SKW Schwarz further strengthens its Private Clients practice in Frankfurt with the addition of a partner from Poellath

SKW Schwarz continues the strategic expansion of its Private Clients practice and welcomes another experienced partner to its team. Dr Martin Liebernickel, previously Co-Head of the Private Clients practice at Poellath in Frankfurt, joins SKW Schwarz's Frankfurt office.

Dr. Martin Liebernickel advises family businesses and their shareholders as well as wealthy individuals on all matters relating to company and asset structuring and succession. His expertise covers corporate, tax and inheritance law aspects of complex succession and structuring projects. His clients regularly include foundations, trusts and non-profit organisations. 

Dr. Martin Liebernickel is a lawyer and tax advisor and worked for PwC for many years before joining Poellath in 2017.

"Succession remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, particularly for family-owned businesses. Our ambition is to support our clients at the highest professional level and with sufficient depth and strength at all times,” says Dr Gerd Seeliger, Head of Private Clients at SKW Schwarz. “We are therefore delighted to welcome Martin Liebernickel as another highly respected partner whose expertise will further strengthen our capabilities in complex company and asset succession matters.”

‘I am delighted to be working in an environment that takes innovation seriously while placing personal relationships with clients at the centre of its approach. SKW Schwarz combines professional excellence with the aspiration to address succession issues in a forward-looking and cross-generational manner. This aligns perfectly with my own advisory philosophy,’ adds Martin Liebernickel.

SKW Schwarz most recently expanded its Private Clients practice at the turn of 2024/2025 with the addition of a three-lawyer team in Munich. With the arrival of Martin Liebernickel, the Private Clients team will comprise 18 lawyers in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Munich.