The CEE/SEE region is the heartland of Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, with both domestic and international HNWIs and their families seeking out the team for legal and tax-related services covering the range of cross-border estate planning, real estate investments, international planning, advice on family-owned businesses, immigration, marriage and divorce matters, and private and charitable foundations. Tax expert Niklas Schmidt boasts specialised knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain assets, and leads the team alongside real estate and wealth-management heavyweight Karl Binder. Eva Stadler supports on international tax law and tax planning. Carolin Ziegler  left the firm in June 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Wolf Theiss team are the go-to firm for Austria and Eastern Europe.’

  • ‘Niklas Schmidt is an established leader in his field (international cross-border tax and estates).’

  • ‘I have recently started working with Eva Stadler and have been very impressed with her technical cross-border tax knowledge and responsiveness.’

  • ‘Top team in private clients.’

  • ‘Niklas Schmidt is a true star.’

  • Eva Stadler is well regarded and respected for her hands-on approach.’

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Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Niklas Schmidt, Karl Binder

Other key lawyers

Eva Stadler