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Dr. Kian Tauser

Associé

Dr. Kian Tauser, M. Jur. (Oxford University) advises financial institutions, investment banks, private equity houses, and fund initiators on transaction-centered tax and fund formation law in the following areas: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) / acquisition structuring, Real estate transactions, Group reorganizations, Structured finance, Restructurings, Fully integrated advice on fund formation, Management participation and Tax audits.

Kian is a frequent author and speaker on tax and fund formation issues. He is double-qualified as a lawyer as well as a chartered tax advisor.

Results

Kian advised:

  • SIGNA on the intended multibillion-euro acquisition of GALERIA Kaufhof Group from METRO Group
  • Telefónica on tax matters on the multibillion-euro acquisition of E-Plus Group from KPN
  • SIGNA on tax matters in connection with the purchase of Karstadt Premium Group and Karstadt Sports

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Recognitions
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™, Germany: Investment Funds, Restructuring and Insolvency Law as well as Tax Law, 2024-2026
  • The Legal 500 EMEA, Recommended, Germany: Tax, 2023
  • JUVE Handbook of Tax Law, Recommended: Corporate Tax – Legal Structuring and Project Advisory, Transaction Tax – Contractual Tax Structuring and Tax Structuring Advisory, 2025–2026
  • Tax Directors Handbook
Capabilities and Industries
Marchés Régionaux
Credentials
Education
  • Certified Tax Advisor
  • University of Oxford, MJur
  • University of Freiburg, Dr. jur.
  • Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe, Second State Exam
  • University of Freiburg, First State Exam
Admissions
  • Allemagne
Languages
  • Anglais
  • Allemand