Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG covers a broad range of tax matters, assisting corporate clients with acquisition-related taxes, including stamp duty, and helping them understand their obligations under international tax treaties. These matters fall under the purview of practice head Niklas Schmidt, who further supports clients in regard to the taxation of financial and cryptocurrency products. Eva Stadler takes the lead on taxes levied on HNWIs, advising on relocations to Austria and tax-optimal wealth management structures, including family foundations, and is also sought after for advice on taxes applied to investment funds.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are quite unique as they are fully fledged lawyers with strong tax knowledge.’
‘Niklas Schmidt is a true hall of famer. Eva Stadler is a rising star.’
‘They are responsive and helpful.’
‘Strong knowledge of the laws and proactive.’
‘Very deep knowledge and huge experience.’
‘Eva Stadler - very competent.’
'Broad tax team which can cover all areas of tax advice.'
'Niklas Schmidt and Eva Stadler can provide not only excellent knowledge of the Austrian tax law, but are also able to immediately identify the ramifications abroad of Austrian transactions with a cross-border nature.'
Key clients
- QPS
- Arkema
- Lottomatica
- Convera
Work highlights
Advised QPS on the sale of 100% of the shares of its neuropharmacology business unit.
Advised Arkema Group in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake of nearly 78% in proionic GmbH.
Advised Convera on the acquisition of parts of the Austrian business of Western Union.
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Practice head
Niklas Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Eva Stadler