International law firm CMS has appointed Karin Spindler-Simader (42) as Head of Tax. With extensive expertise in corporate taxation, reorganisations, international tax planning, and European and international tax law, she further strengthens CMS's integrated legal and tax advisory capabilities.
A certified tax adviser, Karin Spindler-Simader brings extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on complex tax matters, with a particular focus on cross-border M&A transactions, corporate restructurings and international tax planning. Prior to joining CMS, she held senior positions at leading tax advisory firms and most recently worked at another leading Austrian law firm.
Günther Hanslik, Managing Partner of CMS RRH, comments: "We are delighted to welcome Karin as our new Head of Tax. Her exceptional expertise in international taxation, corporate tax law and transaction-related tax structuring, combined with her strong commercial mindset, makes her a valuable addition to our firm. Karin's appointment further strengthens our ability to provide clients with seamless, multidisciplinary advice on their most complex domestic and cross-border matters."
Alongside her longstanding advisory experience, Karin Spindler-Simader is a recognised thought leader in the field of tax law. She previously served as a research and teaching assistant at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and continues to teach there as an external lecturer. She is the author of numerous publications, including the monograph Withholding Taxes and the Fundamental Freedoms (Kluwer Law International) and a commentary on the Austria-Croatia Double Taxation Convention (with Michael Lang). She also regularly contributes to leading international publications and speaks at industry conferences on key developments in tax and transaction structuring.
Karin Spindler-Simader adds: "Tax considerations play an increasingly important role in shaping business decisions, transactions and growth strategies. I am excited to join CMS and look forward to working with our excellent team to help clients navigate an increasingly complex international tax environment and achieve their strategic objectives."
Karin Spindler-Simader holds a doctorate in social and economic sciences besides degrees in Business Law and International Business from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
