Chambers HNW High Net Worth Guide 2021

POELLATH again received a top-tier ranking. The firm advises on foundations, succession planning and asset management and has an “excellent reputation” for its private client services.

Interviewees commend POELLATH: “It’s a very professional and diverse law practice with exceptional professional judgement and talent.” “Their main strengths would be their knowledge and expertise. They are timely, professional and a pleasure to work with.”

Notable practitioners are Andreas Richter and Stephan Viskorf. Andreas advises private clients on business succession and foundation law and acts for charitable foundations, family offices and family businesses. A source says: “He is very good. He has a very international practice and has several contacts in various jurisdictions.”

His colleague Stephan Viskorf advises high net worth clients on a range of matters, including international asset structuring. A source enthuses: “He is rather outstanding, because he is an extremely capable lawyer and tax adviser, but at the same time he understands the family situation and the family’s priorities and desires extremely well, so he only comes forward with proposals fitting the family’s interests.”