Clifford Chance
Stefan Behrens advises on all aspects of German tax law.
Stefan specialises in the taxation of investments in German real estate, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions and the structuring of venture capital/private equity and real estate funds. He advises in respect of tax field audits and tax court proceedings.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Frankfurt
- +496971991666
- Email me
- Speaks German, English, French, Spanish and Russian
- Practice area Tax
- Sector Consumer goods & retail, Funds & investment management, Insurance
Career and qualifications
- University of Passau (Dr. jur) 1989
- Joined Clifford Chance 1993
- Admitted as a Rechtsanwalt in Germany 1994
- Admitted as a Tax Advisor in Germany 1998
- Partner since 2000
Professional bodies
- Fachinstitut der Steuerberater e.V.
Awards and citations
- National Leader
Who's Who Legal Germany 2025 - Corporate Tax - "Stefan Behrens is an excellent lawyer who takes a very critical look at the facts of the case and, if necessary, substantiates them accordingly. He arrives at very realistic assessments and is not afraid to talk us out of taking legal action. In addition to his knowledge of bank taxation, his particular expertise lies in real estate transfer tax and the taxation of partnerships."
Legal 500 Germany - Tax - "handles a wide range of tax audits and disputes and is particularly well regarded for real estate matters"
Chambers Europe 2022 - Tax - Often recommended
JUVE 2022 - Group and Transaction Tax