Mike Hoffmann Partner

Mike Hoffmann

Professional Background

Mike Hoffmann holds a Master’s degree (DJCE) and a Magistère in Franco-German Business Law from the University of Strasbourg.

He began his career at Forvis Mazars Avocats in 2007, became a lawyer at the Strasbourg Bar in 2011, and was promoted to Partner in 2019, specializing in French and international taxation.

Private Client & International Tax Expertise

Mike specializes in advising individuals, families, and business owners, particularly on complex cross-border tax matters.

His expertise includes:

  • Wealth transfer and succession planning, especially for family businesses
  • International tax structuring for individuals and families
  • Cross-border tax advisory
  • Tax optimization strategies in an international context

He supports clients in structuring and securing their assets across jurisdictions, ensuring both compliance and efficiency.

International Scope & Leadership

Luxembourg national and fluent in four languages, Mike works with a diverse international clientele.

He is actively involved in:

  • The French-German Desk
  • The “Private Client Services” Steering Group within Forvis Mazars
  • These roles reinforce his position in handling cross-border European tax matters, particularly between France and German-speaking countries.

Academic & Thought Leadership

Mike is also engaged in academia and knowledge sharing: Lecturer at the University of Strasbourg, focusing on:

  • Family business transfers
  • International inheritance taxation
  • Regular contributor to specialized tax publications

Areas of Expertise

  • International Tax & Private Client Advisory
  • Wealth Structuring & Succession Planning
  • Family Business Transmission
  • Cross-border Tax Strategy (France / Europe)
  • French-German Tax Environment
  • Academic Teaching & Tax Publications

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