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 SIGNA on the acquisition of GALERIA Kaufhof and the subsequent merger with Karstadt
- Advised IMFARR on the acquisition of the Silver Tower in Frankfurt am Main and the Highlight Towers in Munich
- Advised SIGNA on the successful IPO of SIGNA Sports United N.V.
- Advised Borgers during the operative restructuring and refinancing
- Advised several private and institutional investors on the acquisition and the sale of various shopping centers and office properties
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in Germany: Ones to Watch 2022
Community
- International Fiscal Association (IFA), member
- Young IFA Network, member
