Partner

Dr Julia Runte, LL.M.

Attorney at Law, Tax Advisor, Maître en droit

Languages: German, English, French

Dr Julia Runte offers foundations and non-profit organisations comprehensive advice on legal and tax matters. She also assists high-net-worth individuals with succession planning and philanthropy.

Studied at the University of Cologne and the Université Paris I - Panthéon-Sorbonne - Degree: Maîtrise en droit/Magister Legum LL.M.
Studied at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Research assistant at the Institute for Foundation Law and the Law of Non-Profit Organisations at Bucerius Law School, Hamburg (doctorate 2009)
Legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg
Tax Advisor since 2008

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2026

Dr Julia Runte is once again among the 'best lawyers in Germany' in the field of tax law and foundations and nonprofits (NPOs) this year.

JUVE Guide 2025/2026

Dr Julia Runte is one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in Hamburg and in the areas of succession/assets/foundations.

JUVE Guide 2024/2025

Dr Julia Runte is one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in Hamburg and in the areas of succession/assets/foundations.

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2024

Dr Julia Runte is once again among the 'best lawyers in Germany' in the field of tax law this year.

JUVE Guide 2023/2024

Dr Julia Runte is one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in Hamburg.

JUVE Guide 2022/2023

Dr Julia Runte is one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of foundations.

JUVE Guide 2016/2017

Dr Julia Runte is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of foundations.

Legal and Tax Advice to foundations, non profit organizations and private clients

Dr Julia Runte heads the French Desk at ESCHE. Due to our extensive expertise in international consulting and our cooperation with leading law firms worldwide, we guarantee our clients a smooth and efficient service on a global level. More