Michael Helm is a director at Dentons GmbH as well as a partner at global law firm Dentons in Berlin. As an auditor and tax advisor he specializes in tax advice on various structural issues, international tax law and advice for non-profit organizations as well as on the drawing up of annual balance sheets, the evaluation of companies and advice on company transactions, in particular in mergers and acquisitions.
Experience
- Providing ongoing tax advice and drawing up annual balance sheets for various medium-sized business clients
- Monitoring comprehensive audits by the financial authorities
- Auditing foundations according to national legislation
- Providing tax advice for institutions under public law (commercial companies)
- Carrying out due diligence audits (tax risks) for corporate acquisitions
Activities and Affiliations
Prior and Present Employment
- Director, Dentons GmbH (formerly Salans GmbH) as well as Partner, Dentons (formerly Salans LLP) (2006 to date)
- Partner, Haarmann, Hemmelrath & Partner, (1999-2005) (Partner since 2001) and authorized signatory, RSM Haarmann Hemmelrath GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
- BDO and authorized signatory (since 1997), Deutsche Warentreuhand AG, 1996-1999 Berliner Finanzverwaltung (1987-1996)
- Tax Office for Corporations I, Berlin (1990-1996)
- Tax Authorities of Berlin (1987-1990)