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Biography

Dr. Niklas J.R.M. Schmidt, TEP, is a partner at WOLF THEISS, the largest Austrian law firm. He has been admitted as a lawyer and as a tax adviser. His areas of specialization include tax law and private clients. Previously, Mr. Schmidt worked for several years at a "Big Four" firm and as a research assistant in the tax law department of the University of Vienna. His publications include various books and articles in international tax journals. Mr. Schmidt is frequently engaged as a speaker at tax conferences. He has several times been named one of Austria's top ten tax lawyers (most recently in 2019). Mr. Schmidt is also a member of IFA, ITPA, STEP and TIAETL. Recently, Mr. Schmidt published a book on cryptocurrencies and blockchains.