POELLATH advises entrepreneurial family holistically on civil law and tax law matters regarding their business succession

POELLATH advised one of several family lines of a German entrepreneurial family. The advice covered the overall position of the family within the company as well as various civil law and tax law matters regarding their business succession.

In the context of transferring company shares to the next generation, comprehensive advice was provided on inheritance and gift tax issues in addition to drafting the legal framework. Further, POELLATH supported the family with structuring and restructuring parts of their company structure, including transformation and reorganisation tax law aspects.

In addition, POELLATH advised on a wide range of corporate law questions due to complex company structures and the participation of several family lines.

POELLATH advised with the following team:

• Dr. Andreas Richter (partner, private clients & foundations, Berlin / Frankfurt aM)
• Dr. Martin Liebernickel (partner, private clients & foundations, Frankfurt aM)
• Dr. Katharina Hemmen (partner, private clients & foundations, Frankfurt aM)
• Dr. Marcel Duplois (counsel, private clients & foundations, Frankfurt aM)
• Caroline Ruschen (associate, private clients & foundations, Frankfurt aM)