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Christoph Becker

Partner
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern

Biography

Christoph Becker joined Baker McKenzie in 2006. Christoph co-heads the German Tax Practice Group of Baker McKenzie. He has ten years of experience in advising clients in the field of international and domestic German tax law.

Practice Focus

Mr. Becker's work is focused on international tax planning and tax advice in connection with M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. He routinely assists German and international clients in inbound and outbound tax planning strategies. In addition, Mr. Becker advises clients on tax matters in all phases of a transaction process, from designing tax optimized acquisition and joint venture structures, carrying out tax due diligence reviews to the drafting and negotiation of tax related aspects of the transaction documentation and the implantation of tax efficient post-merger integrations. Moreover, he represents clients in tax audits and tax court litigations. He is the author of several articles and publications and regularly speaks at seminars on topics related to international tax planning and transactional tax advice.

Professional Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in Germany 2022 edition for Tax Law 2021

Admissions

  • Frankfurt Tax Bar~Germany (2009)

Education

  • University of Bayreuth (2006)

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Publications

  • Co-author, "German Parliament Passes Tax Amendment Act 2015," October 2015
  • Co-author, "European Tax Newsletter," December 2013
  • Co-editor, "Aktuelles zur Anwendung von DBA," September 2013
  • Co-author, "EMEA Legal Insights Bulletin," New Rules Levy Tax on Portfolio Dividends, June 21, 2013
  • Co-author, "European Tax Newsletter - May 2013," New Rules Levy Tax on Portfolio Dividends, May 2013
  • Co-author, "German Tax News - March 2013," Participation Exemption for Portfolio Dividends Abolished, March 2013

Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.