Attorney Profile
Dr. Anna Keller
Senior Partner – European Branch (Germany)
Prestige Law Firms
Education
- University of Heidelberg – First State Examination in Law (with Honors)
- Humboldt University of Berlin – LL.M. in European and International Business Law
- University of Freiburg – Doctor of Law (Dr. iur.) – Dissertation on Cross-Border Inheritance Law
- Admitted to the German Bar (Rechtsanwältin)
Practice Areas
- Inheritance & Estate Law
- Family Business Succession
- International Arbitration & Mediation
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- European Union Law & Compliance
Professional Background
Dr. Anna Keller is a highly respected Rechtsanwältin with over 15 years of experience practicing law in Germany and across Europe.
She began her career in Stuttgart at a boutique firm specializing in family wealth management and inheritance disputes. Her early focus on estate planning and succession law allowed her to build a reputation as one of the most reliable advisors for families with complex, cross-border estates.
Anna expanded her expertise by completing her LL.M. in European and International Business Law in Berlin, which equipped her with strong skills in international arbitration and corporate law. She later worked in Munich and Brussels, advising multinational clients on cross-border inheritance issues, EU regulations, and corporate disputes.
In 2017, Anna joined Prestige Law Firms, where she now serves as Senior Partner of the European Branch in Frankfurt. She works closely with Dr. Markus Vogel in managing the firm’s European operations, bringing specialized knowledge in inheritance and succession law.
Notable Work
- Advised a multinational family-owned company on a €500 million succession and estate restructuring.
- Represented clients in inheritance disputes involving assets across Germany, France, and the UK.
- Successfully mediated high-profile cross-border estate conflicts involving multinational heirs.
- Assisted European corporations in arbitration cases concerning shareholder disputes and inheritance-linked assets.
Professional Memberships
- German Bar Association (Deutscher Anwaltverein – DAV)
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- European Women Lawyers Association (EWLA)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Dr. Keller has authored several articles on cross-border inheritance law and succession planning for international legal journals. She is a frequent speaker at European legal conferences and is recognized for her expertise in balancing inheritance law with corporate succession planning for family businesses.