Noerr handles a comprehensive range of tax-focused matters, covering transactions and investments, financing, corporate tax, reorganisations, dispute resolution, as well as succession, wealth and foundation planning. Georg Edelmann and Carsten Heinz jointly lead the team. Edelmann focuses on tax issues related to M&A transactions, the restructuring of national and international companies, and digital businesses, while Heinz supports family businesses and their shareholders in special tax situations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong knowledge and expertise. Regarding tax, we worked primarily with Georg Edelmann, who supported us with strong knowledge.'
- 'What I like about the team is the creative, solution-oriented approach, thinking outside the box as well as proposing solutions that take regulatory, accounting and rating agency matters into account.'
- 'As a tax advisor and certified account, Georg Edelmann is very well placed to advise on tax matters, with a view on the accounting and rating advisory constraints. He is very proactive and has a good understanding of the banking & finance industry.'
- 'The team stands out through a rare combination of deep legal expertise, pragmatic commercial understanding and outstanding client service. The team consistently delivers clear, actionable advice, even on complex and cross-border matters, and they do so with speed, precision, and strategic foresight.'
- 'Sebastian Leidel stands out as a rare breed of legal advisor, combining deep technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong sense of commercial pragmatism. What truly differentiates him from others in the field is his ability to translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable strategies that align with business objectives.'
Key clients
- Daimler Truck AG
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Deutsche Telekom
- Goldman Sachs
- Omnicom
- Generali Group
- Schwarz Group
- Grob Aircraft
Work highlights
Advised WTS Group AG on the agreement of a long-term strategic partnership with EQT.
Advised a banking syndicate in relation to VARTA AG's proceedings under the German Corporate Stabilisation and Restructuring Act.
Advised Cisalfa Sport S.p.A on the acquisition of SportScheck GmbH out of insolvency.
Practice head
Georg Edelmann; Carsten Heinz
Other key lawyers
Elmar Bindl; Martin Haisch; Andre Happel; Michael Tommaso; Sebastian Leidel