Overview
Dr. Florian Schiefer focuses his practice on transactional tax and international tax law matters. He advises clients on international corporate and group tax law, international tax planning, transaction tax, real estate taxation and investment taxation.
Prior to joining McDermott, Florian worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Business Taxation at the University of Bamberg and completed his doctorate in 2014 on the topic of “Income Tax Prospects of National and Cross-Border Loss Utilization for European Corporations.” He then worked several years as a chartered tax advisor for a reputable international law firm in Berlin and Frankfurt.
Florian is author of numerous articles and publications on topics surrounding national and international tax law. He is lecturer for international tax law at the University of Bamberg and frequent speaker on tax issues.
Results
- Advised VR Equitypartner on its investment in Grundig Business Systems Group*
- Advised Redos on its acquisition of a German commercial real estate portfolio (EUR 250 million)*
- Advised Real.I.S. on its acquisition of a commercial real estate in Germany (EUR 200 million)*
- Advised several investment funds on their acquisition of German real estate*
- Advised several pan-European and US companies on management and employee participation programs*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in Germany: Ones to Watch 2022
Community
- International Fiscal Association (IFA), member
- Young IFA Network, member
