Atty. Barbara Koch-Schulte

Atty. Barbara Koch-Schulte

Dr. Barbara Koch-Schulte is a partner at POELLATH in Munich.

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About Barbara Koch-Schulte at a glance

Barbara Koch-Schulte is a employment, business, tax, and m&a attorney, practicing at POELLATH. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Munich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Barbara Koch-Schulte is a partner at POELLATH in Munich
  • She specializes in legal and tax advisory on management participation (MBI/MBO), including ESOPs, phantom shares and other incentive programs
  • A main focus is the accompaniment of management participation in the taxation process, in tax audits and other disputes with the tax authorities
  • Her clients are managers and employees, as well as investors and employers
  • Her dual qualification as a lawyer and tax advisor also makes her a sought-after expert in supervising tax audits and legal proceedings
  • The knowledge gained from her extensive and long-standing advisory practice is incorporated into numerous publications and specialist lectures
  • Due to the considerable complexity of the fields of advisory, Barbara considers it very important to offer clear verbal communication of the facts, in addition to sound legal advice
  • Apart from her native German, she speaks fluent English and French
  • Barbara is listed in independent rankings as a leading expert in her practice areas and publishes regularly in her fields of expertise
  • Barbara joined POELLATH in 2004 and was admitted to the bar the same year
  • she was admitted as tax advisor in 2007 and worked previously as an assistant at the Institute of Tax Laws at the University of Münster (2000-2002)
  • She studied law in Münster and Lausanne (Switzerland) and completed a bank apprenticeship at Deutsche Bank Essen

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Koch-Schulte's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Koch-Schulte handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Where is Barbara Koch-Schulte's law office located?
Barbara Koch-Schulte's law practice is located in Munich. The firm is POELLATH. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Koch-Schulte handle?
Barbara Koch-Schulte focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Barbara Koch-Schulte received?
Barbara Koch-Schulte's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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