Transactions
Corporate transactions are often marked by a high degree of tax sensitivity for the market participants involved. National accounting and tax laws already provide numerous options and structuring possibilities.
Effective tax planning involves exploring opportunities for tax-optimized solutions while managing and mitigating potential tax risks. This expertise is further enhanced by incorporating international tax regulations and the growing body of case law from the European Court of Justice
With years of experience in tax structuring, we can support you in key decision-making situations, particularly in the following areas:
- Tax structuring for M&A and private equity transactions, including company acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, financing rounds, and recapitalizations
- Process planning with consideration for VAT and other transaction-related taxes
- Tax due diligence
- Investment, financing, and distribution decision-making
- Selection of legal form for company setups, including foreign subsidiaries (inbound/outbound)
- Tax risk management including strategic preparation for tax audits
- Accounting and valuation options
- Reorganization and corporate restructuring
- Remediation measures
Track Record
We have extensive experience in handling national and international transactions. Recently, we have provided counsel on the following cross-border projects:
Transactions:
- Advised a foreign investor on the planned acquisition of an international payment service provider
- Assisted in a distressed M&A transaction: Acquisition of a German automotive supplier out of insolvency by a financial investor
- Supported a German group in establishing and financing a subsidiary in the USA
- Advised a German entrepreneur on a license and purchase agreement for intangible assets with a Swiss group as the licensee/purchaser
- Guided a fund initiator in structuring a German access to an internationally investing infrastructure fund based in Luxembourg
- Provided start-up and structuring advice to cloud computing start-up companies
- Advised a private equity fund on the acquisition of a minority stake in a Swiss stock corporation
- Supported a private equity fund in the planned acquisition of a German call center business
- Assisted a German financial investor in the merger and restructuring of two private equity fund vehicles
- Helped a fund initiator launch a closed-end investment company for German private investors
- Advised a private equity fund on acquiring a stake in an international provider of interior fit-out services for ships and maritime facilities, including cruise ships, ferries, and offshore platforms
- Advised a private equity fund on the acquisition of a manufacturer of plastic surgery products
- Supported a private equity fund in acquiring a general contractor for fiber optic projects, structuring several subsequent add-on acquisitions in the broadband technology sector
- Structured the acquisition of an Israeli biotech company by a private equity fund and its integration into a German group of companies
- Guided a private bank through the structuring of a management buy-out
- Assisted an institutional investor in restructuring and refinancing a wind farm portfolio
- Advised a UK venture capital fund on structuring and implementing a co-operation agreement with a German venture capital fund
- Assisted an asset manager in the sale of a portfolio of nursing home operating companies
Your challenge is our priority
In a non-binding consultation, we’ll work together to explore the best options for you and how we can assist.
