Kuhn.Partner

What Kuhn.Partner does

Kuhn.Partner (legal entity: Kuhn & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Wirtschaftsprüfer mbB) is a German specialized tax law boutique (Spezialkanzlei für Steuerrecht) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nackenheim bei Mainz. The firm operates from three offices in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Nackenheim, serving a diverse client base that spans companies (from Mittelstand to international corporations), high net worth private clients, and domestic and foreign private equity investors. Its service portfolio is organized around four lines: corporate tax advisory, private client tax planning (including estate succession and international tax), PE transaction advisory (structuring, due diligence, deal documentation), and Enterprise Tax Partnering (interim and ongoing support for corporate tax departments).

The firm is multidisciplinary, combining attorneys (Rechtsanwälte), tax advisors (Steuerberater), and public accountants (Wirtschaftsprüfer), with partner-level talent drawn from Big4 firms and elite German law firms such as Hengeler Mueller. Its technology stack centers on DATEV for financial accounting and document management, supplemented by Microsoft Office 365 and a proprietary digital document exchange platform that enables client document provisioning, automatic bank transaction transmission, and bilingual (German/English) reporting. The firm also maintains a subsidiary, Kuhn Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH, managed by a dedicated Geschäftsführer.

Kuhn.Partner generates revenue through professional service fees billed on time-and-materials or fixed-fee arrangements under multi-year engagements, with pricing customized to scope and complexity. Client acquisition is driven by direct relationships, referrals, and professional networks rather than digital marketing, and there is no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm is structured as a Partnerschaft mit beschränkter Berufshaftung (partnership with limited professional liability) registered in the Partnership Register of Amtsgericht Koblenz, with four named partners and no external investors or parent entity.

Name

Kuhn.Partner

Legal name

Kuhn & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Wirtschaftsprüfer mbB

Website

https://kuhnpartner.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kuhn.Partner is a German specialized tax law boutique serving companies, high net worth private clients, and PE investors across four service lines (corporate tax, private clients, PE advisory, and tax department outsourcing) from three offices in Frankfurt, Munich, and Nackenheim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Advisory & Compliance (BPAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transaction Tax Structuring & Deal Advisory (BPAHAOAJ)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Corporate tax compliance
• Private client tax planning
• Private equity tax structuring
• Enterprise tax department support

Headquarters

HQ city

Nackenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax Advisory Services: Professional fees for comprehensive tax advisory services including ongoing compliance, transaction support, structuring, and tax department support engagements. Billed through professional service fees typically on time-and-materials or fixed-fee arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kuhn.Partner is a specialized German tax law boutique delivering tax advisory, compliance, and structuring services through four integrated service lines: corporate tax advisory (Unternehmen), private client tax planning, private equity transaction tax support, and enterprise tax department partnering (outsourcing/interim support). Engagements span ongoing tax declarations, financial and payroll accounting, international tax structuring, M&A tax, estate succession, and tax due diligence, delivered by multidisciplinary professionals (lawyers, tax advisors, auditors) from offices in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Nackenheim bei Mainz.

Product overview

Kuhn & Partner is a specialized tax law firm (Spezialkanzlei für Steuerrecht) providing professional services rather than software products. The firm operates as a unified consultancy with four integrated service lines: Companies (corporate tax advisory), Private Clients (individual tax services), Private Equity (transaction advisory), and Enterprise Tax Partnering (tax department outsourcing). All services are delivered through their offices in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Nackenheim near Mainz, with no distinct software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Companies (Unternehmen) Tax Advisory Full-service tax advisory for companies of all sizes in national and international matters, spanning financial and payroll accounting, annual financial statements, tax returns, corporate restructuring, M&A advisory, management participation models, and international tax.
• Private Clients Tax Advisory Tax services for high net worth individuals including entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and public figures — covering complex income tax returns, international investment structuring, inheritance and gift tax planning, estate succession with will drafting, holding companies, and international relocations.
• Private Equity Tax Advisory Tax advisory for domestic and foreign private equity investors across all transaction phases, including tax-optimized acquisition or sale structures, tax and financial due diligence, tax clauses in purchase agreements, and ongoing tax compliance and reporting for funds.
• Enterprise Tax Partnering Comprehensive support and leadership of corporate tax departments across industries and sizes, including establishment of new tax departments, long-term support of existing departments, and interim coverage during temporary absences such as parental leave, sabbaticals, or illness.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Law Firm NetworksupportingOthersNetwork of partner law firms abroad used for international matters when client requirements extend beyond German jurisdiction. Advisors are fluent in English and can coordinate with foreign counsel as needed.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flick Gocke Schaumburg: Germany's leading tax-law boutique offering tax advisory, structuring, and dispute resolution for corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Closely comparable to Kuhn.Partner in positioning as a multi-disciplinary tax boutique serving enterprise and PE clients.
• Streck Mack Schwedhelm: Boutique German law firm specialised in tax law with offices in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. Directly comparable mid-sized tax boutique targeting corporations, family offices, and PE investors with similar partner-led, cross-border service model.
• WTS: International tax advisory firm with strong German presence, focused on corporate tax, transfer pricing, and private client advisory. Directly comparable to Kuhn.Partner's tax advisory service lines; Kuhn.Partner's managing director Michael Habel previously worked at WTS.
• Pohlmann & Company: Independent German tax advisory and structuring boutique serving Mittelstand, family offices, and international corporate clients. Closely overlaps with Kuhn.Partner's enterprise and private-client tax offerings and similar partner-driven delivery.
• Ebner Stolz: German mid-market audit, tax, legal, and consulting firm serving Mittelstand and family-owned enterprises. Comparable multidisciplinary model (auditors, tax advisors, lawyers) and similar target clients, though with broader geographic reach across Germany.
• Rödl & Partner: Mid-sized global multidisciplinary firm combining legal, tax, audit, and consulting services with a strong German Mittelstand focus. Comparable to Kuhn.Partner's lawyer/tax-advisor/auditor mix and Mittelstand client base, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• BDO Germany: Top-tier global audit, tax, and advisory network with substantial German practice serving mid-market and PE clients. Overlaps Kuhn.Partner's PE and corporate tax practice but as part of a much larger full-service portfolio.
• Deloitte Tax Germany: Big4 tax practice in Germany serving multinational corporations, financial investors, and large family offices. Competes with Kuhn.Partner on PE and enterprise mandates but with much broader geographic and service-line coverage.
• Grant Thornton Germany: Mid-tier international audit and advisory network with German tax practice serving Mittelstand and PE-backed companies. Adjacent competitor for corporate tax and transaction advisory mandates at the upper end of Kuhn.Partner's client segment.
• Mazars Germany: International audit, tax, and advisory firm with German operations focused on mid-market and owner-managed businesses. Comparable in client segment but offers broader audit and consulting services beyond Kuhn.Partner's specialist tax focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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