Private client

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG covers succession, international tax and cross-border estate planning as well as advice on charities and philanthropic projects, with a stronghold in Austria and the CEE/SEE region. The firm has a strong focus on tax-related matters, frequently in relation to immigration and relocation. Having garnered over two decades of experience, co-head and tax specialist Niklas Schmidt stands out for his knowledge of the taxation of capital gains from crypto assets. Co-head Karl Binder has a full-service approach leading on a broad range of corporate real estate matters for HNWIs, including Forbes-ranked individuals. ‘Excellent lawyer’ Eva Stadler is another key contact.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Wolf Theiss is my go-to firm in Austria for private client and tax advice.’
‘Niklas Schmidt is a leader in his field, but I have also recently worked with Eva Stadler and was very impressed. She was responsive, clear and had an excellent mastery of her brief. ’
‘Eva Stadler is a key person. She is an excellent lawyer with strong analytical and communication skills. I may always rely on her commitment and dedication. Niklas Schmidt is a senior partner who has single-handedly created the best private clients practice in Austria.’
‘Various experts under one roof.’
‘Only one main contact, pragmatic realistic approach under consideration of economic views.’

Work highlights

Advised a German family on the use of trusts and foundations to be set up for the benefit of family members living in Austria and various other countries
Advised a successful entrepreneur with Russian/Israeli background on obtaining Austrian citizenship by virtue of a philanthropic engagement, consisting of a donation of around EUR15 million in the field of medical research
Advised a client on tax and succession planning, in particular regarding succession to his non-UK assets, which include shares in an Austrian company as well as assets in Luxembourg, Monaco and India