Your Contact Person
Dr. Stefan Kraus, Dipl.-Kfm.
Lawyer
Friesenstraße 50
50670 Cologne
E-Mail: stefan.kraus@kraus-lawfirm.com
Phone: +49 221 28068820
Education
1977–1982: Business Administration studies (University of Cologne and Pennsylvania State University), graduated 1982 (Dipl.-Kfm.)
1979–1984: Law studies (University of Cologne), First state examination in law 1984
1985–1988: Practical legal training (Higher Regional Court Cologne), Second state examination in law 1988
1985–1987: Doctoral studies in tax law (Faculty of Law of the University of Cologne) with Prof. Dr. Klaus Tipke (Rigorosum 1987)
Professional Career
1988: Admission to the bar
1988–1989: Liesegang & Rinke, Rechtsanwälte, Steuerberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer, Wuppertal
1989–2002: Arthur Andersen/Andersen Legal, Cologne, National Partner 1993, Andersen Worldwide Partner 1996, Managing Partner Andersen Legal Germany
2002–2006: EY Law, Cologne, Managing Partner Germany
2007–2017: Luther Rechtanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Cologne, Managing Partner 2007–2010
2017–2023: Andersen GmbH Rechtsberatung Steuerberatung, Cologne, Managing Partner
2024–today: Kraus Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Affiliations
- Rechtsanwaltskammer Köln
- Deutscher Anwaltsverein (DAV)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Deutsche Steuerjuristische Gesellschaft e.V.
Voluntary Commitment
British Chamber of Commerce in Germany (BCCG) – Member of the Council of the Chamber and Honorary Legal Advisor
Languages
German, English