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Stephan Scherer

Stephan Scherer

High Net Worth 2025

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SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
 SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Germany

10 years ranked

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Stephan advises in the areas of corporate law, national and international succession planning including inheritance and inheritance tax law, trust and foundations law, art law as well as asset structuring. Advising family businesses is also a crucial part of his practice.

He has authored numerous publications on inheritance law.

Career

• Johannes Gutenberg University (Dr. iur.)

• Fachanwalt für Erbrecht (2005)

• Fachanwalt für Steuerrecht (2008)

Professional Memberships

• Honorary professor at the University of Mannheim

• Chairman of the supervisory board of zentUma (center for company succession at Mannheim University)

• Regular lectures in the training of lawyers and tax advisors in the field of company succession, inheritance law and tax law

• Member of the International Fiscal Association IFA

• Member of the board of trustees of Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (section Baden-Württemberg)

• Member of DAV-Erbrechtsausschuss

• Member of The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (IAETL)

• Member of STEP, Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners

Languages Spoken

• German, English

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Germany

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Stephan Scherer is considered by market sources to be a senior and highly experienced lawyer. He advises private clients on foundations, inheritance tax and succession planning.
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Strengths

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  • Stephan is definitely one of the outstanding experts in the field of succession and foundations in Germany.

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  • Stephan is an outstanding lawyer with excellent skills in all sectors needed for private client work, excellent communication and client handling.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • Stephan is a real heavyweight in the private client business.

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