People

Marcus Fischer

Counsel

Marcus Fischer advises clients from all industries on tax issues in connection with transactions, as well as reorganizations and restructurings. One focus of his work is the support of M&A and real estate transactions starting with the acquisition or sale structuring, the support of the tax due diligence, the drafting and negotiation of contracts as well as the design/implementation of tax structuring measures after closing. In addition to his tax expertise, he has also been advising clients (including insurer) on tax and non-tax aspects of W&I insurances as well as special tax risk insurances since 2011.

Prior to joining McDermott Will & Schulte, Marcus first studied tax law for three years with the tax authorities in Hesse and, after completing his law studies, worked for more than 10 years with a renowned international law firm in Frankfurt and London. In addition to his qualification as a lawyer, he is a Diplom-Finanzwirt and a certified tax advisor.

Results

Marcus advised:

  • Main Capital Partners on the Acquisition of Isograph LTD
  • Main Capital on the Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Buchner & Camp Partner
  • Contentserv Group and its majority shareholder Investcorp on the acquisition of the French software company Shoppingfeed

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Recognitions
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™, Tax Law, 2027
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Community
  • Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Fachanwälte für Steuerrecht
  • Forum Münchner Unternehmenssteuer Forum
  • The International Fiscal Association (IFA), Deutschland
  • Institut der Steuerberater in Hessen e.V.
Credentials
Education
  • Tax advisor exam
  • Regional Court of Darmstadt, Second State Exam
  • Center for Studies in Financial Administration and Justice, FH, Diplom-Finanzwirt
Admissions
  • Germany
Languages
  • English
  • German