As representatives of foundations in all their forms, we offer you comprehensive legal, tax and organisational expertise.
We advise private individuals on all aspects of asset planning, including succession planning for private and corporate assets. We regularly work with structures that include foundations or trusts.
With the increasing complexity of corporate transactions, parties frequently elect to use an escrow agent to secure agreed contractual terms. We act as this neutral trustee and conclude escrow agreements tailored to suit the relevant transaction. In addition, in times of crisis and rescue and restructuring cases, we function as a restructuring trustee for shareholders and banks.
Do you have questions about association law or complex federation law structures? We provide continuous, competent support.
Universities and higher education institutions can rely on our broad experience with implementing new structures, such as foundation universities or funding structures involving associations and foundations. We develop optimised structures for hospitals, advise on start-ups, and establish private operators.
When providing advice, we keep sight of neighbouring areas of law, such as tax, corporate and succession law. Our team develops holistic concepts and provides long-term support in national cases and those with an international connection.
At a glance:
Our succession planning also embraces structures, such as foundations and trusts. We support our clients especially in the following fields:
Often, the assets of our clients and testators include extensive company assets. Our team ensures that rules developed in light of inheritance and family law considerations are always consistent with corporate law. We support you in all areas of corporate law, in particular with:
(THE LEGAL 500 GERMANY 2024 & THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2024)
"In addition to the undisputed excellent knowledge, the way in which we conduct discussions and get involved in our committees is also crucial to success.";
"High professionalism and very good knowledge, good accessibility.";
"The contact person can be contacted really fast, immediately or with a call back. Therefore good cooperation between the secretariat, clients and contact persons."
(The Legal 500 Germany 2024 & The Legal 500 EMEA 2024)
Long-standing relationships with SMEs and Swiss banks; foundation and non-profit law.
(JUVE Handbook Commercial Law Firms 2023/2024)
"The law firm is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive services to its clients as all important areas are covered in-house."
(The Legal 500 Germany 2023 & The Legal 500 EMEA 2023)
"ADVANT Beiten has an excellent Private Clients practice that is highly service-oriented and competently staffed.";
"Even challenging clients were always "taken up" empathetically and with the right kind of communication and approach."
(The Legal 500 Germany 2023 & The Legal 500 EMEA 2023)