Dr Andreas Schmid > Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Demonstrating a ‘deep know-how and functional expertise,’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG advises clients from sectors as diverse as pharmaceuticals, telecoms and energy on the development, disposal and acquisition of major projects, in addition to representing them in related disputes. Leading the practice are Andreas Schmid, a project finance specialist, procurement practice co-heads Manfred Essletzbichler, Silvia Fessl and Sebastian Oberzaucher, who between them assist with procurement and tendering procedures for a wide range of sectors, and regulated industries expert Kurt Retter.

Instructed by national and international financial institutions, financial investors, project sponsors and international companies, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG offers a wealth of experience in domestic as well as cross-border real estate and renewable energy financings and shows proficiency in regulatory matters concerning the implementation of digital business models. Described as ‘an absolute superstar in her field’, Andrea Gritsch leads the banking and finance team with a practice that encompasses compliance, investments and M&A within the financial services sector, and refinancing matters. Both Gritsch and Andreas Schmid, who heads the firm-wide projects team and combines expertise in finance and corporate law, are especially recommended for their track record of handling complex cross-border mandates. Markus Heidinger is another key contact, as are Marika Lomashvili and Leopold Hoeher, who advise on financing and restructuring transactions.