Global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Christoph Schimmer, MSc (WU), who joins the Firm as Head of Tax for Austria. Christoph’s addition strategically expands the Firm’s tax and transactional capabilities.
Christoph is admitted in Austria both as an attorney-at-law and certified tax advisor. He brings extensive experience advising national and international clients on tax matters. His practice focuses on corporate and international tax law, the structuring of M&A transactions, as well as complex restructurings and group reorganizations. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Christoph worked at several leading law firms specializing in tax advisory and supported clients in sophisticated, cross-border transactions.
With Christoph’s arrival, Baker McKenzie not only expands its global Tax advisory practice but also strategically strengthens its Transactional capabilities. Through his dual qualification as an attorney-at-law and tax advisor, Christoph will bring integrated advice to our clients, particularly in relation to structured M&A, private equity transactions, and strategic reorganizations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christoph Schimmer to our Vienna office. He brings a wealth of experience in structuring cross-border and domestic investments and transactions, in addition to his tax advisory expertise. The breadth of his practice will be a terrific asset for our clients,” commented Alexander Petsche, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Austria.
Gerhard Hermann, Head of Corporate at Baker McKenzie Austria, also highlighted the strategic significance of Christoph’s addition: “Tax structuring has become a central driver in transactional practice. Christoph Schimmer’s arrival enhances our Corporate team thanks to his excellent M&A tax expertise, enabling us to advise clients on complex deals in an even more integrated and strategic manner.”
Mark Delaney, EMEA Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice, added: “Christoph brings a strong combination of technical tax expertise and transactional insight, which is exactly what our clients are looking for when navigating increasingly complex deals. Integrating tax thinking early in the transaction process is essential, and Christoph’s hire significantly enhances our ability to do that in Austria and beyond.”
In recent months, Baker McKenzie has significantly deepened its tax bench in key geographies with the additions of Sam Trowbridge and Sebastian Ma’ilei in London, Doug Wick in Chicago, Jennifer Best in Washington, DC, and Victoria Lanyon in Sydney.
With more than 730 tax practitioners in over 40 countries, Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group is one of the largest and most highly regarded in the world. The practice collaborates across borders and specialties to stay abreast of changing tax landscapes worldwide. Clients turn to the Firm for high-quality tax advice in transactions, as well as in dispute resolution, global tax policy, indirect tax, private capital and transfer pricing matters worldwide.
Christoph is admitted in Austria both as an attorney-at-law and certified tax advisor. He brings extensive experience advising national and international clients on tax matters. His practice focuses on corporate and international tax law, the structuring of M&A transactions, as well as complex restructurings and group reorganizations. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Christoph worked at several leading law firms specializing in tax advisory and supported clients in sophisticated, cross-border transactions.
With Christoph’s arrival, Baker McKenzie not only expands its global Tax advisory practice but also strategically strengthens its Transactional capabilities. Through his dual qualification as an attorney-at-law and tax advisor, Christoph will bring integrated advice to our clients, particularly in relation to structured M&A, private equity transactions, and strategic reorganizations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christoph Schimmer to our Vienna office. He brings a wealth of experience in structuring cross-border and domestic investments and transactions, in addition to his tax advisory expertise. The breadth of his practice will be a terrific asset for our clients,” commented Alexander Petsche, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Austria.
Gerhard Hermann, Head of Corporate at Baker McKenzie Austria, also highlighted the strategic significance of Christoph’s addition: “Tax structuring has become a central driver in transactional practice. Christoph Schimmer’s arrival enhances our Corporate team thanks to his excellent M&A tax expertise, enabling us to advise clients on complex deals in an even more integrated and strategic manner.”
Mark Delaney, EMEA Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice, added: “Christoph brings a strong combination of technical tax expertise and transactional insight, which is exactly what our clients are looking for when navigating increasingly complex deals. Integrating tax thinking early in the transaction process is essential, and Christoph’s hire significantly enhances our ability to do that in Austria and beyond.”
In recent months, Baker McKenzie has significantly deepened its tax bench in key geographies with the additions of Sam Trowbridge and Sebastian Ma’ilei in London, Doug Wick in Chicago, Jennifer Best in Washington, DC, and Victoria Lanyon in Sydney.
With more than 730 tax practitioners in over 40 countries, Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group is one of the largest and most highly regarded in the world. The practice collaborates across borders and specialties to stay abreast of changing tax landscapes worldwide. Clients turn to the Firm for high-quality tax advice in transactions, as well as in dispute resolution, global tax policy, indirect tax, private capital and transfer pricing matters worldwide.
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