Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG maintains a broad tax practice, assisting both corporate and private clients with their tax structuring and contentious matters. The firm’s expertise spans, inter alia, M&A and restructuring-related taxes, asset taxes and real estate transfer taxes, and the team also supports clients in making voluntary disclosures in relation to fiscal criminal proceedings. Practice head Niklas Schmidt advises across the gamut of tax matters and is also increasingly involved in taxation matters linked to digital assets. Having made partner in October 2025, Eva Stadler oversees the tax structuring of bonds and securities and is also well versed in advising HNWIs on tax matters tied to their moving to or away from Austria. Private wealth tax specialist Alexander Quendler rejoined the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are fast and deliver high quality work.’
- ‘Melanie Dimitrov has been a great attorney to work with because she is very responsive and comes with pragmatic solutions. She has a broad understanding of the law, which really is an asset as a tax attorney.’
- ‘The team is extremely responsive, provides client-oriented answers and is always able to respect even very short deadlines when needed. It is a pleasure working with the Wolf Theiss team.’
- ‘Leading advisors on private client and tax matters in Austria.’
- ‘Niklas Schmidt and Eva Stadler are highly recommended.’
- ‘Practical approach, very deep tax knowledge.’
Key clients
- Cellnex Telecom S.A.
- SAPA S.p.A.
- Energy Equation Partners/Stonepeak
Work highlights
Acted for Cellnex Telecom S.A. in connection with the sale of its Austrian telecoms tower assets to a consortium of Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG for €803m.
Advised Energy Equation Partners and Stonepeak on the acquisition of a 65% stake in the German and Austrian retail business of Phillips 66, including the network of JET-branded fuel stations.
Advised Raiffeisen Bank International in connection with its issuance of €650m Additional Tier 1 Notes, and its tender offer for the repurchase of €650m Additional Tier 1 Notes issued in 2017.
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Practice head
Niklas Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Eva Stadler; Melanie Dimitrov; Karin Spindler-Simader; Alexander Quendler