
Dr. Philipp Klinker
Biography
Dr. Philipp Klinker is a partner and member of Baker McKenzie's German Tax Practice Group in Frankfurt since October 2022. He advises a broad range of clients, in particular banks and other financial institutions, in all German and European VAT related matters.
Prior to joining the Firm, Philipp worked as an associated partner for one of the leading German law firms. Philipp started his professional career at EY and KPMG. He later (2017-2019) served as Head of VAT Germany at Commerzbank.
Philipp holds a diploma in Business Administration and is a certified German tax advisor since 2011. On top of that, he holds a PhD in Business Administration. Philipp has published numerous tax articles during his professional career.
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
Prior to joining the Firm, Philipp:
- Advised a German Factoring Company on the acquisition of a high-volume portfolio of NPLs.
- Advised a former German Regional State Bank on its worldwide reorganization.
- Advised an International Bank on the sale of its shares in an investment management company.
- Advised an International Bank in a full German VAT review.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Hessen Chamber of Tax Consultants - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2011)
Education
- Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf (Dr. rer. pol.) (2010)
- Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster (Dipl.-Kfm.) (2006)
Languages
- English
- German
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.