
Prof. Dr. Christoph Urtz
Biography
Prof. Dr. Christoph Urtz is a counsel in the Baker McKenzie's Austria Tax Practice Group and a chair for the department of tax law at the University of Salzburg. Prior to joining the Vienna office in 2015, he served as a lawyer in a leading Austrian law firm, in leading CEE law firms, and a Big Four professional services firm. In addition to his practice Prof. Dr. Urtz frequently publishes articles in professional journals as well as newspapers.
Practice Focus
Prof. Dr. Urtz concentrates on a broad spectrum of corporate and international tax law, real estate taxation, tax proceedings and financial criminal law. He has handled cases involving a wide variety of domestic and international issues, including cross-border restructuring and real estate transactions.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- International Fiscal Association - Member
- Austrian Chamber for Tax Advisors - Corresponding Member, Scientific Tax Board
- German Association of Tax Lawyers (DStJG) - Member
Admissions
- Austria (2011)
Education
- University of Salzburg (Habilitation) (2009)
- University of Vienna (Dr. iur.) (2001)
- University of Vienna (Mag. iur.) (1997)
- University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna (Mag. rer. soc. oec.) (1996)
Languages
- English
- German
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