Esche Schümann Commichau in Hamburg is one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices of lawyers, tax advisors and auditors ... in Germany. Its origins as a law firm date back to the year 1822. For 40 years, the firm has provided legal and tax advice and auditing services. Our integrated teams comprise about 130 lawyers, tax advisors and certified accountants and a support staff of almost 100. We see ourselves as business orientated advisers and as partners of our clients. Our clients benefit from our broad professional experience, as demonstrated by the fact that many of our clients have trusted us with their business over the years and sometimes for decades and even over generations. Our goal, now and in the future, is to develop specific and successful strategies – if necessary by incorporating specialists from other areas of expertise within the firm. Lean structures coupled with self-monitored high standards ensure the best in service and quality. As an independent entity we can put the wishes of our clients first in every individual case. Our clients are primarily mid-size to large companies and groups of companies, entrepeneurs, financial investors and publicly owned entities. Our services cover all areas of the law pertinent to commercial endeavours, national and international tax law as well as financial advice, business consulting and accountancy services. We also offer legal and tax advice to private clients. read more