax optimization of corporate group structures. Frequent points of contact in his practice occur in complex executions of wills and foreign assets (e.g. trusts). Laurenz always shows ...

Alexander Wiegand is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Alexander practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Wiegand since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexander Wiegand is held by other lawyers.

Jan-Eckhard Wegener is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Jan-Eckhard practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jan-Eckhard Wegener since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jan-Eckhard Wegener is held by other lawyers.

Florian Deitel is a senior associate in the German Tax Law Practice Group as well as in the German Private Funds Group. He advises fund managers on the structuring of private equity and private debt funds as well as investors on all aspects of tax law in connection with their investments. He also assists clients from all sectors and industries in the resolution of tax disputes. In addition, Florian Deitel advises on M&A transactions of domestic and foreign companies and advises national a...

Caroline is a senior associate and has been a member of POELLATH's Frankfurt-based Private Client practice since 2021. She supports family businesses and their shareholders, as well as high net worth individuals in holistic wealth and business succession planning. Her advisory focus primarily includes corporate and inheritance law, as well as national and international tax law with regard to structuring and optimizing private and business assets. She studied law in Frankfurt, admitted to the ...

Dr. Florian Schmid represents multinational corporations and financial institutions through the full range of tax controversy proceedings, including audits, administrative appeals, judicial proceedings and mutual agreement procedures. He also advises on cross-border tax planning and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and transfer pricing.

Michael De Toma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Michael practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michael De Toma since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael De Toma is held by other lawyers.

Bettina Spilker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Bettina practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Bettina Spilker since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bettina Spilker is held by other lawyers.

Andreas Klaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Andreas practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Andreas Klaus since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andreas Klaus is held by other lawyers.

Philipp Lauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Philipp practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Philipp Lauer since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philipp Lauer is held by other lawyers.

Tobias Deschenhalm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Tobias practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Tobias Deschenhalm since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tobias Deschenhalm is held by other lawyers.

Dr Marcel Duplois , a lawyer and tax adviser, joined the team at GRÄFE Tax & Legal as a partner in June 2026. Dr Marcel Duplois was a member of POELLATH’s Frankfurt Private Clients team for many years. He primarily advises family businesses and companies on estate planning, asset structuring and corporate governance matters. His other areas of expertise include national and international tax law, as well as advising foundations and non-profit organisations.

Philipp Ahlers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Philipp practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Philipp Ahlers since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philipp Ahlers is held by other lawyers.