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Flick Gocke Schaumburg

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Germany


Flick Gocke Schaumburg

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About

Provided by Flick Gocke Schaumburg

High-net-worth individuals and family businesses have placed their trust in Flick Gocke Schaumburg’s private wealth and succession practice for many decades. The firm advises private clients as well as large family estates on all aspects of income tax and international tax, on the disposition of assets and succession planning.

The services of Flick Gocke Schaumburg’s HNW practice include:

■ Legal and tax wealth planning
■ Asset-protection planning
■ Domestic and cross-border succession planning
■ Wills and contracts of inheritance
■ Ongoing advice on income tax, including cross-border tax planning
■ Advice on inheritance tax planning
■ Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, divorce agreements and cohabitation agreements
■ Settlement of inheritance disputes, estate administration, probate proceedings, inheritance litigation and divorce litigation
■ International succession planning
■ Expatriation and immigration planning
■ Assistance with tax audits

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Germany

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Flick Gocke Schaumburg has a strong reputation in the German private client market. The firm's lawyers advise ultra high net worth individuals, family offices and family-held businesses on significant domestic and international matters.

Strengths

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  • Flick Gocke Schaumburg is the top tax firm in the country.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Flick Gocke Schaumburg are competent experts in their field, some of whom are leaders in the field, but complex issues are explained and clarified for the client in a practical way.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Flick Gocke Schaumburg have a strong focus on commercial awareness and are focused on best solutions for the customer.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christian von Oertzen
    Band 1Christian von Oertzen

    Christian von Oertzen

    Christian von Oertzen is extremely well regarded for his expertise in tax law. He advises wealthy clients on multi-jurisdictional succession planning and wealth restructuring matters.
    • Christian von Oertzen is really outstanding.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Andreas Söffing
    Band 2Andreas Söffing

    Andreas Söffing

    Andreas Söffing is well known for his excellence in tax matters. He advises affluent clients on tax law, succession planning and restructuring family businesses.
    • Andreas has very good expertise and has a very good network.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Arne von Freeden
    Band 3Arne von Freeden

    Arne von Freeden

    Arne von Freeden is a partner in the firm's Hamburg office. He advises on private client and corporate matters for wealthy individuals and families who own businesses.

    • Arne von Freeden has a strong practice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Stephan Schauhoff
    Band 3Stephan Schauhoff

    Stephan Schauhoff

    Stephan Schauhoff is an expert in tax law and advises non-profit organisations. He is known by market commentators for the depth of his knowledge. He is also revered for his work in establishing private foundations.

    • Stephan has a very high level of competence, and offers practical and fast advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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