Dr. Michael Best

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+49 (89) 24240-470 call
Partner
Munich

Practice

Michael is a partner at the tax department and has many years of experience in national and international tax law. He focuses on tax advice for private equity funds, their investors and carry-holders on all relevant tax aspects. Another main aspect of his professional tax advice lies in cross-border tax structuring for the acquisition of companies and real estate packages. Michael is regularly listed in renowned tax rankings and has an excellent reputation in the market due to his profound knowledge of German and international tax law. Michael is highly regarded for his excellent understanding of private equity structures and transactions.

Transactions

POELLATH advises SIKORA AG on sale to Dover Corporation

POELLATH advises Egeria on acquisition of the Cpro Group

POELLATH advises DPE on sale of the Primutec Group

Services
  • Tax
    • Tax Planning / Structuring
    • Transaction Tax Law
    • International Tax Law
    • Tax Compliance
    • Reorganization Tax Law
    • Holding Structures
    • Fund Tax Law
    • VC Tax

CV

  • Joined POELLATH in 2001
  • Employee and partner in various German tax and law firms (1990-2001)
  • Studied in Munich
Languages
German, English
“Michael Best always approaches me proactively if he has any concerns. He is available and when I reach out to him I receive feedback very quickly.”
Chambers Germany
“well-known for advising private equity firms and investors on fund structuring and the tax aspects of domestic and international transactions”
Chambers Europe
“Michael Best is a great lawyer who is always on top of things and anticipates possible roadblocks.”
Chambers Germany
“very good at structuring”
JUVE Handbuch Steuerrecht
“highly reputed for his sharp and strategic mind on matters of private equity fund formation and taxation”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation
“Michael shows a high level of professionalism and very good knowledge.”
Chambers Europe
“well-known and respected”
Chambers Europe
“held in high esteem by market sources thanks to his in-depth knowledge of international and domestic tax issues”
Who’s Who Legal Corporate Tax
“Michael Best always approaches me proactively if he has any concerns. He is available and when I reach out to him I receive feedback very quickly.”
Chambers Germany
“well-known for advising private equity firms and investors on fund structuring and the tax aspects of domestic and international transactions”
Chambers Europe
“Michael Best is a great lawyer who is always on top of things and anticipates possible roadblocks.”
Chambers Germany
“very good at structuring”
JUVE Handbuch Steuerrecht
“highly reputed for his sharp and strategic mind on matters of private equity fund formation and taxation”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation
“Michael shows a high level of professionalism and very good knowledge.”
Chambers Europe
“well-known and respected”
Chambers Europe
“held in high esteem by market sources thanks to his in-depth knowledge of international and domestic tax issues”
Who’s Who Legal Corporate Tax

Awards

Dr. Michael Best
Partner
Tax Advisor (Germany)
Munich
michael.best@pplaw.com +49 (89) 24240-470
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Assistant:
Astrid Klotzbücher