Services
Auditing increases the reliability of your company information for all decision-makers – thereby building credibility and trust.
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Audit
Auditing increases the reliability of your company information for decision-makers and users – it’s a matter of credibility and trust.
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Assurance
We have established Assurance Service Lines in the area of audit-related consulting so that we can support you in identifying the risks and challenges relevant to you.
Business consulting that works
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Technology consulting
Receive customised technology consulting
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Operational excellence and restructuring
Advisory for businesses, whatever situation they’re in
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Deal Advisory
We’ll advise you on national and international transactions
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Valuation & economic and dispute advisory
We’ll value your business fairly and realistically
Regardless of whether you run a business, an institution or represent a family office, top-quality tax advice is more important for success than ever. We offer...
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Tax for businesses
Because your business – national or international – deserves better tax advice.
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Private Clients
Wealth needs trust, transparency and clever minds. We can do that!
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Business Process Solutions
Measuring and utilising company data
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Real estate tax
Real estate taxation – we provide answers to your questions!
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Tax for financial institutions
Financial services tax – for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
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Tax in the public sector
Advisory and services for the public sector and non-profit organisations
Legal cover for you and your company
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Employment law
Representation for businesses
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Commercial & distribution
Making purchasing and distribution legally water-tight.
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Compliance & directors’ liability
Avoiding liability at your company
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Inheritance and succession
Don’t leave the future to chance.
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Financial Services | Legal
Your Growth, Our Commitment.
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Business legal
Doing business successfully by optimally structuring companies
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Real estate law
We cover everything on the real estate sector.
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IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
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Litigation
Designing solutions – we’re your partner for successfully resolving disputes
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Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Your one-stop service provider focusing on M&A transactions
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Restructuring & insolvency
Securing the future in the crisis.
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Energy, telecommunications and public economic law
Comprehensive advice in energy law, telecommunications law, public commercial law & regulated markets.
So that digitalising your business is secure and successful.
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Technology consulting
IT enables business
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IT assurance
Rapid technological change is a sign of our times.
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Tax Technology
Digitalisation for tax and finance departments
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IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
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Public sector
Digitalisation, processes & projects
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Cyber Security
Advice and services for the mid-market in Germany
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Security consulting
Stay on course, even in stormy times
Sustainable transformation for your business.
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Sustainability strategy
Laying the cornerstone for sustainability.
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Sustainability management
Managing the change to sustainability.
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Legal aspects of sustainability
Legal aspects of sustainability
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Sustainability reporting
Communicating sustainability performance and ensuring compliance.
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Sustainable finance
Integrating sustainability into investment decisions.
Rooted locally, connected globally.
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International business
Our country expertise
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Entering the German market
Your reliable partners.
You think in global terms of innovation and flexibility. So do we – and beyond.
Your industry is at the forefront. Together, we’ll forge ahead with new ideas.
Your industry is governed by standards and regulations. We deliver solutions.
Regulatory changes, pressure on cost management, the need to grow, and increased investments in technology and data are dominating the financial services...
Your market is growing. With our efficient strategies, you can grow with it.
Digital transformation is only one of the many challenges your industry is facing. We’ll steer you through them.
Research and development drive your industry forward. Across borders, we’re at your side.
Demands on the public sector are increasing. Our solutions are sustainable.
We continue to see the German private equity market on the rise. Private equity investors currently possess substantial capital resources. Here the German...
Your partner – even in challenging times.
Driving Innovation and Growth in Retail & Consumer Goods
Growth and innovation are the subjects you’re interested in. Reach the goal with our smart solutions.
You’re planning new projects, restructuring and transactions We’re at your side. Personally.
Grant Thornton – consulting that takes your Stadtwerk and municipality forwards
Municipal utility enterprises (Stadtwerke) are at the centre of municipal service provision. They play a key role in implementing the energy transition, digitalisation and innovative supply models. With our many years of experience and interdisciplinary team of experts, we support Stadtwerke in setting themselves up for the future – with customised solutions that take account of the economic, legal and tax aspects.
The challenges Stadtwerke and municipalities face
Stadtwerke and municipalities are facing a multitude of challenges, including:
Energy transition
How can Stadtwerke be successful in planning their transition to renewable energy?
Digitalisation
Which digital solutions help make processes more efficient?
Regulatory requirements
How can Stadtwerke meet the constantly increasing legal regulations?
Our tailor-made approaches will help you to successfully master these challenges.
An overview of our services for Stadtwerke and municipalities
Our consulting for Stadtwerke and municipalities covers all the relevant areas – from energy to telecommunications all the way to infrastructure and legal and tax conditions.
The energy transition and changes in the energy sector are a great challenge to Stadtwerke. We’ll help you master it successfully:
- Energy law – advice on legal requirements, contract drafting and regulatory issues
- Renewable energy – support with planning and implementing projects in the areas of wind power, solar energy and biomass
- Heating solutions – development and optimisation of efficient and sustainable heating networks
- Energy concessions and grid takeovers – assistance with tenders, negotiations and takeovers of energy grids
Digital transformation requires innovative solutions for telecommunications, especially related to the expansion of broadband We’ll assist you with:
- Business, legal and tax issues in the telecommunications sector
- Developing and reviewing business models – customised to your requirements More information
- Funding for infrastructure projects, including funding management and profitability analyses
- Design and optimisation of processes, including insourcing and outsourcing and selecting service providers
- Development of economic and legally compliant open access plans to maximise use of network capacities
- Network and corporate transactions as well as M&A projects – all the way from due diligence to integration
- ESG reporting and implementation of measures to increase sustainability in your telecommunication project
Modern infrastructure projects require innovative approaches and sustainable plans. We’ll support you with:
- Project management over the entire life-cycle of infrastructure projects
- Development and optimisation of innovative supply models, e.g. e-mobility and intelligent networks
- Setting up project companies and collaborations, efficiently and legally compliant
- Financing and funding management for sustainable infrastructure projects
- Sustainability plans and ESG strategies for future-proof projects
- Legal assistance for complex projects, e.g. for concessions, tenders and permit procedures
Stadtwerke operate in a complex legal environment. Our expertise helps you meet all the requirements with legal compliance:
- Setting up and holding interests in municipal companies, including legal and tax structuring and strategic consulting
- Administrative law – support with permits, drafting of contracts and administrative processes
- State aid law – consulting on compliance with state aid rules, e.g. grants and subsidies
Tax law holds a series of particularities for Stadtwerke and their municipal shareholders, which play a large role in everyday practice –
- Public services integrated for tax | The long-term loss makers of swimming baths and public transport are a standard part of a Stadtwerk’s services.
- Taxation of public bodies | The Stadtwerk always has to keep in mind the tax effects for its municipal shareholders.
- Setting up cooperations | Tax law is a crucial aspect in selecting the right legal form.
Our success factors – why Grant Thornton?
With Grant Thornton you profit from:
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Our experts understand the particular challenges and requirements of Stadtwerke and have extensive experience in the area.
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We combine technical, legal, business and tax expertise so we can offer you comprehensive and customised solutions.
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Our advisory is based on individual conceptualisations that are specially coordinated to match your goals and challenges.
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We’ll assist you from strategy development all the way to implementation and ensure our solutions are effective in practice.
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Our awards
We’re proud of the awards we’ve won. And we’re just as happy that our clients give us top ratings! We’re working hard to keep it that way. And that’s a promise!
