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.

Chambers Review

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • bpv Huegel acted for STRABAG on the reduction of the shareholding of MKAO Rasperia Trading, including the associated tax elements.

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 transactions, including financings and capital markets work.

Kornelia Wittmann is reliable and a great asset with her broad knowledge. She is a very empathetic person who can relate to clients on a personal level.

Kornelia Wittmann is extremely strong technically, very attentive to detail and always available at short notice whenever I have a question requiring a very quick turnaround time.

Kornelia Wittmann offers extremely profound knowledge and adds value to tax subjects.

Kornelia Wittmann's national and international corporate tax law and tax structuring strategies and insight are always extremely crucial and influential.

Kornelia Wittmann is very nice to work with. She is very skilled and responsive.

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.

Nicolas Wolski is a reliable lawyer who is a good choice when it comes to cross-border matters.

Nicolas Wolski is straightforward, easygoing and always available. He answers quickly, is always to the point and offers very concrete advice. I am very satisfied with our cooperation.

Nicolas Wolski has a 360-degree perspective on the execution and implications of commercial and tax laws in multiple jurisdictions.

His insight and vision are key drivers for complex and sophisticated projects where complex plans are required.

Nicolas Wolski has a hands-on approach.

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bpv Huegel

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Tax

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

Members

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Christian Schneider

Christoph Nauer

Nicolas Wolski

Roland Juill