CMS supports entrepreneurial families, wealthy private individuals and family offices in corporate succession as well as the management and transfer of assets, including succession planning, execution of wills and place of residence matters; in the latter area, clients benefit from the practice's cross-location approach. The team is also experienced in the structuring of non-profit foundations and contentious issues such as inheritance and shareholder disputes. Dirk Schauer (national and international asset and corporate succession as well as foundation law) heads the practice; Jasper Philippi (inheritance and foundation law) joined the partner roster in January 2024.
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- 'Simply an outstanding team!'
- 'Very high level of competence, both professionally and personally. Very good connections across a wide range of legal and tax areas. Very good feel for dealing with international issues.'
- 'CMS has a very heterogeneous team. From succession planning to corporate law and M&A, I have had very good experiences with the experts at CMS and can highly recommend the firm.'
- 'Dirk Schauer and Christian Blum are experts in the field of corporate law and succession planning.'
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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Christian Blum; Jasper Philippi