About

Provided by bpv Huegel

As one of the first Austrian law firms bpv Huegel has adopted an integrated tax advice approach more than 40 years ago. Since then and based on this approach it achieves outstanding results for its clients. The holistic approach also includes domestic and international accounting. For decades, bpv Huegel has offered one of the largest and most renowned high-end tax law practice groups. Special attention is paid to the dual qualification of the practice group members as lawyers and tax advisors.

We advise on national and international corporate tax law, transfer pricing, income tax law, reorganisation tax law, domestic and international accounting, transaction taxes such as real estate transfer tax and stamp duty, value added tax and customs duties as well as fiscal criminal law.

The tax practice group focuses on tax planning, holding structures, (cross-border) reorganisations, acquisition structuring and financing, relocations of companies and individuals, management and/or employee participation programs, foundations and trusts.

The team regularly advises in tax disputes on tax audits, pre-litigation settlements, in proceedings before the Federal Fiscal Court, the Administrative and Constitutional Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union as well as in mutual agreement and arbitration proceedings as well as on fiscal criminal law matters, voluntary disclosures with penal waiver effect and internal investigations.

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Tax - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

bpv Huegel is a well-regarded tax law firm with experience in corporate tax advice, as well as cross-border transactions and restructurings. The practice has a strong reputation in tax litigation, with notable strength in criminal proceedings, advising on alleged tax evasion. The team frequently advises on stamp duty, VAT, audits and tax due diligence.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kornelia Wittmann
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Kornelia Wittmann
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Band 2

Kornelia Wittmann focuses on tax disputes and is active on litigation mandates. She further assists with the tax aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions, as well as advising on transfer pricing issues.

She is pragmatic, client-focused, detail-oriented and very experienced. To sum it up, Kornelia Wittmann is simply brilliant.

She delivers advice and insights that are not only technically excellent but also strategically invaluable. She consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrating remarkable professionalism, clarity and commitment.

Nicolas Wolski
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Nicolas Wolski
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Band 3

Nicolas Wolski specialises in corporate relocations and the tax aspects of M&A transactions, with further expertise in VAT issues. Wolski often acts for high net worth individuals.

He consistently proves himself to be a genuine problem-solver. It is always a great pleasure to have him as an adviser.

Nicolas Wolski demonstrates an exceptional ability to guide the team through complex regulatory environments, consistently delivering innovative and client-focused solutions.

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bpv Huegel

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Tax

Kornelia Wittmann
2
Kornelia Wittmann
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Band 2
Nicolas Wolski
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Nicolas Wolski
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Band 3

Members

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Christian Schneider

Christoph Nauer

Nicolas Wolski

Roland Juill