WOLF THEISS IS THE AUSTRIAN TAX LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR 2009

London/Vienna, 22 May 2009 - Wolf Theiss is delighted to receive the award for Austrian Tax Law Firm of the Year 2009, as announced by the International Tax Review. Wolf Theiss was presented with the award at the Dorchester Hotel in London on 19 May 2009.

This prestigious award reflects Wolf Theiss’ continued in-depth expertise in the notoriously complex area of tax law. Wolf Theiss’ tax team deals with all areas of tax law, including advising on tax aspects of M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, financial products, international holding structures and private wealth management.

“The intricacies of tax law require a superior level of expertise. Our growing team has detailed knowledge of all aspects of national and international tax law. We are immensely proud to be honoured with this award, for the third time now,” said Niklas Schmidt, head of Wolf Theiss’ Tax Practice Group.

Wolf Theiss Austria is already ranked as a top tier tax law firm in the Legal 500, as well as having consolidated its position among the elite band of Austrian tax law firms in the Chambers & Partners rankings. This latest award reinforces Wolf Theiss’ position as the foremost expert in Austrian tax law.

International Tax Review (ITR) magazine is the leading publication dedicated to international tax strategy, focussing on international news and analysis, unique guides to the most recent international deals, in-depth features, surveys, international updates and profiles. ITR is part of the Euromoney Legal Media Group, with offices in London, Hong Kong and New York. Other magazines in the group include International Financial Law Review and Managing Intellectual Property.