Markus Ernst

Markus Ernst advises on tax law matters relating to transactions, reorganisations, financing, tax audits, and contentious proceedings. His clients include German and international companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms.

Markus Ernst has advised on the tax aspects of numerous high-value M&A transactions and reorganisations. His recent matters include advising a consortium led by Allianz on its acquisition of the Viridium Group, BAWAG on its acquisition of Barclays' German retail business, Deutsche Börse AG on its public takeover bid for SimCorp A/S and related transactions, and Inflexion on its partnership with a network of approximately 100 veterinary practices.

In addition, he assists financial institutions in connection with the analysis of tax-motivated structures and represents them in their dealings with tax and criminal authorities. He also advises on proactive tax risk management.

Juve Steuermarkt recommends him in the corporate, investment, and transaction tax categories, and Chambers ranks him among the leading advisors in this field. Legal 500 nominated him as "Tax Lawyer of the Year" for both 2024 and 2025.

Markus Ernst publishes and lectures on tax issues on a regular basis.