Taylor Wessing provides long-term legal and tax support to entrepreneurial families and UHNWIs, with distinguished proficiency in inheritance, corporate, family, foundation, and tax law. The practice excels in succession planning, wealth structuring, corporate governance, and foundation setup. It is co-led by Axel Godron, who specialises in corporate and private asset succession, with a strong focus on international estates and foundations; and Jens Escher, who provides guidance on tax-efficient succession, asset structuring, and cross-border foundation and trust matters. Luise Hauschild departed the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I had the pleasure of working with TW’s private client team on an UHNW file with multiple cross-border angles, and I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to client care.'
- ‘Cornelia Maetschke-Biersack and her team have demonstrated a deep understanding of complex legal matters in an international context, and their responsiveness and care for the client’s needs are remarkable.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Axel Godron; Jens Escher
Other key lawyers
Martin Kraus; Cornelia Maetschke-Biersack; Elisabeth Schalk; Holger Schrewe; Pia Thress; Philipp Weiten