Andreas Söffing

Prof. Dr. Andreas Söffing is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law and Economics of Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg and a Partner at Flick Gocke Schaumburg (FGS) in Germany, specializing in succession, assets, and foundations. He plays a key role in bridging academic research and practical legal-tax advisory services.

Education:

• Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration from Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg (1981-1984) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1984-1988)
• Doctor of Political Science from University of Cologne (1992), focusing on institutional tax theory

His research and professional work centers on business taxation, corporate restructuring, and asset succession, with a theoretical emphasis on institutional tax frameworks. He contributes to practical tax consulting through his leadership roles in professional organizations and advisory boards.

Career Highlights:

• Research Assistant at University of Cologne (1988-1992)
• Admitted as Tax Advisor (1992)
• Partner at SJ Berwin LLP (1993-2013) and FGS (2013-present)
• Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute of Tax Consultants in Hesse (2006-present)
• Member of the Institute of Tax Consultants, Düsseldorf (2007-present)
• Adjunct Professor at Halle-Wittenberg since 2008

Prof. Söffing teaches courses on corporate restructuring and corporate/asset succession at the university level. His work integrates academic rigor with industry expertise in tax law and financial advisory services.