SCHACHNER Rechtsanwälte GmbH
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SCHACHNER Rechtsanwälte GmbH launched in October 2024, when Gerald Schachner, the former head of bpv Hügel's tax team, struck out on his own. The firm is sought after for advice on the optimal tax structuring of intra-group reorganisations and financing arrangements, in addition to providing advice on transfer pricing. Schachner also acts for private clients, assisting them with the tax-efficient management of their assets, and succession planning matters. On the contentious front, the firm offers expertise in VAT, withholding tax and customs duties disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gerald Schachner is a leading Austrian tax lawyer. He is the go-to expert for structuring matters, risk analysis and risk elimination in tax and corporate law. He has a lot of experience in conflict management with the tax authorities. One of his key strength are skills to guide clients through stormy waters without fear. Clearly a fabulous tax lawyer.’
- ‘I think their strength is to deliver complex advice in a way business people understand. They do not hide behind technical terms but show what the solution means in practice. This makes us confident to take decisions quickly. It is a real differentiator from other law firms.’
Key clients
- ISS Group
- DCCS Group
Work highlights
Advised a software provider on a novel DAC7 digital platform operator classification, securing compliance certainty.


