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Wolf Theiss

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Provided by Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss has always been ahead of the curve. We were one of the first law firms in Austria to provide advice on national and international tax law, and we're still setting standards for tax advice in Austria and CEE/SEE.

Currently we offer the following kinds of tax services:

  • corporate tax advice: M&A-related work, corporate restructurings including domestic and cross-border mergers and demergers, holding company structures, double tax treaties;
  • tax planning for private clients: coming to Austria and leaving Austria, setting up of trusts and foundations, estate planning and asset protection;
  • real estate related tax advice: acquisitions and sales of real estate through asset deals and share deals; minimization of real estate transfer tax and of stamp duties on lease contracts;
  • advice to financial institutions regarding financial products: debt and equity instruments, funds;
  • taxation issues related to crypto assets;
  • tax litigation; and
  • fiscal criminal law including self-disclosures.

One of our partners has a dual qualification as a tax advisor and as an attorney-at-law. All of our tax lawyers not only have years of experience, but also regularly hold lectures and publish on recent developments in this permanently changing field. This combination of practical experience, academic research and continuous training guarantees that we anticipate all relevant trends.

Clients (2)

  • Blackstone
  • GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH

Industries (9)

  • Banking
  • Real Estate
  • Private Equity
  • Consumer Goods
  • Gaming
  • Raw Materials
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food & Beverages
  • Private Wealth

Chambers Review

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Tax - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss has a highly regarded team experienced in both domestic and cross-border matters. The practice offers expertise in contentious and non-contentious corporate tax matters, including M&A, restructurings and holding structures. Lawyers in the practice also advise clients on the tax aspects of financing and capital markets transactions.

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Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss consistently demonstrates pragmatic and deal-oriented solutions, providing clear and commercially focused advice even in complex, cross-border matters.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • The team is able to explain rather complex tax issues to clients in a manner that is very easy to understand.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Niklas Schmidt
    Niklas Schmidt

    Niklas Schmidt

    Niklas Schmidt is highly regarded for operating a varied tax practice, advising clients on M&A, financing and capital market transactions, as well as corporate restructurings. He further demonstrates expertise in private wealth and real estate tax matters and often acts for investors and holding companies.

    • Niklas Schmidt is a very good tax lawyer in Austria.

      Tax respondentEurope
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  • Eva Stadler
    Eva Stadler

    Eva Stadler

    Eva Stadler is best known for her work on finance-related tax mandates. She advises a range of clients on financing transactions, including capital markets questions, reorganisations and M&A-related tax questions.

    • Eva Stadler consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of client needs and delivers clear advice.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Eva Stadler is always helpful and responsive.

      Tax respondentEurope
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