Chambers HNW Guide 2024: Private Wealth Law
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POELLATH again received a top-tier ranking in the current guide.
According to Chambers, POELLATH is a “well-regarded team of private client experts. The team has a wide range of expertise which includes succession planning, tax planning and foundations.”
Clients praise the firm and the team: “I had the best experience with POELLATH – they are out for the best for the clients.”
“They have a lot of experience on cross-border issues, they understand trust law and understand cross-border tax issues, so it is helpful to work with them.”
“I’ve worked with them on some interesting cross-border work, with complex tax consequences. They’re excellent, a great firm.”
“I rank POELLATH as the best lawyers and best law firm for level of knowledge, service and dedication - they are very precise.”
Andreas Richter is highly regarded in the German private wealth industry. He is vastly experienced in this practice area and advises on tax matters, as well as foundations.
Clients laud him: “He would be my first port of call - he is very dynamic and has a fantastic reputation.” “Andreas Richter is an extremely charming and charismatic lawyer. He is a go-to lawyer when you want to have excellent advice - he is a private client guru.” “He has a lot of legal experience and specialism on structuring.”
His colleague Stephan Viskorf is also a well-known private client lawyer among market commentators. He advises family businesses on succession planning, foundations and tax issues. Clients describe him as “a very good corporate and tax lawyer” and “an excellent tax adviser”.
Maximilian Haag advises clients on inheritance tax issues and gift tax structures. He is praised for his depth of knowledge on domestic and cross-border private client issues. “He is the best when it comes to private client tax. He can break down the topic and still find solutions, proposing resolutions that can hold up in court.” “Max is really a brilliant guy. He is able to find solutions to very technical problems and his creative, broad understanding helps him be who he is.” “Maximilian Haag is very much to the point - he is a quick thinker and observer. He is able to point out issues in a comprehensive way.”
