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.
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CV
- Joined POELLATH in 2001
- Employee and partner in various German tax and law firms (1990-2001)
- Studied in Munich
Languages
German, English
“well-known and respected”
Chambers Europe 2020
“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 2019
“highly reputed for his sharp and strategic mind on matters of private equity fund formation and taxation”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation 2018

01.09.2020
ITR World Tax 2021
26.06.2020
Handelsblatt/Legal Success - Best Lawyers: Top commercial lawyers in Germany 2021 (June 26, 2020)
10.06.2020
Expert Guides Tax 2020
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2020
Overview Germany: Law & Practice Corporate Tax
12.09.2019
Federal Court of Finance decision confirms possibility of a tax-neutral repayment of contributed equity by Non-EU corporations
04.06.2019
Federal Court of Finance Judgement on Carried Interest from Business-Type Private Equity Funds
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