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Wolf Theiss

Tax

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Wolf Theiss

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About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

The team members have many years of experience on the Hungarian and regional legal market and have an outstanding knowledge of the local legal and business environment. By knowing the industry specifics we understand the business and the competitive context of our clients. This enables us to provide useful advice not only from a legal but also from a business perspective. Our team is also among the very few Hungarian law firms and advisory companies rendering tax services to high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

Our Reputation

The Tax team provides consistent, high standard advice in international taxation, corporate tax and tax restructurings, as well as in high-profile tax litigation cases. The combined knowledge of the team members acquired from practical experience, academic research and continuous training guarantees that our clients always receive advice of the highest quality.

Specialization

The team provides integrated advice in the most complex mandates by teaming up with the colleagues of other legal practices. Working closely with Wolf Theiss' corporate, banking and finance and employment lawyers, the members of the tax practice provide crucial tax advice in all sorts of M&A transactions and restructurings, including the assessment of the tax ramifications of potential structures, as well as on the tax aspects of employee stock ownership, grant agreements, investor visas and of deferred compensation plans.

Clients (4)

  • BorsodChem
  • BASF
  • Equistone
  • Erste Group Bank

Industries (7)

  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Chemical
  • Financial Services
  • Retail & Trade
  • Energy
  • Private Clients

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax - Hungary

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The team at Wolf Theiss offers a recognised practice with capabilities in tax litigation and advice. The law firm represents clients in tax disputes, as well as advising on VAT, transfer pricing and corporate income tax matters. It represents high-profile multinational clients; often those who are within the energy, chemical and real estate sectors. The team assists with the tax structuring of transactions, working alongside the firm's other offices to handle cross-border matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Wolf Theiss has a real understanding of clients' needs. Everything has been planned in advance and there have been no surprises on budget.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • We work with them due to their cross-border capabilities and their presence within multiple jurisdictions.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3János Pásztor
    Band 3János Pásztor

    János Pásztor

    János Pásztor represents clients in tax litigation matters, as well as advising on the tax structuring of M&A transactions and assisting with issues concerning VAT, transfer pricing and income tax.
    • János is fully devoted to his client. He demonstrated excellent expertise and understanding of our issues.

      Tax respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (1)

Hungary

Members

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