DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH is frequently tasked with overseeing the tax structuring aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions, encompassing both M&A and restructuring-linked taxes, and is also instructed in disputes arising out of VAT and stamp duty liabilities. Heading the team is Paul Doralt, whose ‘vast international experience’ allows him to oversee the tax optimisation of M&A deals and corporate tax levies. Katharina Binder assists private clients and their foundations on their tax arrangements, while Stanislav Nekrasov maintains a broad practice, covering international tax structuring and advising on criminal tax matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly experienced, short response times, well connected, client-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Extensive international experience, solution-oriented, creative, great client handling, well connected.’

  • ‘Paul Doralt has vast international experience.’

  • 'Paul Doralt has saved us a lot of money in very critical tax procedures and is in fact highly respected by the Austrian tax administration, which helped us a lot. We were lucky that we had him on our side.'

  • 'Stanislav Nekrasov is a brilliant academic with encyclopaedic knowledge of Austrian tax law. He is a strong pillar of the team.'

Key clients

  • Ocyan Oil & Gas GmbH
  • Subsidiary of Colas Rail SAS
  • Fristads
  • Airbnb
  • Seabras Sapura
  • Croma-Pharma
  • Scantox Denmark ApS

Work highlights

  • Acted as Austrian tax counsel to Ocyan Oil & Gas GmbH throughout its restructuring process.
  • Advised Croma-Pharma on the tax structuring of the first de-SPAC transaction in Austria.
  • Represented Seabras Sapura and Seadrill before the tax authorities.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Doralt

Other key lawyers

Katharina Binder, Stanislav Nekrasov