Practice
Peter is ranked as one of the leading fund lawyers in Germany.
He advises on all contractual, tax and regulatory aspects of the structuring of alternative investment funds (private equity, debt, infrastructure, real estate) and fund investments. His clients include many well-known German and international fund managers and investors.
Peter is regular lecturer at conferences and publishes in his field of expertise, especially on fund-related tax issues.
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CV
- Joined POELLATH in 2008
- Admitted to bar in 2008
- Legal trainee in Duisburg, Duesseldorf and New York City (2006-2008)
- Assistant at the Institute of International Business Law at the University of Muenster (2004-2006)
- Studied law in Muenster/Westphalia (University of Muenster; Ph.D. 2006; LL.M. 2010)
Languages
German, English, Polish
“He is solution-focused and knows everything in detail.”
Chambers Europe
“offers clients ‘quality legal advice and efficiency’. He is well
versed in private equity fund formation, tax and regulatory matters.”
versed in private equity fund formation, tax and regulatory matters.”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“fast, timely and highly competent advice”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
“He is very knowledgeable abound fund structures.”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation/Regulatory Guide
“very structured & clear, very service oriented & personally very pleasant”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“very analytical, client-oriented and efficient”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“He is solution-focused and knows everything in detail.”
Chambers Europe
“offers clients ‘quality legal advice and efficiency’. He is well
versed in private equity fund formation, tax and regulatory matters.”
versed in private equity fund formation, tax and regulatory matters.”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“fast, timely and highly competent advice”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
“He is very knowledgeable abound fund structures.”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation/Regulatory Guide
“very structured & clear, very service oriented & personally very pleasant”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien
“very analytical, client-oriented and efficient”
Who’s Who Legal Germany

06.04.2023
Proposed extension of VAT Exemption for Management of all Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
14.11.2022
SFDR disclosures must be made in new format beginning Jan. 1, 2023
21.09.2022
Update on VAT Exemption for Venture Capital Funds
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