MMag Dr Andrea Gritsch > Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG
SCHUBERTRING 6
1010 VIENNA
Austria
Andrea Gritsch photo

Work Department

Financial sector team

Position

Partner, since 2013; Andrea Gritsch heads the firm’s Banking & Finance practice in Austria and across CEE/SEE. Andrea has a strong focus on the financial industry and specializes on cross-border M&A, distressed situations including NPL, corporate and financial restructuring, banking and financial services as well as regulatory compliance. Her clients include banks, financial institutions, insurance undertakings, strategic and financial investors as well as private equity. Andrea is also active in the fast-evolving area of financial technology (FinTech), assisting regulated and non-regulated businesses in digital transformation and taking up new technologies.

Career

Head of the firm’s Banking & Finance practice since 2023, Member of the Wolf Theiss Management Board since 2019. Partner, Wolf Theiss 2013, Senior Associate, Wolf Theiss, 2011 – 2013, Associate, Wolf Theiss, 2008 – 2011, admitted to the Bar in Austria since 2011.

Languages

German, English, Spanish.

Education

Bar exam with distinction (2010), University of Innsbruck, Austria, Dr.iur. with distinction (2006 – 2008), St. Mary’s University, USA, Summer School on World Legal Problems (2007), University of Innsbruck, Austria, Mag.rer.soc.oec. (2001 – 2005), University of Innsbruck, Austria, Mag.iur. (2000 – 2005), Aston University, UK, Erasmus Exchange (2003 – 2004), University of New Orleans, USA, Summer School (2001).

Lawyer Rankings

Austria > Insolvency and corporate recovery

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s restructuring practice heavily focuses on financial restructuring and distressed acquisitions both in Austria and throughout the CEE/SEE region. The firm is known for advising lenders and debtors on complex insolvency litigation, enforcement proceedings and on representing clients in civil proceedings commenced by the insolvency administrator. Practice head Eva Spiegel  is an expert in contentious insolvency mandates, while Andrea Gritsch specialises in banking and finance derived work, including distressed M&A. Zeno Grabmayr, Matthias Schimka  and Alexander Zollner  are also prominent members of the team.

 

 

 

Austria > Banking and finance

(Leading partners)

Andrea GritschWolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG

Reputed for experience in corporate and renewable finance, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG frequently handles cross-border matters, with a focus on the CEE region. Recent work highlights extend to advice on regulatory aspects in the financial services segments, including dealing with authorities regarding the implementation of digital business models. Andrea Gritsch heads the group and excels in supporting companies in distressed situations and matters related to financial regulatory compliance, while Andreas Schmid is an expert in structured finance with a focus on leveraged buy-outs. Markus Heidinger is experienced in financing litigation, and Marika Lomashvili‘s practice covers non-performing loans as well as project, acquisition and real estate finance. Leopold Höher is a key contact for secured finance transactions and debt restructuring.