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Awards

We are proud that our achievements are regularly recognized by industry experts, customers and partners. Our daily work has been rewarded with numerous awards that demonstrate our commitment to quality service. At the same time, we are grateful for the trust and support of our valued customers and partners.

Legal 500 Germany 2024: Top 3 for Private Clients and Nonprofits

For the ninth time, WINHELLER has received a recommendation in the internationally renowned Legal 500 Germany law firm handbook. In the category "Private Clients and Nonprofits", our law firm once again took third place. Clients particularly praise the "very professional and friendly cooperation" and describe the team as "highly qualified, friendly and committed".

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research by Legal 500 editors.

Legal 500 Germany 2024

F.A.Z.: Top Tax Firm

WINHELLER has been included in the F.A.Z. list of "Top Tax Firms". This makes our firm one of the selected 200 law firms in Germany. The firm is recommended in the areas of business consulting, tax law consulting/criminal tax law, corporate succession, representation and enforcement vis-à-vis tax authorities as well as reviewing administrative files.

The analysis is based on recommendations from over 3,000 clients and experts, which were independently evaluated by the statistics and market research company Statista.

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JUVE Directory Germany 2023/2024: Succession, Assets, Foundations

WINHELLER was again recommended in the JUVE Directory of Business Law Firms in the area of Succession, Assets, Foundations. Managing director and attorney Stefan Winheller is also recommended as an advisor for foundation issues.

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors amongs colleagues and clients.

JUVE Directory Germany 2023/2024

JUVE Handbook Taxes 2023: High net worth private clients and foundations

For the fifth time in a row, the JUVE Handbook Taxes recommends WINHELLER in the "High net worth private clients and foundations" section. "Here, certain focal points have emerged in real estate, but especially in crypto assets, where WINHELLER has been one of the most conspicuous entities in the market for some time [...]," says the JUVE editorial team.

The handbook is based on extensive research conducted over the past 12 months with consulting firms, company managers, representatives of public authorities and employees from the judiciary and academia.

JUVE Handbook Taxes 2023

Handelsblatt: Best Lawyers Award Germany 2023

WINHELLER is pleased to have three attorney nominations again in the Best Lawyers Ranking 2023. Dr. Thomas Dehesselles and Stefan Winheller, both Certified Specialists for Tax Law, are among the best tax lawyers in Germany. Stefan Winheller is also recommended in the area of succession planning and foundations.

The U.S. publishing company Best Lawyers determines the most renowned legal advisors in Germany exclusively for the German newspaper Handelsblatt in an extensive peer-to-peer process.

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brand eins /thema 2023: Best Business Law Firms

Among more than 400 companies, WINHELLER has made it again into the brand eins /thema best list of business law firms in the fields of compliance and tax law. This makes the firm one of Germany's best business law firms. The best list is based on a survey among experts as well as business and corporate customers from tax consultancy or auditing firms.

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Legal 500 EMEA 2023: Leading Firm for "Private Clients and Nonprofits"

The Law Firm Handbook Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2023 has once again included WINHELLER as one of the leading law firms in the field of "Private Clients and Nonprofits". Each year, the editors select the best law firms from over 80 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. WINHELLER "supports clients in the design of complex asset structures, family businesses and real estate investments," according to the Legal 500 editors. In addition to the firm, attorney Johannes Fein and attorney Boris Piekarek are also highly recommended as experts.

All Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research by Legal 500 editors. The basis for inclusion in the handbook is the law firm performance of the last 12 months.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023

FOCUS-Business 2023: Top Tax Firm Germany

WINHELLER receives the award "Top Tax Firm" from FOCUS-Business magazine for the fifth time in a row. Our firm received awards in no less than five categories: Consulting & Tax Returns, Inheritance & Donations, Non-Profits/Foundations, Tax Law Consulting/Criminal Tax Law as well as Reorganizations & M&A. 

FOCUS regularly names Germany's best tax firms according to selected areas of work and publishes an annual top list of tax firms for this purpose. The FOCUS Top List of Tax Firms 2023 is based on 1,670 recommendations from tax advisors and auditors.

FOCUS-Business 2023

Legal 500 Germany 2023: Top 3 in the Nonprofit Sector

For the eighth time, WINHELLER has been named in the internationally renowned law firm handbook Legal 500 Germany. In the category "Private Clients and Nonprofits", the law firm once again takes third place. "Winheller Rechtsanwälte strengthened its tax advice department [...] in January 2022 and consequently expanded its services for crypto and NFT investors," according to the editorial team. 

Publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all Legal 500 rankings are based on the independent research of Legal 500 editors.

Legal 500 Germany 2023

WirtschaftsWoche: Top Lawyer Sports Law 2023

WirtschaftsWoche (WiWo) magazine has once again awarded attorney Dr. Thomas Dehesselles the title "Top Lawyer for Sports Law". The award is presented in cooperation with the Handelsblatt Research Institute. More than 500 sports lawyers in 333 law firms were surveyed. In the end, 24 law firms and 34 lawyers prevailed.

WirtschaftsWoche

FOCUS Business 2023: Top Employer Medium-Sized Businesses

WINHELLER is once again one of the top employers of medium-sized businesses in Germany, honored by FOCUS-Business magazine. The survey, which was conducted by Focus-Business together with research partner FactField, is based on more than 338,000 employee evaluations and existing online evaluations of more than 35,000 companies.

FOCUS Business 2023

kununu 2023: Top Company

WINHELLER is pleased to have received the "kununu Top Company" award again this year. The seal recognizes companies that have been rated particularly well by employees on the kununu employer platform.

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JUVE Directory Germany 2022/23: Top rated German Law Firms

WINHELLER was again included in the JUVE Handbook of Business Law Firms in the field of ​​succession/assets/foundations. Managing director and attorney Stefan Winheller is one of the leading consultants for foundation issues.

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors amongs colleagues and clients.

JUVE Directory Germany 2022/23

Handelsblatt: Best Lawyers Award Germany 2022

WINHELLER is pleased to have four attorney nominations in this years’ Best Lawyers Ranking 2022Dr. Thomas Dehesselles and Stefan Winheller, both Certified Specialists for Tax Law, are among the best tax lawyers in Germany. Stefan Winheller is also recommended in the area of succession planning and foundationsOlga Stepanova, Certified Specialist for Intellectual Property Law and External Data Protection Officer, is being recommended for data protection law

The U.S. publishing company Best Lawyers determines the most renowned legal advisors in Germany exclusively for the German newspaper Handelsblatt in an extensive peer-to-peer process.

Handelsblatt

brand eins /thema 2022: Best Business Law Firms

Among 411 companies, WINHELLER has made it again into the brand eins /thema best list of business law firms in the field of tax law. This makes the firm one of Germany's best business law firms. The best list is based on a survey among experts as well as business and corporate customers from tax consultancy or auditing firms.

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WINHELLER Listed in the JUVE Handbook Taxes 2022

For the fourth time in a row, WINHELLER has been recommended in the JUVE handbook taxes in the field of high net worth private individuals and nonprofit organizations"The law firm, which has gained a good reputation for providing tax and legal advice to nonprofit organizations for around a decade, has been in the most radical change of its existence in 2022. It has opened up for the first time to other partners in addition to the namesake Stefan Winheller, [...]”, says the JUVE editorial staff. 
The handbook is based on extensive research carried out among consulting companies, corporate executives, authorities and legal and academic staff in the past 12 months.


FOCUS: Top Tax Firm Germany 2022

For the fourth time in a row, WINHELLER received the "Top Tax Firm" award from the magazine FOCUS in the field of "Nonprofit, Foundations". FOCUS regularly names Germany's best tax firms based on selected specialist areas and publishes the list of the tax firms every year. The tax firm "Steuerberater Matussek" (recently merged with WINHELLER) can be proud of awards in five categories: tourism and catering, business consulting, inheritance and donations, consulting and tax returns as well as corporate succession.

The Focus top list of tax firms 2022 is based on 1,980 recommendations from tax consultants and auditors in management positions.


WirtschaftsWoche: Top Lawyer Sports Law 2022

The German business magazine “WirtschaftsWoche” (WiWo) has awarded attorney Dr. Thomas Dehesselles as "Top Lawyer Sports Law". The award is presented in cooperation with the Handelsblatt Research Institute. 460 sports lawyers in 315 law firms were surveyed, 22 law firms and 31 lawyers prevailed


Legal 500 Germany 2022 – Top 3 Law Firm For Nonprofit Law And Private Clients

For the seventh time in a row, WINHELLER can look forward to being listed in the internationally renowned handbook of law firms Legal 500 Germany and earned the third place in the private clients and nonprofit sector. "Johannes Fein shares team leadership with tax law expert Lars-Olaf Leskovar, who joined the firm in May 2020 from GvW Graf von Westphalen. Boris Piekarek and Thomas Dehesselles are other key contacts for the areas of foundations and private clients", said the Legal 500 editorial team.

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by the Legal 500 staff.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Directory of top rated German Law Firms 2021/2022

For the tenth time in a row, WINHELLER was included in the JUVE Handbook of Business Law Firms. The editors summarize: "The law firm, which has grown primarily with the advice of nonprofit organizations, is also becoming more and more present in succession and asset management for HNI. [...]"

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors.

 


Best Lawyers Award Germany 2021

WINHELLER is pleased to have three attorney nominations in the Best Lawyers Ranking 2021. Dr. Thomas Dehesselles and Stefan Winheller, both Certified Specialists for Tax Law, are among the best lawyers in Germany in the field of tax law. Olga Stepanova, Certified Specialist for Intellectual Property Law and External Data Protection Officer, is being recommended for data protection law. The U.S. publisher Best Lawyers determines the most renowned legal advisors in Germany every year exclusively for the Handelsblatt in an extensive peer-to-peer process.


brand eins /thema: Best Business Law Firms 2021

Among 405 companies, WINHELLER has made it again into the brand eins /thema best list of business law firms in the field of tax law. This makes the firm one of Germany's best business law firms. The best list is based on a survey among more than 2,500 attorneys in law firms and companies.


Focus Spezial: Top Tax Firm 2021

For the third time in a row, WINHELLER is listed as one of Germany's top tax law firms in the field of "Nonprofit, Foundations". The FOCUS SPEZIAL magazine names Germany's top firms according to selected specialist areas and published the 2021 list of top tax law firms. 

The Focus Top list of tax firms is based on the recommendations of tax consultants and auditors in management positions. The respondents were able to make recommendations for 19 fields of work and ten industries outside their own sphere of activity.


WINHELLER Listed in the JUVE Handbook Taxes 2021

The JUVE handbook taxes 2021 recommends WINHELLER in the field of high net worth private individuals and nonprofit organizations. "Active entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals trust the firm when it comes to their succession planning and asset structuring. The means of choice is often the establishment of a family foundation, whereby the law firm can fully utilize its experience in advising charitable foundations”, says the JUVE editorial staff.

The handbook is based on extensive research carried out among consulting companies, corporate executives, authorities and legal and academic staff in the past 12 months.


azur100: Top Employer for Lawyers 2021

WINHELLER is the top 2 employer of the azur Top Employers 2021 with good career prospects for lawyers in the legal field of Succession/Assets/Foundation. "The associates who already work here are quite satisfied overall: In the current azur survey, they rate work content, personnel management and their salary as good. They give above-average marks for the working atmosphere. They praise "the great team" and "the very understanding management in every respect," according to the azur editorial team. In the overall ranking, WINHELLER improved from 148th place last year to 114th place.


Legal 500 Germany 2021 – Top 3 law firm for nonprofit law and private clients

For the sixth time in a row, WINHELLER was included in the internationally renowned handbook of law firms Legal 500 Germany and earned the third place in the private clients and nonprofit sector. "Managing partner Stefan Winheller provides comprehensive advice on the law of nonprofit organizations, while the firm also counts Thomas Dehesselles, an experienced advisor in the area of sports law, among its ranks. NPO expert Johannes Fein and Boris Piekarek, who specialize in legal and tax asset concepts, manage the group", said the Legal 500 editorial team.

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by the Legal 500 staff.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Directory of top rated German Law Firms 2020/2021

For the ninth time in a row, WINHELLER was included in the JUVE Handbook of Business Law Firms. The editors summarize: "Through its status as a highly recognized consultant in the non-profit sector and nonprofit law, the law firm has developed into a serious address for succession and asset management [...]."

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors.

 


FOCUS Magazine: Top Business Law Firm 2020

WINHELLER was added to the list of Top Business Law Firms for the fifth time in a row in this year's famous special edition of the German magazine Focus. Like in the years before, the statistic portal Statista named the top business law firms in 21 categories on behalf of the magazine "FOCUS-SPEZIAL”. A total of 1,540 attorneys from business law firms and in-house attorneys were surveyed for the ranking.

WINHELLER was listed for the area of tax law again, as the tax law team was highly recommended by peers and clients.


Best Lawyers Award 2020

WINHELLER is represented by two lawyers in the 2020 Best Lawyers Ranking. Dr. Thomas Dehesselles and Stefan Winheller, both certified specialists for tax law, are among the best lawyers in Germany in the field of tax law. The U.S. publishing company Best Lawyers determines the most renowned legal advisors in Germany exclusively for the German newspaper Handelsblatt every year.


brand eins /thema: Best Business Law Firms 2020

Among 398 companies, WINHELLER has made it into the 2020 best list of brand eins /thema in the field of tax law. This makes the firm one of Germany's best business law firms.

The brand eins award was presented for the first time this year. The best list is based on a survey among 2,600 experts (attorneys and inhouse lawyers).


WINHELLER Listed in the JUVE Handbook Taxes 2020

The JUVE handbook taxes 2020 recommends WINHELLER in the field of high net worth private individuals. "Over the past few years, the dynamic Frankfurt-based law firm has developed beyond its status as a highly recognized consultant for the nonprofit sector into a serious address for succession and asset management. Active entrepreneurs in particular, but also HNI place their trust in the young succession team”, says the JUVE editorial staff.

The handbook is based on extensive research carried out among consulting companies, corporate executives, authorities and legal and academic staff in the past 12 months.


Focus-Spezial: Top Tax Firm 2020

The FOCUS-SPEZIAL magazine names Germany's top firms according to selected specialist areas and published the 2020 list of top tax law firms. WINHELLER is listed as one of Germany's top tax law firms in the field of "Nonprofit & Foundations". 

The Focus Top list of tax firms is based on the recommendations of over 10,000 tax consultants and auditors in management positions. The respondents were able to make recommendations for 19 fields of work and ten industries outside their own sphere of activity.


Legal 500 Germany 2020 – Top 2 law firm for nonprofit law

For the fifth time in a row, WINHELLER was included in the internationally renowned handbook of law firms Legal 500 Germany and again earned the second place in the nonprofit sector. "WINHELLER Attorneys places a strong emphasis on advising the third sector. The 'highly specialized' team is a frequently chosen address for companies, private individuals, associations and public entities, particularly from the health sector," said the Legal 500 editorial team.

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by the Legal 500 staff.


brand eins /thema: Top Tax Law Firm 2020

Among 236 companies, WINHELLER has made it into the 2020 best list of brand eins /thema in the field of tax advice for nonprofit organizations. This makes the firm one of Germany's best tax advisors and auditors.

The top list is based on a survey among experts (tax consultants, auditors, tax assistants, etc.) as well as business and corporate customers from tax consultancy or auditing firms (CFPs, financial employees of companies, (specialist) attorneys for tax law etc.).


Legal Tech Law Firm 2020

WINHELLER has been added to the online directory legal-tech-kanzleien.de and thus receives the legal tech signet. The directory aims to support corporate lawyers in their search for a suitable law firm by offering security through specific award criteria. Companies taking advice from legal tech law firms benefit from a faster, cheaper and more efficient way of working.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Directory of top rated German Law Firms 2019/2020

For the eighth time in a row, WINHELLER was included in the JUVE Handbook of Business Law Firms. The editors summarize: "In advising nonprofit organizations, the law firm is a recognized address on the market, with a clear focus on foundation law [...]."

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors.


Partner4Good

WINHELLER receives the "Partner4Good" award from Haus des Stiftens. With this award, the nonprofit organization appreciates the dedication of its partners in realizing joint projects that specifically focus on the commitment of founders, companies and nonprofits. As part of the monthly webinar series "Law at 11am", our law firm has been providing first-hand knowledge on legal and tax-relevant topics for associations, foundations or other nonprofit organizations for many years.


Iurratio: Top Employer 2020

WINHELLER is one of the top employers for the legal traineeship in the Iurratio ranking 2020. The law firm was awarded the 5th place for the region South Germany. "If you wish a varied, responsible and challenging job in a cooperative working environment that brings you closer to your next career goal, you are in good hands with WINHELLER", praises the Iurratio editorial team and emphasizes above all the "numerous offers for junior lawyers".

In the annual ranking, Iurratio honors the best employers for the legal traineeship in the coming year.


FOCUS Magazine: Top Business Law Firm 2019

WINHELLER was added to the list of Top Business Law Firms for the fourth time in a row in this year's famous special edition of the German magazine Focus. Like in the years before, the statistic portal Statista named the top business law firms in 21 categories on behalf of the magazine "FOCUS-SPEZIAL”. A total of 10,781 attorneys from business law firms and 3,516 in-house attorneys were surveyed for the ranking.

WINHELLER was listed for the area of tax law again, as the tax law team was highly recommended by peers and clients.


Best Lawyers Award 2019

The renowned U.S. publisher Best Lawyers has published the 2019 Best Lawyers Ranking in cooperation with the German business newspaper Handelsblatt. Germany's top lawyers include Dr. Thomas Dehesselles, who has been with our law firm since January 2020. As a certified specialist for tax law and sports law, he was recommended in the field of tax law.

The American publishing house Best Lawyers is considered the market leader in the rating of lawyers in the USA. For the eleventh time, Best Lawyers created the ranking of the best German lawyers in more than 60 fields of law exclusively for Handelsblatt.


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2019

WINHELLER achieved a top ranking in the index of internationally operating media law firms Media Law International (MLI) again. In the 2019 edition, our law firm is listed as one of Germany's top addresses for intellectual property law, media law and copyright law: "among Germany’s recognised firms for media on account of the team’s proficiency and expertise."

Only exclusive international media law firms are listed, which have distinguished themselves in the past year by particularly successful deals and successes. Interview partners were national and international clients from media and internet.


WINHELLER Listed in the JUVE Handbook Taxes 2019

The JUVE handbook taxes 2019 recommends WINHELLER in the field of high net worth private individuals. According to the editors, the law firm has "made a name for itself above all in advising nonprofit organizations – with a focus on foundation law".

The JUVE handbook taxes provides information on the range of services offered by almost 150 tax consulting firms in Germany with the aim of bringing transparency to a still unclear market. The handbook is based on extensive research carried out among consulting companies, corporate executives, authorities and legal and academic staff in the past 12 months.


HPQR Certificate 2019 – Hessian Pre-qualification Database

WINHELLER is qualified as a competent, efficient and reliable company for public national and EU-wide contracts and registered in the pre-qualification database. The Contract Advisory Centre Hesse e.V. pre-qualifies on behalf of the Architects and City Planners Chamber of Hesse, the Chamber of Engineers Hesse, the Hessian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Hessian Chambers of Crafts and the State of Hesse. The pre-qualification is an independent examination of whether a company is suitable for public procurement and that no other reason precludes participation in a procurement procedure. The certificate has a validity period of one year.


Focus-Spezial: Top Tax Firm 2019

The FOCUS-SPEZIAL magazine names Germany's top firms according to selected specialist areas and published the 2019 list of top tax law firms. WINHELLER is listed as one of Germany's top tax law firms in the field of "Nonprofit, Foundations". 

The Focus Top list of tax firms is based on the recommendations of over 10,000 tax consultants and auditors in management positions. The respondents were able to make recommendations for 19 fields of work and ten industries outside their own sphere of activity.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Directory of top rated German Law Firms 2018/2019

WINHELLER was again included in the JUVE Handbook of Business Law Firms this year. According to the editors, the law firm has made a name for itself "especially in advising nonprofit organisations – with a special focus on foundation law". In addition, the editors state that in the consultation "different disciplines are linked skillfully with one another".

The JUVE editorial team guarantees that the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors.


Legal 500 Germany 2019 – Top 2 law firm for nonprofit law

WINHELLER was again included in the internationally renowned handbook of law firms Legal 500 Germany and shares the second place with other top law firms in the nonprofit sector. According to the Legal 500 editorial team, the firm is "excellent for nonprofit issues in Germany regarding the knowledge of the sector" and has a "highly competent and committed team of professionals". Apart from the specialization on nonprofit law, the editors additionally emphasize the "expertise in the fields of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and FinTech".

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by Legal 500 staff.


"Focus" Top Law Firm 2018

WINHELLER was added to the list of Top Law Firms for the third time in a row in this year's famous special edition of the German magazine Focus. The Hamburg-based market research institute Statista GmbH examined the most renowned German law firms in 21 categories on behalf of the news magazine. For the collection of the rankings, different evaluation parameters were considered by Statista, including recommendations by clients and colleagues.

WINHELLER was listed for the area of tax law again, as the tax law team was highly recommended by peers and clients.


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2018

WINHELLER again achieved a top ranking in the index of internationally operating media law firms, Media Law International (MLI). In the 2018 edition, our law firm is listed as one of Germany's top addresses for intellectual property law, media law and copyright law"among Germany’s recognised firms for media on account of the team’s proficiency and expertise."

Only exclusive international media law firms were listed, which have distinguished themselves in the past year by particularly successful deals and successes. Interview partners were national and international clients from media and internet.


Legal 500 EMEA 2018

WINHELLER has again been included in the handbook of law firms Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2018 as one of the leading law firms in the nonprofit sector. The editorial board selects the best law firms from 85 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. According to the editors, "WINHELLER Rechtsanwälte's very competent team advises reliably, solution-oriented and at a very high service level". Furthermore, the "broad expertise of the non-profit sector" is emphasized. In addition to the law firm, Attorney Stefan Winheller is particularly recommended as an expert for nonprofit law.

All Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research by the Legal 500 staff. The inclusion in the handbook is based on the performance of the law firm over the past 12 months.


azur100: Top Employer for Lawyers 2018

WINHELLER is one of the azur top employers 2018 with good career prospects for lawyers and one of the top employers in 2018 in the area of succession/property/foundation. The independent azur editorial staff praises: "WINHELLER covers all essential training points and invests a lot of time in their employees - for a unit of this size this is not a matter of course." Our law firm also takes into account the increasing desire for a work-life balance: "Their lawyers can rely on predictable working hours and around 45 hours per week, that's nine hours less than the market average that results from the azur associate survey," says the azur editorial team.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Directory of top rated German Law Firms 2017/2018

WINHELLER has again been included in the JUVE Handbook Commercial Law Firms of this year. The editors summarize: "In the boutique specializing in foundations and nonprofit organizations, especially the close interconnection with tax law has led to a disproportionate development. The law firm is well known for its comprehensive foundation advisory services [...]. In this core area it is growing steadily."

The publishers guarantee, the directory inclusion is solely based on the independent research of the JUVE editors.


"Focus" Top Law Firm 2017

In this year's famous special edition of the German magazine Focus, WINHELLER was added to the list of Top Law Firms for the second time in a row. The Hamburg-based market research institute Statista GmbH examined the most renowned German law firms in 26 categories on behalf of the news magazine. For the collection of the rankings, different evaluation parameters were considered by Statista, including recommendations by clients and colleagues.

WINHELLER was listed for the area of tax law again, as the tax law team was highly recommended by peers and clients.


Corporate Insider M&A Award 2017

WINHELLER was awarded the M&A Award 2017. With this award, Corporate Insider honors consulting firms that have achieved particular successes last year.

The Corporate Insider awards are based solely on merit and achievements, reflecting the recognition of experts in their respective fields.


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2017

WINHELLER achieved a top ranking in the 2017 edition of Media Law International (MLI). The index of internationally operating media law firms lists our law firm as one of Germany's top adressess for intellectual property law, media law and copyright law"among Germany’s recognised firms for media on account of the team’s proficiency and expertise."

Only exclusive international media law firms were listed, which have distinguished themselves in the past year by particularly successful deals and successes. Interview partners were national and international clients from media and internet.


Legal 500 EMEA 2017

The handbook of law firms Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2017 included WINHELLER as one of the leading law firms in the nonprofit sector. The editorial board selects the best law firms from 82 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. According to the editors, WINHELLER "provides comprehensive advice to non-profit organizations and trusts". In addition to the law firm, Stefan Winheller and Anka Hakert, "who is extremely experienced in advising educational institutions", are once again recommended as experts for the nonprofit sector.

All Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research by the Legal 500 staff. The inclusion in the handbook is based on the performance of the law firm over the last 12 months.


Nonprofit Tax Law Firm of the year 2017

WINHELLER was awarded the CorporateINTL Global Award 2017 as the leading German law firm for nonprofit tax law. The award honors those who have shown excellence in expertise and service over the past 12 months.

The ranking is based on independent and detailed research by the editors of the magazine CorporateINTL.


Legal 500 Germany 2017 - Top 2 law firm for nonprofits

WINHELLER was again recommended by the renowned handbook of law firms Legal 500 Germany and shares the second place with other top law firms in the nonprofit sector. The editors summarize: "The specialized law firm WINHELLER comprehensively advises nonprofit organizations and foundations, in particular the 'very good', renowned partner Stefan Winheller, who heads a highly qualified team, has to be pointed out."

The publisher Legalease Ltd guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by Legal 500 staff.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE directory of top rated German Law Firms 2016/2017

WINHELLER was again included in the JUVE Handbook Commercial Law Firms. The editorial team summarizes: "The […] specialized boutique law firm keeps growing dynamically […]. It has made a name for itself nationwide as advisor for foundations […]. Renowned clients [...] as well as the significant growth of the team further account for the success."

The publishers guarantee, the directory inclusion is solely based on the research of the JUVE editors.


"Focus" Top Law Firm 2016

In this year's famous special edition of the German magazine Focus, WINHELLER was added to the list of Top Law Firms 2016. The Hamburg-based market research institute Statista GmbH examined the most renowned German law firms on behalf of the news magazine. For the collection of the rankings, different evaluation parameters were considered by Statista, including recommendations by clients and colleagues.

WINHELLER was listed for the area of tax law, as the tax law team was highly recommended by peers and clients.


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2016

WINHELLER again achieved a top ranking in the index of internationally operating media law firms, Media Law International. In the 2016 edition, our law firm is listed as one of Germany's top addresses for media and copyright law: "among Germany's recognised firms for media on account of the team's proficiency and expertise."

Only exclusive international media law firms were listed, which have distinguished themselves in the past year by particularly successful deals and successes. Interview partners were national and international clients from the fields of media and internet.


Legal 500 EMEA 2016

WINHELLER has been included in the handbook of law firms Legal 500 EMEA as one of the leading firms in the nonprofit sector. The editorial team elects the best law firms of 81 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa every year. Their clients feel "on the safe side" with WINHELLER, say the editors. In addition to the law firm, the attorneys Stefan Winheller and Anka Hakert are recommended as experts for nonprofit law.

All Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research by Legal 500 staff. The inclusion in the handbook is based on the performance of the law firm over the last 12 months.


Legal 500 Germany 2016 - Top 5 law firm for nonprofits

In 2016, WINHELLER was recommended for the first time by 'Legal 500 Germany', the internationally renowned clients' guide to the legal profession. In the non-profit sector, the Legal 500 editors rank WINHELLER among the top 5 law firms in Germany. "The law firm […] makes clients feel on the safe side ", say the editors. "Work is performed quickly and efficiently, and the team are not only professionally competent but also able to impart their knowledge in a way that is tailored to each target group", adds Legal 500. The work of the firm's entire practice group specializing in non-profit organizations and donations was rated as very good.

The publisher guarantees that all rankings published by Legal 500 are based on independent research by Legal 500 staff.


International Tax Planning Law Firm of the Year 2016

WINHELLER has won the CorporateINTL global award 2016 as "International Tax Planning Law Firm of the Year in Germany". The award honors those who have shown excellence in expertise and service over the last 12 months.

CorporateINTL magazine ensures that the award is based on independent and detailed research by their editors.


WINHELLER listed in JUVE directory of top rated German Law Firms 2015/2016

WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors got awarded with a listing into Germany's who's who of commercial law firms, so called JUVE Handbook Commercial Law Firms. The editorial team concludes: "WINHELLER is continuously expanding its client base and is steadily extending its ties to high-net-worth individuals and their charitable activities." Furthermore, they add: "A particular strength is the law firm's experience in US model fundraising."

The publishers guarantee, the directory inclusion is solely based on the research of the JUVE editors.


JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2015

For the first time, WINHELLER has benn included into the renowned Handbook JUVE German Commercial Law Firms. Below the headline "Young advisors already dominating the market", Attorney Stefan Winheller is being described as"advisor in its mid-30s to mid-40s who is already operating in the market for the long term and will shape it in the future." 

The publishers guarantee, the directory inclusion is solely based on the research of the JUVE editors.


Tax Law Firm of the Year 2015

For its expertise in Tax Law and International Tax Planning, WINHELLER was awarded Best Tax Law Firm of the Year by the renowned magazine Acquisition International. For the second year in a row, WINHELLER is regarded as one of the leading tax law firms in Germany. According to the publishers, the honor is "given solely on merit and is awarded to commend those most deserving for outstand­ing work over the last 12 months. The awards recognize leaders in their respective fields and, crucially, are nominated by their clients and their peers."


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2015

WINHELLER achieved a top ranking in the second edition of Media Law International (MLI), an index of internationally operating media law firms. According to the MLI editors, our law firm is one of Germany's top adressess for intellectual property law, media law and copyright law. The editors conclude:

"The expertise of WINHELLER lawyers is of a high level [...] combining knowledge of intellectual property and media law, the team is able to expand coverage and cross-sector reach. [...] The service offered is prompt and very professional, and at decent costs.”

Only exclusive international media law firms were listed, which have distinguished themselves in the past year by particularly successful deals and successes. Interview partners were national and international clients from the fields of media and internet.


WINHELLER awarded Top Company

Whether working conditions, communication, or working tasks, the employees of WINHELLER value their employer with an excellent testimony. As a result, the employer evaluation portal Kununu awarded the law firm WINHELLER the status "Top Company". This status can only be achieved through good and very good reviews of the staff. So far, only about six percent of all companies have been awarded this status.

We appreciate the feedback from current and former employees very much. Reports of the employees are an important component for us to improve and to quench the thirst for knowledge of new applicants. Current vacancies and job offers can be found in the German career section.


WINHELLER added to "JUVE" directory of top rated German Comercial Law Firms

Being listed in the JUVE Directory 2014/2015, WINHELLER is counted to the most renowned Comercial Law firms in Germany. According to JUVE, "WINHELLER belongs to the most active law firms in the area of foundations and tax law."

The directory inclusion is solely based on the research of the JUVE editors.


Best Business Law Firm 2014

WINHELLER got awarded Best Business Law Firm - Germany by the renowned magazine Acquisition International. In particular, WINHELLER's commitment for clients running or starting a business in Germany was thereby honored.

The publishes indicate that "the awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for outstanding work over the last twelve months."


German Tax Law Firm of the Year 2014

As German Tax Law Firm of the Year, the corporate finance magazine Acquisition International awarded us for an outstanding performance in the field of tax law and international tax planning. Hence, WINHELLER is regarded as one of the leading tax law firms in Germany.

According to the publishers, the honor is "given solely on merit and is awarded to commend those most deserving for outstand­ing work over the last 12 months. The awards recognize leaders in their respective fields and, crucially, are nominated by their clients and their peers."


WINHELLER included in Directory of Top Corporate Law Firms

With gratitude we welcome our first admittance into the German law firm directory "Kanzleien in Deutschland" (engl.: Law Firms in Germany). An independent team of editors analyzed corporate law firms all over Germany. The best got listed in the directory of 2014.

The editors concluded: "WINHELLER established itself as one-stop-shop for medium-sized companies, non-profit organizations, public administration and investors. For its international clients, the law firm offers full legal and tax advice under one roof. In the area of non-profit-law, the law firm is one of Germany's leading addresses.


Top Ranked Media Law Firm 2014

WINHELLER achieved a top ranking in the first edition of Media Law International (MLI), an index of internationally operating media law firms. According to the MLI editors, our law firm is one of Germany's top adressess for intellectual property lawmedia law and copyright law.

MLI concluded: "WINHELLER integrates the handling of media matters with intellectually property under its combined department, headed by Jens-Marwin Koch. The firm is appointed by domestic and overseas clients in relation to the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property, copyrights and neighbouring rights in motion picture and music publishing industries, among others."


Non-Profit Sector Law Firm of the Year in Germany

WINHELLER again was granted an award for its expertise in serving charitable organizations with legal and tax advice: The law firm received the award Non-Profit Sector Law Firm of the Year in Germany.

The award was granted by the business magazine Corporate INTL. The winners of the magazine's Global Awards are carefully selected by an independent awards panel in each country. The panelists take their decision mainly according to the quality of services provided and the expertise shown by the firm's advisors.


International Tax Planning Law Firm of the Year in Germany

We are pleased about the award International Tax Planning Law Firm of the Year in Germany. The award underlines the years of experience our advisors have in providing international businesses and charitable organizations with advice on international tax planning.

The award was granted by the business magazine Corporate INTL. The winners of the magazine's Global Awards are carefully selected by an independent awards panel in each country. The panelists take their decision mainly according to the quality of services provided and the expertise shown by the firm's advisors.


Foundations Law Firm of the Year in Germany

WINHELLER received another award reflecting the law firm's expertise in legal and tax advice for foundations. The law firm has been awarded Foundations Law Firm of the Year in Germany by the business magazine Corporate INTL. Winners of the magazine's Global Awards are carefully selected by an independent awards panel in each country. The panelists take their decision mainly according to the quality of services provided and the expertise shown by the firm's advisors.


Leading Law Firm for Non-Profit Organisations

WINHELLER is pleased about the award German Leading Law Firm for Non-Profit Organisations. The award emphasizes the expertise of the law firm which has been specializing in legal and tax advice for non-profit organisations.

The independent editors of the magazine Acquisition International grant the award according to the services provided during the last year. The editors' decision which excellent law firms shall receive the award is based on the assessment of clients and competitors.


German Business Law Firm of the Year

By granting WINHELLER the award Business Law Firm of the Year - Germany, the Acquisition International Magazine recognises the expertise of our lawyers and advisers in German business law.

According to the publishers of Acquisition International the „awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for outstand­ing work over the last 12 months. Our awards recognise leaders in their respective fields and, crucially, are nominated by their clients and their peers.“


WINHELLER listed in JUVE Handbook of top rated German Comercial Law Firms

WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors again are listed among the most frequently recommended law firms in Germany: The editors of the JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms, Germany’s „who’s who“ of business law firms, reward the law firm's expertise in the areas of succession planning / estates / foundations. They emphasize our foundations law practice and describe WINHELLER Attorneys at Law as one of the renowned firms advising foundations.

WINHELLER's entry in the JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms 2013/2014

More information on the JUVE Handbook


German Tax Law Firm of the Year 2013

WINHELLER is pleased to announce that the law firm won the award German Tax Law Firm of the Year. The award granted by the Acqusition International Magazine recognises our lawyers and advisers for their expertise in German tax law.

According to the publishers of Acquisition International the „awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for outstand­ing work over the last 12 months. Our awards recognise leaders in their respective fields and, crucially, are nominated by their clients and their peers.“


Corporate INTL: Law Firm of the Year for Foundations Law

WINHELLER again won a legal award: The law firm received the award Foundations Law - Law Firm of the Year in Germany for one of its most important practices. Corporate INTL, one of the leading monthly titles for business leaders, professional advisers and investors worldwide, asked an independent committee of experts of the legal market to carefully check the advisory services rendered by a great number of law firms. According to Corporate INTL, the awards "commemorate those who have been active over the past 12 months and who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service and during a difficult global economic downturn."

This award once again confirms WINHELLER's expertise and experience gathered over many years in the area of the German Law of Foundations.


Global Law Experts: Foundations Law Firm of the Year in Germany

The independent editors of Global Law Experts chose WINHELLER as Law Firm of the year in the category "Foundations Law Firm of the Year in Germany - 2013 Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards". This award confirms the expertise and experience which our law firm has gathered over many years in the area of the German Law of Foundations.

Global Law Experts provides an international directory of law firms that numerous businesses, public authorities and other institutions consult when searching for legal advisors. The editors' decision to nominate respectively to choose a law firm as "Law Firm of the Year" for a certain area of legal practice is based on their research activities and on external recommendations.


JUVE Handbook 2011/2012: WINHELLER listed among Germany's best business law firms

Once more, WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors are listed among the most frequently recommended law firms by the editors of the JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms, Germany’s „who’s who“ of business law firms. They emphasize our firm's securities law practice, where we represent mainly institutional investors and wealthy individuals. Besides, the editors describe WINHELLER Attorneys at Law as a law firm that can rely on a strong network on the international level. They also mention that we advise and represent an increasing number of financial service providers.


JUVE Handbook 2010/2011: WINHELLER listed among Germany's best business law firms

The editors of the JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms, Germany’s „who’s who“ of business law firms, listed WINHELLER among the most frequently recommended firms. They highlighted the firm’s expertise in the area of German and US Securities Law, where we are representing mainly institutional investors and wealthy individuals. In addition, the editors attest the firm’s success in another field of practice: “WINHELLER Attorneys at Law face brisk demand from financial service providers that are seeking advice in order to prevent potential law suits.”

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