The closing of the strategic partnership between WTS, a full-service provider of tax and complementary financial advisory services, and EQT, a global private equity firm, has been completed. Together, both companies aim to build a champion in the tax advisory industry and to significantly accelerate WTS’s national and international growth trajectory.
“The partnership with EQT is an important milestone for WTS and sends a strong signal to the market. The momentum behind our shared vision is already evident. We are very excited to significantly accelerate our growth together with EQT and, over the coming years, to develop WTS from its European roots into a tax advisory champion with global reach. In doing so, we will continue to focus on our core areas: tax consulting, tax technology, and artificial intelligence”, says Fritz Esterer, CEO of the WTS Group.
“WTS has immense growth potential. Together with all WTS colleagues we now look forward to actively implement the vision of a European market leader with a strong digital focus. As EQT, we are delighted to support WTS as a growth and technology-oriented partner”, says Matthias Wittkowski, Partner and Global Co-Head Services at EQT.
The closing marks the end of a successful 2024/25 financial year for WTS. In the most recent revenue ranking* of the largest tax advisory firms published in June, WTS ranked fifth, directly behind the Big Four – underlining the company’s dynamic development. WTS has also expanded its team: In May, the company announced the addition of a high-calibre team from Baker McKenzie, followed in June by the appointment of new partners, further strengthening WTS’s expertise and capabilities.
Media Contacts
WTS: Florian Kestler, florian.kestler@wts.de
EQT international media enquiries: Finn McLaughlan, EQT, finn.mclaughlan@eqtpartners.com
EQT DACH media enquiries: Isabel Henninger, Kekst CNC, isabel.henninger@kekstcnc.com
About WTS
WTS is a full-service provider of tax advisory and complementary financial advisory services. With more than 1,500 experts in Germany and one of the most advanced digital units worldwide, WTS develops innovative and integrated solutions to help tax and finance functions safely navigate increasing regulatory challenges and support them in the digital transformation.
WTS's range of consulting services is represented by the three business units Tax, Advisory and Digital. WTS deliberately refrains from conducting annual audits and is thus an independent and long-term partner.
WTS is represented in Germany at 12 locations and, through WTS Global, in more than 100 countries worldwide.
More Information: www.wts.com/de
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with €266 billion in total assets under management (€141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.
More Information: www.eqtgroup.com
*JUVE (2025, 17. Juni). JUVE Umsätze Steuern 2025.
