Gleiss Lutz advises international corporations, financial institutions, private equity companies, and public authorities on a wide range of national and international tax law. Team head Stefan Mayer focuses on transactional tax advice, particularly in M&A, group restructurings, real estate transactions, and the restructurings of distressed companies. He is supported by key partners Johann Wagner and Achim Dannecker, with Wagner focusing on M&A, real estate, and insolvency-related tax law, and Dannecker handling tax audits and contentious proceedings. Ocka Stumm is noted for her ability to structure tax-efficient cross-border acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Have worked with Johann Wagner in cross-border tax issues and it has been an overall exceptional experience.'
- 'The Gleiss tax team combines technical knowledge with practical insights, delivering practical, to-the-point advice in an effective manner. Due to the breath of the technical expertise of the team, they are able to provide excellent advice in a wide range of matters.'
- 'Achim Dannecker is the go-to person for private client issues. Very impressive in his field. Ocka Stumm, although one of the younger partners is the team, she already has a wealth of experience. She handles large transactions in an exceptional manner.'
- 'Under the lead of Achim Dannecker and Alexander Werder the team shows great strength in solving also most demanding cross-border matters, including tax and corporate matters. Achim Dannecker is a leading individual with extraordinary knowledge regarding all tax matters. Alexander Werder also shows extreme knowledge and strength in all tax and corporate matters.'
- 'The tax team of Gleiss Lutz has strong tax capabilities. In transactions they have strong tax experts who are on the ball. Johann Wagner really stands out. He is a great partner to work with.'
- 'Highly competent, always approachable, hands-on mentality. The most important contact person was Ocka Stumm: competent, pragmatic, solution-oriented.'
- 'Each member of the tax team in Hamburg brings unique strengths and specialised knowledge to the firm. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and proactive advocacy on behalf of clients.'
- 'Stefan Mayer – Great lawyer, very knowledgeable and transaction oriented.'
- 'Each member of the tax team in Hamburg brings unique strengths and specialized knowledge to the firm. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and proactive advocacy on behalf of clients.'
- 'High-end work, level of know-how is impressive, high partner involvement. Stefan Mayer is great fun to work with, extremely knowledgeable, client first mentality, solution oriented.'
Key clients
- ASML
- Deutsche Telekom
- Infineon Technologies
- KPS Capital Partners
- Lanxess
- Lufthansa Group
- Robert Bosch
- Telefónica
- Union Investment
- ZF Friedrichshafen
Work highlights
Advised Siemens AG on tax aspects of the sale of its wiring accessories business in China to ABB.
Advised Freudenberg Performance Materials on the tax aspects of the acquisition of parts of the Heytex Group from Bencis Capital Partners.
Advised the ad hoc group of lenders to the OQ Chemicals Group on the German-law aspects of the Group’s holistic recapitalisation, and amendment of its credit facilities.
Practice head
Stefan Mayer
Other key lawyers
Johann Wagner; Achim Dannecker; Alexander Werder; Ocka Stumm