MLL Legal's tax team is co-led by Thomas Nabholz and Arnaud Martin, who together bring experience in corporate, private and international taxation. Nabholz has strength in cross-border tax structuring, tax litigation and financial services taxation, frequently advising on M&A and regulatory-driven transactions. Martin focuses on international corporate tax, VAT, and wealth structuring for HNWIs and families. The team is increasingly tasked with advising on digital economy and DLT-related tax matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘MLL stands out because it combines deep subject-matter expertise with a highly client-centred approach. They emphasise proactive problem-solving, rather than reactive advice, and make a conscious effort to align the work with the client’s broader commercial and strategic goals.’
  • ‘What makes the individuals I work with stand out is their combination of deep expertise, responsiveness, and genuine collaboration. Unlike competitors, they take the time to understand my priorities and tailor their approach rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.’
  • ‘Thomas Nabholz has very profound tax knowledge and, combined with his understanding of the insurance industry, provides the best advice for us as a client.’
  • ‘Very responsive, deep tax technical knowledge and solution and business oriented.’
  • ‘The team is very responsive, competent and offers top-quality legal services. Their collaboration with our firm has always been highly productive and our clients really enjoyed working with them.’
  • ‘The members of the team are extremely responsive, polite, careful and competent, showing not only knowledge and technical skills, but also strong personal skills.’

Key clients

  • Gearbulk NOVAVEST Real Estate AG Acasus Group Culligan

Work highlights

Advised the Jebsen family on the carveout of Gearbulk’s non-core business and the sale of their shareholding to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Marubeni Corporation.
Acted as transaction and tax counsel to Novavest Real Estate AG in relation to the takeover of SenioResidenz AG.
Practice head

Thomas Nabholz; Arnaud Martin

Other key lawyers

Dimitri M. Rotter; Markus Frank Huber