Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Overview
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.
Chambers Review
Wolf Theiss has a highly regarded team experienced in both domestic and cross-border matters. The practice offers expertise in 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. The law firm is further adept at tax advice on legal transactions such as assignments, sureties, mortgages and rental agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wolf Theiss are very responsive and extremely quick to respond. Whenever I need assistance, I can call them and they help in a very practical manner."
"The team has excellent expertise and experience, and they answer our queries swiftly and comprehensively."
"Wolf Theiss's lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and are able to provide good advice and resolve any conflicts."
"Wolf Theiss are very responsive and extremely quick to respond. Whenever I need assistance, I can call them and they help in a very practical manner."
"The team has excellent expertise and experience, and they answer our queries swiftly and comprehensively."
"Wolf Theiss's lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and are able to provide good advice and resolve any conflicts."
Notable Practitioners
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 an extremely sophisticated lawyer."
"Niklas is fantastic. He is right on the ball and quickly able to see the potential issues. He is a great communicator, his English is flawless and he is good at distilling foreign concepts."
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 provides very precise guidance and has an efficient hands-on approach."
"Eva is fantastic - she has quick turnaround times and is very responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Austria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Blackstone
GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Banking
Consumer Goods
Food & Beverages
Gaming
Pharmaceuticals
Private Equity
Private Wealth
Raw Materials
Real Estate