Press Releases
Wolf Theiss appoints four new partners
Vienna, 17 September 2024 – Wolf Theiss continues to strengthen its regional presence and legal expertise in CEE/SEE by appointing four new partners: Andreea Zvâc, Oleg Temnikov, Stefan Horn and Alexander Zollner. The appointment of these four new partners in Bucharest, Sofia and Vienna reflects the law firm’s commitment to strategic growth and its dedication […]...
Wolf Theiss welcomes Daniel Lungenschmid as new Partner in the Corporate and M&A Team
Vienna, 11 September 2024 – Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce that Daniel Lungenschmid will be joining our Vienna office as Partner in the Corporate and M&A team, effective 1 October 2024. Daniel brings a wealth of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and transaction advice. Daniel’s impressive career spans over more than a […]...
Collision of Foreign Retention of Title with Hungarian Asset Pledge: Critical Legal Insights for Export-Import Companies
Budapest, 8 August 2024 – Wolf Theiss highlights the complexities faced by export-import companies when dealing with foreign retention of title and Hungarian asset pledge, emphasizing the potential risks and necessary precautions for businesses engaging in cross-border trade, particularly between Germany and Hungary. Retention of title is a common practice in Europe, where sellers retain […]...
Auf dem Prüfstand: Gewerblichkeit des Betriebs von E-Ladestationen
Wien, 27. Mai 2024 – Der Betrieb von E-Ladestationen gewinnt in der Elektromobilität an Bedeutung. Wann gilt dieser Betrieb als gewerblich? Gemäß der Gewerbeordnung (GewO) wird eine Tätigkeit als gewerbsmäßig eingestuft, wenn sie selbständig, regelmäßig und mit der Absicht betrieben wird, einen wirtschaftlichen Vorteil zu erzielen. Während der Betrieb von E-Ladestationen zur privaten Nutzung nicht […]...
E-Ladestationen im Fokus: Zwischen Recht und Wirklichkeit auf der Suche nach Klarheit
Wien, 17. April 2024 – In einer Zeit rasanter technologischer Entwicklungen bei der Elektromobilität rücken elektrische Ladestationen verstärkt in den Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen und rechtlichen Interesses. Dabei steht besonders die Frage im Raum: Wer besitzt die Rechte an einer E-Ladestation? Diese und andere rechtliche Unklarheiten gewinnen an Bedeutung, da die Grenze zwischen privater Nutzung und […]...
Wolf Theiss welcomes Nicholas Coddington as new Partner in Banking & Finance
Vienna, 31 January 2024 – Wolf Theiss announces Nicholas Coddington’s appointment as new Partner in Banking & Finance starting in the firm’s Vienna office in mid-February. As former Magic Circle member, Mr. Coddington will enhance Wolf Theiss’ services across Austria and the CEE/SEE region. Coddington joins Wolf Theiss following a decade at Magic Circle and […]...
Wolf Theiss Appoints Leonhard Wassiq as Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Vienna, 30 January 2024 – Effective immediately, Leonhard Wassiq assumes the role of Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) at Wolf Theiss. He will be responsible for the advancement and implementation of digitalisation and technology strategies in Austria and the CEE/SEE region. Leonhard Wassiq brings extensive experience in data management, artificial intelligence and digital transformation […]...
Wolf Theiss Expands Employment Law Team in Prague
Prague, 19 December 2023 – In a strategic move to fortify its Employment practice, Wolf Theiss appoints highly experienced Ondřej Beneš as the main contact for the Employment team in Prague beginning from 2024. This appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier legal services in the dynamic field of employment law and marks another counsel […]...
Renowned international arbitration and regulatory expert Marie Talašová joins Wolf Theiss
Prague, 7 December 2023 – Wolf Theiss appoints Marie Talašová to strengthen its Dispute Resolution team in Prague. Marie joins as Counsel, bringing with her 15 years of expertise in international arbitration. With the addition of another highly experienced counsel to its team, Wolf Theiss is primed for further strategic growth in 2024. Wolf Theiss […]...
Changes to Taxation Rules for Cross-Border Reorganisations in Poland
Warsaw, 13 November 2023 – The landscape of cross-border reorganisations in Poland has undergone significant changes with the amendments to the Code of Commercial Companies, effective as of 15 September 2023. The revisions introduce a pivotal element – the requirement for a certificate of compliance with Polish law for cross-border reorganisations. This certificate, to be […]...
Vienna’s Urban Tomorrow: Discussion at Wolf Theiss with Christoph Chorherr
Vienna, 9 November 2023 – In cooperation with the Urban Land Institute, Wolf Theiss organised an event titled “The future of Vienna’s urban planning: wishes of an outside insider”. Christoph Chorherr, one of the most influential political figures in Viennese urban politics, presented 10 theses for sustainable urban development yesterday evening. Until his retirement from […]...
Tax aspects of the amendment to Poland’s Code of Commercial Companies in domestic company reorganisations
Warsaw, 07 November 2023 – The recent amendments to the Code of Commercial Companies (CCC) introduced on September 15, 2023, have prompted a review of the Polish Tax Ordinance System Act, stemming from concerns raised by tax advisers regarding potential discrepancies in the tax laws that may lead to interpretational disputes between taxpayers and authorities. […]...