Chambers Germany: Flick Gocke Schaumburg holds on to tax law top spots

Flick Gocke Schaumburg has once again been ranked number one for ‘Tax in Germany’ in the newly released Chambers Germany 2026 Guide.

According to Chambers:

“Flick Gocke Schaumburg has a standout tax team offering strength across many specialisms within the field. The team is highly sought after by domestic blue-chip corporates as well as international clients for advice on transactional matters and company reorganisations,  with further tax capabilities in VAT. (…)”

The Chambers Germany 2026 Guide also recognises the firm’s transactions practice, awarding it a ranking and once again placing FGS among the leading firms in the “Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market” category. FGS is also listed in this category in the Chambers Global Guide for the first time.

The publishing house has once again honoured leading advisors in Germany:

• Tax: Prof. Xaver Ditz, Prof. Thomas Rödder (‘eminent practitioner’), Prof. Jens Schönfeld
• Investment Funds: Christian Schatz

Further, Flick Gocke Schaumburg has been nominated as ‘Tax Law Firm of the Year’ in the Chambers Germany Awards, which will be presented on April 16, 2026.

The Chambers Germany Legal Guide sees Chambers & Partners publish a ranking specifically for the German legal market. For over 30 years, the UK publishing house has compiled annual rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions. Its research includes interviews with thousands of in-house counsel and legal advisors. The key criteria for the rankings are market position, client feedback, and the development of each firm. <<<