Nicolas Wolski
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Tax
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About
Provided by Nicolas Wolski
Practice Areas
Nicolas specialises in tax law. His focus is tax advice in connection with M&A transactions, cross-border structuring and financings. He also advises on tax controversies and tax-driven internal investigations (and how to deal with the findings).
Career
Before joining bpv Huegel in 2018 Nicolas has worked for several years with major international law firms such as magic circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and US law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (recently as Special European Counsel).
Nicolas is admitted to the bar in and qualified as a certified tax advisor both in Austria and Germany.
Professional Memberships
He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Fiscal Association (IFA). Nicolas is alumnus of the following scholarship programmes:
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
• Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
• e-fellows.net
Publications
Nicolas is a co-author of the Austrian chapters of
• “Tax Controversy” (GTDT),
• “Tax” in the Global Tax Guide of The In-House Lawyer,
• “Corporate Tax” in the Chambers Global Practice Guide,
• “Tax Disputes and Litigation Review” and
• “The Transfer Pricing Law Review” of The Law Reviews.
Personal
Education
After having his legal studies at the University of Bayreuth and the University of Marburg (2007-2007) Nicolas passed his second state examination in law in the state of Hessia (2007). He spent his legal traineeship in the district of the higher regional court of Frankfurt/M (2008-2010), before passing his second state examination in law (2010).
Nicolas holds an LL.M. (Taxation) from the University of Münster (2007-2009) and an LL.M. (Tax Law and Accounting) from the University of Vienna (2017-2018).
Awards
Nicolas is recognised as “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 (2022 & 2023), is "frequently recommended" by JUVE (2023), and is ranked as “highly regarded” by ITR (2022 & 2023)
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by bpv Huegel
Nicolas Wolski (lawyer and tax advisor) will head the tier 1 tax practice at bpv Huegel
Vienna, 04 November 2024. The experienced tax partner Nicolas Wolski (42) will take over as Head of Tax at bpv Huegel with November 2024.
ITR Tax Awards 2024: bpv Huegel wins Tax Litigation Law Firm of the Year & Transfer Pricing Law Firm
The ITR Tax Awards recognise the best tax consultants and tax lawyers every year. bpv Huegel was awarded twice this year.
Nicolas Wolski (lawyer and tax advisor) will head the tier 1 tax practice at bpv Huegel
Vienna, 04 November 2024. The experienced tax partner Nicolas Wolski (42) will take over as Head of Tax at bpv Huegel with November 2024.
ITR Tax Awards 2024: bpv Huegel wins Tax Litigation Law Firm of the Year & Transfer Pricing Law Firm
The ITR Tax Awards recognise the best tax consultants and tax lawyers every year. bpv Huegel was awarded twice this year.