Schindler Attorneys > Vienna, Austria > Firm Profile
Schindler Attorneys Offices
Kohlmarkt 8-10
Entrance: Wallnerstraße 1
1010 Vienna
Austria
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Austria > Private client Tier 1
Schindler Attorneys counts among its client portfolio HNWI, families, family offices, family-owned businesses and private foundations, who regularly retain the team for advice on questions of corporate, tax and real estate law, as well as art, family, inheritance and private foundation law. Cross-border interactions with Germany are aided by several team members being admitted there, and the firm also has experience in the CEE/SEE, UK and Brazilian markets. Leadership is split between founding partner and tax expert Clemens Schindler, inheritance, family and corporate law specialist Philipp Hoyos, and Martin Picherer, who focuses on real estate and succession planning. Katharina Schindler, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, is sought after for her experience in art law.Practice head(s):
Clemens Schindler; Philipp Hoyos; Martin Picherer
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Testimonials
‘Lots of commercial experience which makes sure that recommendations are practical and really make a difference for the client.’
‘Clemens Schindler is a rare combination of big picture and technical brilliance.’
‘Schindler Attorneys provides an in-house combination of legal and tax advice and they have a focus on private client work which is not very common in Austrian firms. They have long experience in international matters. Their responsiveness is quick and they are solution-oriented. Their billing is reasonable.’
‘Philipp Hoyos’ strength is his understanding of his clients’ needs and legal options. His solution-oriented approach reflects in friendly but focused communication and efficient guidance of his clients.’
‘Individual service, client-oriented and providing their clients excellent expertise and solutions.’
‘Katharina Schindler helped us on art law. Clemens Schindler assisted on estate planning and tax matters including a will relating to assets in multiple jurisdictions as well as trust law. Notable is their experience in real estate consulting.’
‘Schindler Attorneys blends traditional legal expertise with deep sector knowledge, ensuring that their clients receive best-in-class legal advice in an efficient manner.’
‘Even though our last project with Clemens Schindler was a few years ago, its impact remains evident today. His strategic foresight and unique approach back then continue to provide value.’
Key clients
Hypo Alpe Adria Mitarbeiter Privatstiftung
Work highlights
- Advised Hypo Alpe Adria Mitarbeiter Privatstiftung on private foundation law and against claims raised by former beneficiaries.
- Advised the famous Latvian mezzo-soprano singer Elina Garanca on tax, real estate and residence matters.
- Advising the renowned haute cuisine chef Toni Mörwald on real estate matters and estate planning.
Austria > Tax Tier 2
Schindler Attorneys demonstrates its aptitude particularly in the field of M&A transactions-adjacent tax, advising leading private equity funds and large European and US corporations on issues of restructuring, tax due diligence, and cross-border migrations. Founding partner and practice head Clemens Schindler excels in corporate tax matters related to M&A, private equity and reorganisations, and is supported by international tax law specialist Maja Mayrhuber, who was promoted to counsel in January 2023, and transactions and litigation expert Daniel Kropf.Practice head(s):
Clemens Schindler
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Testimonials
‘Working with Schindler Attorneys was a great experience. The team were well prepared and provided timely answers. Also, it has many women in the team!’
‘Clemens Schindler, Katharina Schindler and Daniel Kropf are all great lawyers. They provide all explanations, are very diligent and professional.’
‘Clemens Schindler and Daniel Kropf assisted us in the tax aspects of structuring our group as well as existing foreign investments. Given the tax residence position it always had a cross-border context and was not what would be called simple.’
‘Clemens Schindler’s strength is that he covers both the corporate as well as the tax side, which for transactional work as well as asset structuring is very beneficial. On top of this his negotiation skills are something you don’t want to miss. Especially for tax matters this should not be underestimated (tax rulings, tax audits) and is rare to find in the tax community in Austria.’
‘Daniel Kropf is not only admitted to the bar but also as a tax advisor, which is quite uncommon and hard to achieve. He delivered great input and the UK lawyer was very impressed with his part of the work.’
‘Maja Mayrhuber has strong tax litigation skills.’
Key clients
AIG
Aptean
Ayka Solutions
Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
Erste Asset Management
FUJUFILM
Helios Real Estate
Iochpe-Maxion
J&F Investimentos
Cornelius Patt / Voltares Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised the electronics manufacturer Acer Group in a tax audit and multinational tax litigation proceedings involving jurisdictions both in the EU as well as from third countries.
- Advised Deutsche Private Equity on their first exit in Austria, both on a fund level as well as the specific investment level.
- Advised the listed Swiss headquartered transport and logistics company Kühne + Nagel International AG on several tax questions.
Austria > Employment Tier 4
Austria > EU and competition Tier 4
Schindler Attorneys brings a ‘competent, effective approach’ to Austrian and EU competition law, advising clients on FDI and merger control proceedings. The team is led by Philippe Kiehl, whose practice encompasses merger control and compliance matters, cartel issues, and cases concerning distribution and sanctions.Practice head(s):
Philippe Kiehl
Testimonials
‘Philippe Kiehl provided excellent and practicable advice.’
‘A competent, effective approach you can rely on.’
Key clients
Asker Healthcare Group
Egeria
Evoco AG
FUJIFILM
Knapp GmbH
MAN Truck & Bus
TA Associates
Triton
Work highlights
- Represented Triton in the Austrian FDI proceeding relating to Crayfish BidCo’s voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Caverion.
- Advised TA Associates in connection with a strategic investment provided to Aptean, obtaining FDI and merger clearance.
- Represented FUJIFILM in merger control and investment control proceedings in Austria and coordinating investment control proceedings in Slovenia relating to its acquisition of its former distributors in.
Austria > Banking and finance Tier 5
Work highlights
Austria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Testimonials
‘Top quality legal advice, 100% commitment and service-oriented in a fast-moving, boutique-style set up.’
‘Clemens Schindler and Katharina Schindler. Top quality legal advice, 100% commitment and service-oriented’
‘The approach of the team is very business-minded and quite entrepreneurial. You give them the key points and they just make the deal happen. Also their network in the private equity world is a big asset as they really know what these guys want. They represented me on a deal against Carlyle Group (which I understand they also had as a client on another deal, not at the same time though) and simply ran the show without any hesitation.
Again I’d like to note how beneficial I consider to receive tax and corporate advice out of one firm, with tax being connected to the other main advisory areas as add-on without external counsel.’
‘I would generally recommend everyone in the M&A department. On the more junior side Isolde Klinger had been helping with core corporate advice regarding my group. The transactional part I always put in the hands of Martin Abram and Clemens Schindler. I would also like to note how satisfied we are with the ongoing support of Martin. He is always available and to the point. Clemens is very sought after so we call him only on the most important matters, but then he would jump on a plane the same day and negotiate the deal for us in Dubai where we are in the process of setting up a fund structure. Katharina Schindler is the go-to person for (cross-border) reorgs and my advisor in private clients. I considered some smaller investments in start-ups with Florian Cvak acting as counsel. They now also hired excellent juniors, such as Emma Hackstock. You will find a suitable person for nearly any need you have. I like that a lot.’
‘Small boutique, highly personal service’
‘Clemens Schindler is an ouitstanding layer’
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Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mag Martin Abram | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Florian Cvak | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Philipp Hoyos | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Philippe Kiehl | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Barbara Klinger | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Isolde Klinger | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
MMag Daniel Kropf | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mag Martin Lanner | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mag Kevin Luiki | Senior Assosciate | View Profile | |
Maja Mayrhuber | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Maja Mayrhuber | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Picherer | Counsel | View Profile | |
Lukas Matthias Rhomberg | Of CounselSolicitor of England & WalesAdvogado | View Profile | |
Katharina Schindler | Counsel | View Profile | |
DDr Clemens Philipp Schindler | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Philipp Spring | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Ing Christoph Urbanek | Partner | View Profile |
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