Eric Werner, LL.M.

Expertise

Industries

• Public Sector
  • Public-law entities (in particular municipalities)
  • Municipal companies (e.g., utilities, holding companies)
  •  Energy and transportation companies
•  Private Sector (SMEs, large corporations, and corporate groups)
  •  Investment companies / Holding structures
  • Mechanical engineering / automotive suppliers
  • Stage technology / automation solutions
  •  Chemical industry / engineering plastics
  • IT services / software development

Professional experience

• Lecturer for Tax Law at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Erfurt (since 2024)
• PwC GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
• BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Professional education

• Certified Advisor in Criminal Tax Law (FeUW)
• Executive Master's Program in Tax Law (LL.M.) – Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
• Certified Tax Advisor (German Steuerberater)
• Degree in Political Science with a focus on Economics and Law (M.A., B.A.) – University of Erfurt

Selected publications

• "Orientierungshilfen im Falle des § 17 Abs. 3 S. 1 Nr. 2 GrEStG im Lichte der Doppelbesteuerung sog. Signing/Closing-Fälle", Mario Hesse/Eric Werner, DStR 2025, pages 609–616

Further information

• Full-scope Tax Compliance Advisory for the public sector (e.g., municipalities and their entities) and private-sector clients
• Advisory services on tax structuring and defense strategies for public and private companies
• Project-based tax advisory (e.g., VAT, §2b German VAT Act, TCMS implementation)
• Representation in fiscal court proceedings and tax audits