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Attorney at Law, Certified Tax Advisor, Partner
German, English
Dr. Marcel Duplois advises family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals and family offices on all legal and tax-related matters pertaining to wealth succession and structuring. In the context of succession planning, he provides clients with comprehensive support – from analyzing inheritance tax risks and tax structuring to contractual implementation and coordination with tax authorities.
A particular focus of his practice lies at the intersection of corporate and tax law. This includes, in particular, the restructuring of family businesses and other assets in connection with asset transfers, as well as corporate governance issues. Before joining GRÄFE Tax & Legal, Marcel Duplois spent several years working in the private clients and tax law departments at the prestigious commercial law firms Gleiss Lutz and POELLATH. He has been listed multiple times in Handelsblatt in collaboration with the renowned American publication Best Lawyers® as “Ones to Watch” for his outstanding achievements in the areas of tax law and wealth management, succession planning, and foundations.
There is one thing that separates advising family businesses and private clients from other areas: the people behind the tax and legal issues. Even the most efficient tax structure will fail to achieve its goal if it is not consistently aligned with the client’s personal circumstances, family relationships, and strategic objectives. Marcel Duplois therefore follows a basic principle: he never advises his clients to act solely for tax reasons. The primary consideration is always this: which structure achieves the goals and aspirations in the most tax-efficient way, while truly aligning with the client, their family, and their values?
