About us
Growth begins at eye level.
Especially in advisory-intensive fields such as tax advisory, audit, as well as transaction and management consulting, companies are looking for strong partners on equal footing: experts who not only impress professionally, but also think entrepreneurially, actively drive digital developments forward, and support their clients reliably over the long term.
Who we are
atania is a leading independent platform for top-tier expertise in tax advisory, audit, transaction advisory and complementary professional services.
atania provides access to excellent advisory services, modern technology, and a strong network – for companies that demand the highest standards of quality and reliability.
What sets atania apart
Who we are
In particular, we act as an active sparring partner. Our ambition is to empower companies in strategically building on their strengths, optimizing processes, leveraging synergies and sharpening their focus on what matters most - for sustainable growth, strategic positioning and secure succession solutions.
Our focus lies on mid-sized companies across the DACH+ region and beyond. As a one-stop shop, atania has bundled the expertise of its partners since 2025 while simultaneously building a shared technology platform that delivers faster, more transparent, and higher-quality services. With THE MAKERY, the group also offers a partner for upper mid-market, listed companies and growth businesses with IPO ambitions.
Technology as a growth engine
Technology is not an add-on – It is a core pillar of the atania model. We make significant investments in digitalization, automation, and AI.
Through our shared technology platform, we deliver advisory that is efficient, data-driven, and future-ready.
The result:
Modern reporting solutions for better decisions
Our team
Experience meets vision. Together, we drive the advancement of industry standards.
Successful partnerships are built where expertise meets trust. That is why, at atania, we rely on people who not only excel in tax law and business matters, but who also stand by your side as reliable partners for the long term.
Carsten Kniephoff
Spokesperson of the Platform Leadership
Andreas Vorbrodt
CFO
Jonas Decker
Head of M&A
Heidi Just
Chief of Staff
Franz Prinz zu Hohenlohe
Part of the Platform Leadership Team
Nicolas Kemper
Part of the Platform Leadership Team
Our services
assess. advise. accelerate. Rising demands for transparency, reporting, and performance management are converging with increasing pressure for digital transformation. Traditional tax advisory services alone are no longer sufficient to meet these challenges.
What today’s businesses require are integrated, digital, and forward-looking advisory solutions – practical, relevant, and embedded in day-to-day operations. Our partners’ clients benefit from a comprehensive service portfolio designed for modern, growth-oriented companies.
Independence
Independence as in our DNA. Our partner firms stand for independence and transparency.
Every new client request therefore goes through a standardized review across all partner firms in order to identify potential conflicts of interest at an early stage. This review protects both clients and the professional independence of our tax advisory work.
This is how we ensure that our advice remains objective, professionally sound and free from external influence. If a potential conflict exists, we review an appropriate internal solution – for example through organizational separation or by declining the mandate.