Bödecker Ernst & Partner is a leading independent German law firm specializing in investment management, with offices in Düsseldorf and Luxembourg. Led by key partners Dr. Carsten Bödecker and Carsten Ernst, the firm offers expert tax and legal services for structuring, marketing, and operating investment funds. Their clients include top insurance companies, pension schemes, asset managers, and private equity funds across Germany and global financial hubs. Renowned for cross-border taxation and regulatory compliance, they advise 21 professional pension schemes, major church-related investors, and global investment firms.
During the research period, the firm advised a German real estate special investment fund with Tax, legal and regulatory advice on the investment in a French real estate company. In addition, the team supported a Luxembourg Alternative Investment Fund on declaration and reporting obligations according to the German Foreign Tax Act
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“Extremely reliable and available 24/7, Bödecker Ernst & Partner demonstrates deep expertise in German tax matters and a strong grasp of structuring strategies tailored to private equity firms.”
Bödecker Ernst & Partner is an independent German law firm explicitly focused on investment management by providing comprehensive tax and legal services in relation to the structuring, establishment, marketing and operation of investment funds and investment products. The firm also covers all aspects of cross-border taxation, from local German tax laws to double tax treaties. Carsten Bödecker and Carsten Ernst, two of the firm's founding members, are partners in its taxation division. The remainder of the team includes four further partners.
During the research period, the firm offered tax due diligence and structuring guidance for a German insurance group's investment in a Swedish insurer, which was structured through a Luxembourg transparent co-investment vehicle. The team also served as the tax, legal, and regulatory advisor for a Luxembourg pooling-fund of a German professional pension scheme.
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“Memo was provided in a timely manner at very good quality and at a reasonable price. Very experienced in tax structuring and regulatory advice.”
“Results driven. Client focused.”