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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.
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.

Advisory

Business consulting that works

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Technology consulting
Receive customised technology consulting
Operational excellence and restructuring
Advisory for businesses, whatever situation they’re in
Deal Advisory
We’ll advise you on national and international transactions
Valuation & economic and dispute advisory
We’ll value your business fairly and realistically

Tax

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.
Private Clients
Wealth needs trust, transparency and clever minds. We can do that!
Business Process Solutions
Measuring and utilising company data
Real estate tax
Real estate taxation – we provide answers to your questions!
Tax for financial institutions
Financial services tax – for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
Tax in the public sector
Advisory and services for the public sector and non-profit organisations

Legal

Legal cover for you and your company

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Employment law
Representation for businesses
Commercial & distribution
Making purchasing and distribution legally water-tight.
Compliance & directors’ liability
Avoiding liability at your company
Inheritance and succession
Don’t leave the future to chance.
Financial Services | Legal
Your Growth, Our Commitment.
Business legal
Doing business successfully by optimally structuring companies
Real estate law
We cover everything on the real estate sector.
IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
Litigation
Designing solutions – we’re your partner for successfully resolving disputes
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Your one-stop service provider focusing on M&A transactions
Restructuring & insolvency
Securing the future in the crisis.

Digitalisation consulting

So that digitalising your business is secure and successful.

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Technology consulting
IT enables business
IT assurance
Rapid technological change is a sign of our times.
Tax Technology
Digitalisation for tax and finance departments
IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
Public sector
Digitalisation, processes & projects
Cyber Security
Advice and services for the mid-market in Germany
Security consulting
Stay on course, even in stormy times

Our sustainability/ESG services

Sustainable transformation for your business.

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Sustainability strategy
Laying the cornerstone for sustainability.
Sustainability management
Managing the change to sustainability.
Legal aspects of sustainability
Legal aspects of sustainability
Sustainability reporting
Communicating sustainability performance and ensuring compliance.
Sustainable finance
Integrating sustainability into investment decisions.

International expertise

Rooted locally, connected globally.

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International business
Our country expertise
Entering the German market
Your reliable partners.

Industries

Automotive

You think in global terms of innovation and flexibility. So do we – and beyond.

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Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

Your industry is at the forefront. Together, we’ll forge ahead with new ideas.

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Energy & natural resources

Your industry is governed by standards and regulations. We deliver solutions.

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Financial services

Regulatory changes, pressure on cost management, the need to grow, and increased investments in technology and data are dominating the financial services...

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Healthcare

Your market is growing. With our efficient strategies, you can grow with it.

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Maritime

Digital transformation is only one of the many challenges your industry is facing. We’ll steer you through them.

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Mechanical & plant engineering

Research and development drive your industry forward. Across borders, we’re at your side.

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Private Equity

We continue to see the German private equity market on the rise. Private equity investors currently possess substantial capital resources. Here the German...

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Public sector

Demands on the public sector are increasing. Our solutions are sustainable.

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Real estate

Your partner – even in challenging times.

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Retail & Consumer Products

Driving Innovation and Growth in Retail & Consumer Goods

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Transport & logistics

Growth and innovation are the subjects you’re interested in. Reach the goal with our smart solutions.

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Travel/Tourism/Leisure

You’re planning new projects, restructuring and transactions We’re at your side. Personally.

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Heike Bathke - Tax Adviser

Heike Bathke holds a degree in business administration and is a Global Mobility Service Expert at Grant Thornton AG.

Heike Bathke has many years of experience in supporting cross-border assignments. Her activities include planning, ongoing support and, if required, the adjustment of existing processes. She is a frequent speaker in seminars.

Fields of expertise

Tax compliance for international employees and their employer
Advice regarding taxation of international employee assignments
Wage Tax for national and international tax matters

Memberships

Duesseldorf Chamber of German Tax Advisers [Steuerberaterkammer Düsseldorf]

Qualifications

Diplom-Betriebswirtin [Master's-level graduate in business management]
Tax Adviser

Services

Tax

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