Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
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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
bpv Huegel is a well-regarded tax 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
Provided by Chambers
"bpv Huegel's lawyers are real experts in Austrian and international taxation. They are up to date about any Austrian tax questions, and their responsiveness and professional attitude is simply extraordinary."
"Their tax team are truly client-centred and provide excellent client service. Their responsiveness is outstanding. They are always available on short notice to address tax and legal questions."
"bpv Huegel's practitioners have very deep insight into commercial trends and regulations. We have particularly enjoyed their forward-thinking approach to solutions they provide for current projects."
"bpv Huegel has an excellent tax team that is exceptional in the market in dealing with and resolving highly complex and sensitive tax issues. Due to their thoughtful and excellent advice, they are the tax law firm to go to."
"bpv Huegel's lawyers are real experts in Austrian and international taxation. They are up to date about any Austrian tax questions, and their responsiveness and professional attitude is simply extraordinary."
"Their tax team are truly client-centred and provide excellent client service. Their responsiveness is outstanding. They are always available on short notice to address tax and legal questions."
"bpv Huegel's practitioners have very deep insight into commercial trends and regulations. We have particularly enjoyed their forward-thinking approach to solutions they provide for current projects."
"bpv Huegel has an excellent tax team that is exceptional in the market in dealing with and resolving highly complex and sensitive tax issues. Due to their thoughtful and excellent advice, they are the tax law firm to go to."
Notable Practitioners
Gerald Schachner has significant experience in M&A transactions and tax reorganisations. He is also involved in tax litigation with a focus on criminal proceedings.
"Gerald Schachner is an excellent tax lawyer, also very strong in corporate tax law, and he gives great attention to detail when it comes to sophisticated tax matters in reorganisations."
"Gerald is a calm, distinguished and very professional lawyer. When it comes to strengthening our position during deals, he will always help and have our backs while making sure everybody is on board."
"He has unrivalled technical skills combined with experience and practical solutions. Gerald is a market leader in Austria and we are always confident that the advice we receive from him is comprehensive, clear and applicable to expected future changes."
"Besides his high technical skills and long experience, Gerald is outstanding when it comes to strategic issues."
Kornelia Wittmann focuses on tax disputes and is active on litigation mandates. She further assists with transactions, including financings and capital markets work.
"Kornelia Wittmann has a very strong background in international tax law and is always available on short notice whenever I have a complex tax question. She understands our industry, and her advice is always practical and to the point. She is a brilliant tax professional."
"She is simply outstanding. Kornelia is extremely attentive to details, with an excellent track record of resolving sophisticated and sensitive tax matters about litigation and criminal law."
"Kornelia Wittmann provides excellent advice. She is extremely focused, reliable, skilled, experienced, responsive and solution-oriented."
Nicolas Wolski advances in the rankings this year following sterling praise from the tax market commentators. He specialises in corporate relocations and the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Wolski often acts for high net worth individuals.
"Nicolas Wolski has profound expertise in all fields of corporate, commercial and tax law. His legal advice is always well founded, and he is also pragmatic and practical, especially when it comes to complex matters and projects."
"He has commercial acumen and is proactive and client-oriented."
"Nicolas is outstanding. He has the necessary understanding and legal background as well as the commercial expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
bpv Huegel
Austria
Members
Provided by bpv Huegel
Christian Schneider
Christoph Nauer
Nicolas Wolski
Roland Juill