Meet Novatla

  • Miles Edwards, portrait

    Miles Edwards

    Certified Public Accountant

  • Philipp Nuernberger, portrait

    Philipp Nuernberger

    Attorney-at-Law (New York)
    Rechtsanwalt / Attorney (Germany)

  • Sebastian Wanner, portrait

    Sebastian Wanner

    Steuerberater / Tax Adviser (Germany)
    Wirtschaftsprüfer / Auditor (Germany)

Who we are

We are a boutique advisory and consulting group with a unique, cross-border approach. Unlike traditional accounting and legal firms, we operate as a small consortium of independent tax and legal professionals specializing in U.S., German, and broader E.U. matters.

Each member of our team is fluent in both English and German and deeply attuned to the cultural nuances that influence international business and compliance.

Our collaborative model prioritizes efficiency, expertise, and cost-effectiveness. We custom-tailor every engagement to meet the specific needs of our globally minded clients—whether individuals or businesses.

Whether you’re expanding into the U.S. or E.U. markets or navigating the challenges of cross-border taxation and business law, we are here to simplify the complexities of global citizenship.

  • Miles is a licensed CPA who is passionate about helping passionate people. Patience and communication are deeply embedded in his work. He enjoys learning about the world through his clients and empowering them to thrive in their field. 

    Based in New York City and fluent in German and English, he brings nearly a decade of experience at Deutsche Bank, NXP, and Oracle. Having worked with a diverse range of clients, he is ready to collaborate with you to create a custom strategy for your success.

    You can find more information about Miles here.

  • Philipp is an attorney admitted to practice in the US (New York) and Germany.

    Building on a decade of international professional experience across the U.S., UK, Spain, France and Germany, Philipp’s practice focuses on international business law.

    Thanks to Philipp’s experience at leading international law firms and as inhouse counsel of a multinational corporation, Philipp’s clients benefit from his unique combination of U.S., UK, and European experience to help them navigate through the complexities of cross-border business.

    Philipp takes a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to legal counsel, delivering high-quality, business-focused advice that balances legal precision with practical economic considerations.

    Philipp works in English, German, and French, and has conversational proficiency in Spanish. You can find more information about Philipp’s law firm here.

  • Sebastian Wanner is a Certified Public Auditor and Tax Advisor at Schnetz Buchmann Michele PartG mbB, supporting corporations, medium‑sized enterprises, start‑ups and independent professionals in achieving their financial objectives with confidence. His recipe for success combines deep expertise, transparent processes and open, equal‑footed communication.

    After nearly ten years in audit and tax advisory roles—from international corporations to emerging tech firms and established family businesses—Sebastian collaborates closely with clients to develop tailored roadmaps for their unique challenges. Whether you wish to manage your audit and advisory processes in‑house, optimize tax planning and business valuation, pursue seamless M&A support, perfect your financial reporting or fully outsource your bookkeeping, Sebastian crafts the ideal balance of responsibility and relief so you can focus entirely on what you do best.

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