Chambers HNW Guide 2023: Private Wealth Law

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally.

The extensive recommendations, rankings and insights are based on in-depth analysis carried out by a team of experienced researchers.

POELLATH again received a top-tier ranking in the current guide.

Chambers praises the “well-regarded team of private client experts”. The team has a “wide range of expertise” which includes succession planning, tax planning and foundations. Another strength is their “familiarity with the private wealth industry”.

Andreas Richter is “highly regarded” by market commentators in the German private wealth industry. He is vastly experienced in this field and often helps clients to structure private foundations in a tax-efficient manner. “I think Andreas is an outstanding lawyer.”

“He is a tax expert with a foundation background. He is very detail-oriented in his approach and is recognised for his thorough and technical outlook.” Clients appreciate his in-depth analysis. “Andreas is one of the best-known experts in private wealth in Germany. He has been doing this for many, many years, so whenever it comes to establishing trusts he knows his way.” “He always has a good overview and maintains an impressive reputation.”

His Munich colleague Dr. Stephan Viskorf advises families and company CEOs on succession planning, foundations and tax issues. “Stephan is quite resourceful and maintains a large client base. He advises well-known German entrepreneur families and has longstanding experience.” “Stephan is a capable lawyer, he is experienced and sophisticated in his approach and counsel. He is a collaborative lawyer, which is appreciated.”

Dr. Maximilian Haag advises clients on inheritance tax issues and gift tax structures. He is praised by market sources for his depth of knowledge on domestic and cross-border private client issues. “Maximilian is an excellent lawyer and tax adviser, he has profound knowledge on questions that relate to German and foreign legal matters. He manages work streams very well and is a perfect lawyer to work with.”

“He takes a very client-centric approach.” “Maximilian has a strong tax focus. I found him easy to work with (...) and found his depth of knowledge and pragmatic approach a pleasure.”