2017 Legal Awards

Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2017 27 Reifferscheid & Partner are a team of intergenerational experts focusing on individual, future-oriented and independent solutions for its clients. Stefan Reifferscheid talks us through the firm’s services and what he believes makes it successful. n expanding middle-sized tax consulting and tax law firm, Reifferscheid & Partner offers its clients consultancy, all from one source regarding tax law, business law and business management. The firm‘s clients are national and international companies of all kinds of legal structure, including stock corporations and also indivuduals like professionla athletes, artists, models to name a few. Stefan describes how it feels to have been given this award and what the company owes its success to. “Here at Reifferscheid & Partner, we believe that this award dignifies the high quality and expertise of the company, particularly with regard to the areas of tax consulting and tax law, in a more and more fast moving and complex environment. Our team has evidenced that competent and professional work over many years, and is proud to be recognised and honored by reputable organisations like AI Global.” Providing us with an overview of the consultancy, Stefan details some of the firm’s services, commenting on the versatility of staff and the extensive solutions provided by the company. Focusing on tax, clients know exactly what service they are getting when they come to Reifferscheid & Partner. “Essentially, our services can be differentiated between general tax consulting, especially tax accounting, payroll accounting, preparation of annual accounts and tax declarations and business consulting. Alongside this, we also offer a service in tax and business matters of start-up´s, the support of tax audits and continuous information on significant changes in the tax law and special tax consulting, such as business planning and strategy development, tax planning for optimizing the tax burden. Finally, our staff are also well versed in dealing with tax compliance matters, evaluations of all kinds, planning of liquidations, new and reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, consulting on inheritance and succession issues and restructuring advice.” Company: Reifferscheid & Partner Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbB Contact: Stefan Reifferscheid Address: Adamsstraße 10, 56068 Koblenz, Germany Phone: 0049 261 30 48 50 Website: www.reifferscheid-partner.com Reifferscheid & Partner A LA170006 Outlining the company’s approach to client service, Stefan explains what he sees as the most relevant and vital areas to focus on when it comes to providing the best possible service. Customer service is an important factor of success in the legal industry currently, and this is something Stefan sees as a major development, with clients expecting the highest standard of quality service. “Ever changing, the tax law gets more and more comprehensive, many details and numerous innovations must be continuously observed. For this, extensive know-how and ongoing training is required and essential to provide a professional consultancy. Beside tax consulting matters and tax compliance, we also focus the protection of the private wealth of our clients.” Not looking to promote itself and take on just any client, the firm gains most of its business through word-of-mouth, something that is becoming increasingly common in the industry. A good reputation ensures that the consultancy is able to attract the best business, clients and also the most talented staff, something Stefan alludes to. “Attracting clients is a complex business, we do not want to take just anyone on, and therefore we practically abstain from advertising, normally potential clients get in touch with us essentially because of recommendations of satisfied clients.” Ultimately, what helps and will help the firm to be successful is how Reifferscheid & Partner concentrates on its own work, which has proven to be successful for the company so far. However, the firm does consult and exchange ideas with other consulting firms as it looks to improve its offerings, something which will not only benefit the firm but also the wider industry. “Lastly, at Reifferscheid & Partner we concentrate on our skills and competence and try to generate the best possible and legal solutions for our clients. But of course, we practice the exchange of ideas with other high quality tax consulting firms in order to ensure a persistent improvement of the quality of our work.” Tax Consultancy of the Year - Western Europe & Best Comprehensive Tax Specialist