Schindler Attorneys regularly advises on inheritance law, asset structuring as well as protection and tax law in relation to the distribution of assets. The team's client roster includes celebrities and entrepreneurs as well as HNW families, who benefit from the firm’s expertise in the structuring of family-held businesses and succession planning. The firm also has strong connections with the German market, allowing for complex cross-border work, including estate planning and relocation. The practice is jointly steered by tax heavyweight Clemens Schindler and family and corporate law specialist Philipp Hoyos.
Testimonials
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‘Small, accessible team with a broad spectrum of tax and legal expertise and a pragmatic and business-driven approach.’
‘Clemens Schindler is not only technically excellent but a trustworthy advisor and sparring partner to develop the suitable solution for each client on a tailor-made basis.’
Key clients
- Elīna Garanča
- Hypo Alpe Adria Mitarbeiter Privatstiftung
Work highlights
- Advising a Liechtenstein family office in relation to its investment of nearly €1bn in Signa, now being the largest insolvency in Austria's history.
- Advising the client against claims raised by former beneficiaries based on Austrian private foundation law.