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1010 VIENNA
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Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG > The Legal 500 Rankings
Austria > Banking and finance Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Andrea Gritsch
Other key lawyers:
Leopold Hoeher; Markus Heidinger; Andreas Schmid; Marika Lomashvili
Testimonials
‘Good team that provides highest quality work. Andrea Gritsch is a strong individual.’
‘Andrea Gritsch is an absolute superstar in her field. Very knowledgeable about the law and very well connected.’
‘The team from Wolf Theiss is always reachable and their responses are quick and accurate. ’
Key clients
Deutsche Telekom AG
Magenta
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG
DC Bank AG
Altor Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Deutsche Telekom and Magentaon all legal aspects regarding its joint venture with global infrastructure investor Meridiam.
- Advised multiple counterparties of Sberbank on the recovery of funds and/or the termination of the customer relationship with Sberbank Europe and/or its local subsidiaries following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, related sanctions on the Sberbank Group, and the subsequent wind-down of Sberbank Europe and its local subsidiaries.
- Advised private equity investor Altor Equity Partners on behalf of Altor Funds on the signing of an agreement to acquire an 80% majority stake in Kommunalkredit Austria.
Austria > Capital markets Tier 1
Predominantly instructed by banks and other financial institutions, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG offers well-rounded experience handling debt capital markets-related matters, with clients appreciating the team’s ‘perfect market overview’. Regularly acting in a range of cross-border matters, the group comfortably handles advice on the digitalisation of bond and debt issuances programmes, especially in relation to green bonds. Practice head Claus Schneider‘s expertise includes debt, hybrid and structured capital market matters, while Christine Siegl is described as an ‘outstanding lawyer for regulatory matters’. Richard Wolf is another key contact. Alexander Haas left the firm in 2023.Practice head(s):
Claus Schneider
Other key lawyers:
Nikolaus Paul; Alexander Haas; Richard Wolf; Matthias Schimka; Christine Siegl
Testimonials
‘Unique standing in Austria in debt capital market business, perfect market overview. Great responsiveness and very reliable legal analysis which hold true towards regulators.’
‘Claus Schneider: excellent lawyer, very supportive. Christine Siegl: outstanding lawyer for regulatory matters.’
Key clients
UniCredit Bank Austria AG
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
TotalEnergies SE
Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG
HYPO Vorarlberg Bank AG
Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d.
HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreichund Wien AG
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Institutional Banking
Erste Group Bank AG
Volksbank Wien AG
Volksbank Vorarlberg reg.Gen
Raiffeisen Bank Bosna i Hercegovina
s Wohnbaubank
Bank Austria Wohnbaubank
Work highlights
- Advised Raiffeisen Bank in several jurisdictions on the establishment and update of its €25bn bond issuance programme.
- Advised Erste Bank Group on numerous issuance programmes.
- Advised Wohnbaubank and Bank Austria Wohnbaubank on the preparation of a prospectus for the issuance of bonds.
Austria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
With a particularly strong M&A practice and numerous offices across Central and South Eastern Europe, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG maintains a client roster that encompasses strategic investors, venture capital clients, financial institutions as well as national and international corporations and has developed a particular specialism for clearing transactions under FDI approval proceedings. The team is jointly steered by Horst Ebhardt, who specialises in cross-border M&A, private equity and restructuring transactions, and Florian Kusznier, who is recommended for advice on joint ventures, public takeovers and corporate governance as part of his wide M&A practice. Kusznier also covers ESG-related topics alongside Sarah Wared, while Hartwig Kienast has acted in numerous transactions in the infrastructure, energy, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors.Practice head(s):
Horst Ebhardt; Florian Kusznier
Other key lawyers:
Doris Buxbaum; Clara Gordon; Sarah Wared; Christian Mikosch; Hartwig Kienast
Testimonials
‘High professional competence with a personal touch. Polite and respectful lawyers.’
‘There is no question about the team’s professional competence and highly appreciated pragmatism. The team was courteous, listened attentively, and was at the same time transparent about potential weaknesses in the client’s legal position.’
‘The team is led by an excellent professional, Horst Ebhardt, who takes over responsibility for the whole team, assigns individual contacts and is ready to contribute with his excellent technical knowledge, professional expertise and great business skills.’
‘Horst Ebhardt really leads the team with a hands-on approach. The team has very good technical skills and is perfectly organized.’
‘We consider Wolf Theiss to be the corporate law firm in Central and Eastern Europe. ’
‘Horst Ebhardt is the gold standard – a great lawyer and a wonderful human being.’
Key clients
ista
Farner International
Müller Transporte
Oracle
Österreichische Beteiligungs
Tofane
H2 Energy Europe
Katharo Ventures
Hartree Partners
ŠKODA Group
Bain Capital
Telix Pharmaceuticals
DOCUFY
CPI Property Group
GastroDat
Geodis
Work highlights
- Advised CPI Property Group on a mandatory €1.2bn takeover offer by devising a unique structure to abolish a voting cap in S IMMO AG’s articles.
- Advised Czech-based group AGROFERT on all legal and regulatory aspects of its acquisition of Borealis’ nitrogen business across Europe, which includes plant nutrients, melamine and technical nitrogen.
- Advised high-speed broadband operator Magenta on all legal aspects regarding the set-up of its joint venture with renowned European investor Meridiam.
Austria > Construction Tier 1
The ‘solution-oriented’ team at Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG advises its clients on matters concerning some of Austria’s largest construction projects, including road, rail and energy infrastructure. On the contentious front, the firm acts for construction companies in disputes over contractual issues, non-payment of fees and cost overruns, with practice head Wolfgang Müller marshalling his ‘excellent knowledge’ of construction law and related technical issues to represent clients before the courts and in arbitration hearings. Jointly heading the practice is Thomas Anderl, whose practice focuses on cross-border projects while also including FIDIC contracts. Michael Müller assists with the full spectrum of construction projects and also takes contentious instructions, while Hannah Schaflinger‘s disputes-focused practice brings together construction, insurance and tort law.Practice head(s):
Wolfgang Müller; Thomas Anderl
Other key lawyers:
Michael Müller; Hannah Schaflinger; Philipp Szelinger
Testimonials
‘Thorough understanding of the business, flexibility to adapt to client’s systems and tools, outstanding professional competencies, ability to provide legal advice for a broad range of topics and industries.’
‘Wolf Theiss has one of the largest construction teams of all Austrian law firms. Most of their team members are dual-qualified as engineers and lawyers. This is a big advantage compared to other construction practices and makes working with them much easier and more fruitful.’
‘Thomas Anderl is our go-to-lawyer for construction issues. He is not only a lawyer but also a construction engineer. This gives him the opportunity to quickly touch base and build trust with technicians and engineers. His team delivers “tailor-made solutions”. ’
‘Philip Szelinger is very experienced, both from a legal and a practical experience perspective. Philip is also a great person to work with on a personal level.’
‘Thomas Anderl provides great technical knowledge and experience with the work on construction sides alongside his profound legal expertise. I highly appreciate his goal-oriented and pro-business advice. Philipp Szelinger is a great negotiator, both in and out of court.’
‘Wolfgang Müller convinces not only with his excellent knowledge of construction contract law, but also with his understanding of technical aspects and our construction business.’
‘Michael Müller is well versed not only in construction contract law, but also in key technical and economic aspects. His excellent knowledge of construction economics and his understanding of numbers facilitate collaboration immensely.’
‘Hannah Schaflinger is a refreshing, dynamic lawyer with an excellent capacity to grasp the bigger picture and the details in a dispute, and translate our technical perspective into clear and concise legal language.’
Key clients
Swimsol
Haslinger Stahlbau
Implenia
Marti
Hartree Partners
Arge H 51 Pfons Brenner
Boehringer Ingelheim
BeMo Tunneling
Ing. Hans Bodner Baugesellschaft
JC Real Estate
Zinglbau
HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure
ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau
Swietelsky
PORR
Hilti & Jehle
JPI Group
ALUKÖNIGSTAHL
Work highlights
- Represented ARGE Stahlbau ESW2020, a joint venture between UNGER Steel and Haslinger Stahlbau in ICC arbitration proceedings against VOESTALPINE in relation to structural steelwork in the stainless steel plant in Kapfenberg.
- Advised an international joint venture of construction companies with respect to the H51 Pfons-Brenner section of the Brenner Base Tunnel.
- Advised Boehringer Ingelheim on their new BioNEX project, a further LSCC production centre in Bruck an der Leitha.
Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Tier 1
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s arbitration team is integrated into the firm’s Dispute Practice Group and works seamlessly with other practices, such as employment, regulatory and corporate for widespread advice on an array of arbitration matters, and has a dedicated construction arbitration team with Wolfgang Müller and Thomas Anderl as key contacts. The team frequently advises on cross-border matters and is recognised for its experience in both commercial and investment arbitration. ‘Fantastic lawyer’ Stefan Riegler offers particular expertise in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. Riegler heads the dispute group and co-leads the arbitration team with Venus Valentina Wong, who was promoted to partner in September 2022 and has notable knowledge of the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.Practice head(s):
Stefan Riegler
Other key lawyers:
Venus Valentina Wong; Thomas Anderl; Emmanuel Kaufman; Sofia Kovacevic; Alexander Zollner; Wolfgang Müller
Testimonials
‘Venus Valentina Wong provided service with professional thinking and efficient conduct. ’
‘Wolf Theiss is a fantastic firm for international arbitration. Their arbitration team is the best in Austria.’
‘Stefan Riegler is a fantastic lawyer. He is imaginative, responsive and thinks out of the box, he has a strategic mind and comes up with innovative solutions. Valentina Venus Wong is a smart and meticulous lawyer, with great emphasis on details. Sofia Kovacevic is a rising star in international arbitration. She is patient and very diligent.’
‘The Wolf Theiss team is a very reliable partner. They are true professionals, not only when it comes to legal expertise but in particular when it comes to availability of the team and understanding of the issues.’
‘Stefan Riegler is a very professional and dedicated lawyer. He has a transparent and clear communication style and is always result-oriented.’
‘Alexander Zollner delivers very precise legal work and is always on time. He is very responsive and diligent. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
‘Wolf Theiss is one of the leading law firms in Austria with a presence also in other Eastern European countries, a global outreach and a notable track record, among others also in the area of international litigation and arbitration.’
‘Stefan Riegler stands out. He is very responsive, reliable and always on top of the facts. He is excellent at strategic decision making.’
Key clients
PINUS Grundstückvermietung
STRABAG
Work highlights
Austria > Dispute resolution: commercial litigation Tier 1
With a particularly strong cross-border practice, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG’s areas of expertise include construction, corporate and shareholder disputes, financial services and banking as well as product liability litigation. Valerie Hohenberg, the ‘extremely knowledgeable and business-minded’ Eva Spiegel and Clemens Trauttenberg lead the ‘highly capable, knowledgeable and proficient’ department, with Hohenberg and Spiegel handling a variety of the firm’s most complex cross-border litigations, and Trauttenberg contributing proficiency in white collar crime. Clients attest Alexander Zollner has ‘a bright future,’ with his areas of expertise including shareholder disputes, managing directors’ liability, post-M&A, as well as the full range of corporate disputes.Practice head(s):
Valerie Hohenberg; Eva Spiegel; Clemens Trauttenberg
Other key lawyers:
Markus Taufner; Alexander Zollner; Wolfgang Mueller
Testimonials
‘Excellent team.’
‘Valerie Hohenberg is a great listener and advisor. With extensive experience in the commercial field, her ability to best manage the files allow us to have great confidence.’
‘Wolf Theiss has a strong dispute resolution team and is definitely one of the leading firms in Austria. They are highly capable, knowledgeable and proficient, efficient in their approach and very commercial with impressive case management.’
‘Eva Spiegel is an experienced, top litigator who knows how to handle disputes. She is extremely knowledgeable and business-minded with an outstanding strategic sense.’
‘Wolf Theiss has not only an exceptional regional reach, but also a deep knowledge of the financial and fintech sector.’
‘Wolf Theiss’ commercial litigation practice is known as No. 1 in the market. This doesn’t come as a surprise since the team has a very broad experience and, therefore, is exceptionally well placed for complex matters. Not only are documents are delivered in no time, but are of exceptional quality.’
‘Eva Spiegel is truly one of a kind. She is an excellent attorney, super pragmatic, solution-oriented, and combines legal expertise with a knowledge of the market.’
‘Alexander Zollner will have a very bright future. He is competent, reliable and works with perfection.’
Work highlights
- Represented a Big Four company in a significant number of civil proceedings following the insolvency of Austrian real estate development group Wienwert.
- Acted in a large number of disputes brought by Austrian-based gamblers concerning the recovery of losses incurred in online gambling for several major international online-gaming providers, one of their holding companies and a leading global payment services provider.
Austria > Dispute resolution: white-collar crime (including fraud) Tier 1
Recommended for its capabilities in cross-border cases, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s team both defends clients in criminal trials, and represents them in civil proceedings based on violation of criminal laws, with particular expertise in fraud-related global asset recovery matters, as well as enforcement mandates. Clemens Trauttenberg leads the practice and is well versed in fraud, anti-money laundering and corruption defence work. The latter area is also one of Valerie Hohenberg's specialisms, who is additionally experienced in multi-jurisdictional fraud cases and criminal liability of directors and officers. Nikolaus Loudon offers special expertise in advising corporations as victims of criminal conducts in proceedings and in internal investigations.Practice head(s):
Clemens Trauttenberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is outstanding in technical knowledge and performance.’
‘Clemens Trauttenberg is the outstanding partner, who is especially knowledgeable and engaged to achieve the client’s interest.’
‘The team members span a wide variety of specialisations.’
‘Clemens Trauttenberg is fully dedicated to his clients. His excellent strategic knowledge of the underlying legal issues is second to none.’
Key clients
Caner, Cevdet
Lifebrain Covid Labor
Aggregate Holdings
Work highlights
- Representing a real estate investor in criminal proceedings started after several years of investigative proceedings. The alleged criminal behaviour included money laundering and investment fraud related to a EUR 1.5 bn real estate portfolio.
- Representing a Covid-19 laboratory in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
- Representing a real estate investor in a multi-jurisdictional case, who after being fully acquitted in Austrian criminal proceedings became the target of a short seller attack in fall 2021, together with his company Aggregate Holdings.
Austria > Employment Tier 1
With a particularly strong litigation practice and a strong presence across the CEE region, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG is recommended for high-quality advice on restructurings, employment contracts, and pensions and benefits-related matters. The team is praised by clients for comprising ‘experienced lawyers with a business-oriented approach’, with practice head Ralf Peschek‘s varied caseload including executive agreements, workers’ participation rights, and manager liability. Matthias Unterrieder is experienced at handling multinational projects such as cross-border staff assignments, while the ‘highly qualified’ Isabel Firneis regularly represents clients in proceedings with authorities and is well-versed in restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Ralf Peschek
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very strong expertise in employment law, especially cross-border in the DACH region.’
‘Ralf Peschek has always been available to us and accompanies our mandates with a high degree of professionalism. We very much appreciate his interpersonal skills, his calm manner, and how he brings the parties back together and reaches an agreement. On some difficult issues, his network has been extremely helpful.’
‘Isabel Firneis is a very active and solution-oriented person, who offers a deep knowledge of labour law and comes up with pragmatic solutions.’
‘The team understands the needs of the business and always looks for practical solutions. The team is highly motivated and always available in case legal support is required.’
‘Ralf Peschek and Isabel Firneis are highly qualified professionals who always have excellent legal advice taking into account the needs of the business.’
‘Experienced lawyers with a business-oriented approach, available on short notice, if necessary, always finding practical solutions to complex legal matters.’
‘Ralf Peschek and Isabel Firneis both are very experienced lawyers, who are passionate about labour law topics, professional, and very pleasant to work with. They always manage the client expectations and help to find practical solutions.’
‘My main contact is Matthias Unterrieder. I can fully recommend him. His advice is tailored exactly to my needs – and he always advises me to my complete satisfaction.’
Key clients
Lifebrain Covid Labor
Magenta
Work highlights
- Represented a company before the Austrian Supreme Court in a precedent-setting dispute around the reduction of an all-inclusive compensation during parental part-time work.
- Advised a global company on the redesign of its corporate pension scheme, covering company pension law, tax, social security, and accounting aspects.
- Advised a company on the legal frameworks and reporting obligations related to workcation set-up in Austria and countries in the CEE region.
Austria > Intellectual property Tier 1
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG acts for numerous notable names in the digital industry, advising social media platforms and streaming services on contentious and non-contentious IP licensing matters, ongoing trade mark and copyright portfolio management. The team frequently appears before the Austrian Patent Office in patent infringement hearings, handling multi-jurisdictional matters with its strong niche in the life sciences sector. Practice head Georg Kresbach advises media, telecoms and ISP clients on the gamut of hard and soft IP matters, while Maren Jergolla-Wagner specialises in life sciences related trade mark matters.Practice head(s):
Georg Kresbach
Other key lawyers:
Adolf Zemann; Maren Jergolla-Wagner
Testimonials
‘Deep industry knowledge, allowing to provide specialised trademark services, strong international presence and client-centric approach.’
‘Georg Kresbach and Maren Jergolla-Wagner both strive to understand the client’s business goals and tailor trademark strategies to align with their objectives.’
‘The WT team has proven to be both capable and creative when it comes to finding solutions for problems at hand. In addition, they are always available, and always swiftly execute, which is highly appreciated.’
‘Maren Jergolla-Wagner is always available, has great oversight, and has been really patient finding solutions for IP-related problems we are facing. She is able to break down complex matters into understandable parameters on which I am able to base my decisions.’
Key clients
Meta Platforms
OBI
Hiab
YouTube
The Walt Disney Company
Edwards Lifesciences
KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts
Advance Magazine Publishers
The Condé Nast Publications
Muse Electronics
Crombie 1805
Hotel Cipriani
Premier Padel
Black Diamond Equipment Europe
Dentsply Sirona
Hairdreams
Österreichische Universitätenkonferenz
Work highlights
- Advised Meta in court proceedings initiated by ORF regarding a potential defamatory Facebook posting by an Austrian politician.
- Acted for OBI on a trademark protection application before the Austrian Patent Office for the colour orange.
- Represented of Mastercard in court proceedings related to an alleged infringement of a patent for a software to operate secure online payment services.
Austria > Private client Tier 1
The CEE/SEE region is the heartland of Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, with both domestic and international HNWIs and their families seeking out the team for legal and tax-related services covering the range of cross-border estate planning, real estate investments, international planning, advice on family-owned businesses, immigration, marriage and divorce matters, and private and charitable foundations. Tax expert Niklas Schmidt boasts specialised knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain assets, and leads the team alongside real estate and wealth-management heavyweight Karl Binder. Eva Stadler supports on international tax law and tax planning. Carolin Ziegler left the firm in June 2023.Practice head(s):
Niklas Schmidt; Karl Binder
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Wolf Theiss team are the go-to firm for Austria and Eastern Europe.’
‘Niklas Schmidt is an established leader in his field (international cross-border tax and estates).’
‘I have recently started working with Eva Stadler and have been very impressed with her technical cross-border tax knowledge and responsiveness.’
‘Top team in private clients.’
‘Niklas Schmidt is a true star.’
Eva Stadler is well regarded and respected for her hands-on approach.’
Austria > Public procurement Tier 1
With an ‘unwavering commitment to excellence,’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s procurement team is instructed by both state institutions and the private sector, covering matters that touch on healthcare, transport and energy. Furthermore, practice co-head Silvia Fessl has a growing art and culture procurement practice, advising a multitude of famous galleries. Alongside her are Manfred Essletzbichler, who focuses on planning and construction tenders; transport, infrastructure and IT procurement specialist Sebastian Oberzaucher; and Wolfgang Lauchner, who handles tender reviews with a focus on IT and public infrastructure.Practice head(s):
Manfred Essletzbichler; Sebastian Oberzaucher; Silvia Fessl; Wolfgang Lauchner
Other key lawyers:
Johann Hwezda
Testimonials
‘Their services are very high quality, well-structured and always provided on time.’
‘Silvia Fessl is an expert in her field. She is conscientious, painstaking in her desire to meet the client’s needs and provides high-quality advice in a short time frame. She has an excellent track record in the art and culture sector.’
‘The team around Manfred Essletzbichler is extremely experienced in the field of public procurement. Its strengths are the combination of academic knowledge, court experience and a deep knowledge about the functioning of the energy sector in Austria.’
‘Manfred Essletzbichler and his team are the best in Austria. Their procurement advice is top, and furthermore they also demonstrate notable competence in contract and construction law as well as claim and anti-claim matters.’
‘Wolf Theiss’s public procurement practice is highly regarded for its expertise in large-scale procurements, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and healthcare. What distinguishes this team is their unwavering commitment to excellence and hands-on, practical advice.’
‘Manfred Essletzbichler brings vast expertise and experience to our most critical strategic decisions. He is not just an innovative and highly professional lawyer, but also a strong team leader who assumes full responsibility.’
‘Silvia Fessl impresses us with her ability to deliver high quality advice quickly. She showcases creativity in problem-solving and conducts thorough research before taking on any task.’
‘Wolfgang Lauchner distinguishes himself as a highly experienced partner. He efficiently coordinates communication and project management, backed by deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic, solution-driven approach.’
Key clients
Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung
thyssenkrupp Elevator (TK Elevator)
Bauunternehmung Granit
Wiener Wohnen Kundenservice
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region
FM-Plus Facility Management für Wissenschaft + Kultur in NOE
Vienna International Airport
City of Vienna
Magistratsabteilung 01 – Wien Digital
Magistratsabteilung 56 der Stadt Wien – Schulen
Albertina
Sportzentrum Niederösterreich GmbH
Favia Grundstückvermietungs Gesellschaft mbH
Mölnlycke Holding
Holzmanufaktur und Vitrinenbau Auer Gmbh. – Tischlerei Auer
Medtronic
ALUKÖNIGSTAHL
BKH Lienz
Tier Mobility GmbH
Abfallwirtschaftsverband Liezen
Diakonie Klinik Waiern
Berka Elektroinstallationen GmbH
Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebs GmbH
Technisches Museum Wien
Subterra
Robert Trötzmüller Elektroinstallationen
Batik Elektrotechnik
Held & Francke
RSK Group
ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau
PORR
HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
ÖBB – Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- und Baumanagement
Work highlights
- Advised Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsgesellschaft on various procurement issues, including several tender procedures, such as a gastronomic concession for the historic Schloß Hof.
- Assisted the Vienna Hospital Association on all aspects of its investment and restructuring programme of all Vienna Hospitals over a period of five years.
- Represented a consortium consisting of PORR and MARTI in review proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court in connection with construction lot H53 of the Brenner Base Tunnel.
Austria > Real estate Tier 1
Showing a ‘willingness to routinely go above and beyond’ for its clients, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG provides advice on the gamut of real estate issues, from cross-border transactions, including entire property portfolios, to the development and leasing of commercial, hospitality and entertainment venues. The practice is led by a four-person team consisting of the hotel and leisure-focused Erik Steger, transactions specialist Peter Oberlechner, Birgit Kraml, who leads the practice’s newly founded ESG task force, and Karl Binder, whose real estate clients include investment firms and listed companies.Practice head(s):
Erik Steger; Peter Oberlechner; Birgit Kraml; Karl Binder
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Horn; Sandra Seldte
Testimonials
‘Birgit Kraml has taken the initiative on the firm’s ESG practice in an outstanding role; she is now chairing ULI Austria and led a lot of conferences and events in her new role. The Team around Birgit is delivering great advisory services in all kind of real estate related questions.’
‘Stefan Horn provided very fast advice and quickly worked on my questions. Explained things clearly and presented practical solutions.’
‘Wolf Theiss’ USP is their willingness to routinely go above and beyond and to exceed clients’ expectations. They become heavily invested in the matters which they work on and really care about achieving a good result for their clients.’
‘Karl Binder is one of the highest quality lawyers I have worked with around Europe. He has developed a keen understanding of our needs and applies this to great effect to progress our matters.’
‘The team was able to identify the perfect matching partner for our urgent legal matter.’
‘Birgit Kraml was the perfect match. She brought everything to the table to solve the problem and to negotiate the best possible contract for the project.’
‘The practice unites various fields of law, which is why it is able to assist with a broad spectrum of matters and considers different aspects to contracts, always considering the best interest of its clients.’
‘Peter Oberlechner has constantly accompanied us and our project. During every project stage so far, he has shown exceptional professional expertise. Through his calm manner, he manages to reassure the project team, even during hectic periods.’
Key clients
Wiener Linien
JPI Group
12.18. Asset Management
Anschutz Entertainment Group Real Estate Management
IMG Immo Kauf
Brookfield Business Partners
Cellnex Telecom
Deka Immobilien Investment
Boehringer Ingelheim
Anger Village Apartments and Maisonette
DSV Road
ÖBB-Infrastruktur
ZBI Fondsmanagement
Westcore Europe
JC Real Estate
Galleon Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Anschutz Entertainment in the tender process and in the negotiation of the contract with the City of Vienna for the construction and operation of a leisure arena for 20,000+ visitors in Vienna.
- Assisted Boehringer Ingelheim with its BioNEX project, an LSCC production centre in Bruck an der Leitha.
- Acted for a consortium comprising Cellnex Telecom and Brookfield in an auction process for Deutsche Telekom’s mobile telecoms towers in Austria and Germany.
Austria > Tax Tier 1
The expansive coverage of tax matters by the team at Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG includes advice pertaining to corporate tax, real estate and finance transactions, tax planning, tax litigation and fiscal criminal law. Practice head Niklas Schmidt is well reputed for his niche expertise in crpyto asset taxation, alongside his traditional strengths handling tax aspects of M&A deals and corporate restructurings. Eva Stadler excels in financial transactions and international tax law, while Melanie Dimitrov specialises in real estate tax and fiscal criminal law. Karin Spindler-Simader is highly regarded in the corporate tax arena.Practice head(s):
Niklas Schmidt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Broad expertise over the entire team (individual tax, corporate tax, M&A tax, VAT). Very responsive and good value for money. Capable of applying a multi-jurisdictional approach and providing the client with well-balanced and helpful advice, taking into consideration all relevant tax aspects of the different jurisdictions involved.’
‘Niklas Schmidt is THE crypto tax lawyer. Very enthusiastic about the industry in general and very knowledgeable relating to respective tax treatments. In addition, he is very strong in individual tax and omnipresent in relevant tax panels at IBA / ABA etc.’
‘Eva Stadler is very strong in tax advice relating to finance transactions, financial investment and investment funds. She is very responsive and provides to-the-point advice.’
‘Karin Spindler-Simader provided us with very helpful Austrian tax advice on cross-border M&A investment structures. She is very responsive and provided advice which was perfectly tailored to our needs.’
‘Eva Stadler is very experienced, knowledgeable and efficient.’
‘Best tax team in Austria.’
‘It is a team committed to the objectives sought by the client, led by Niklas Schmidt. We have had an excellent experience.’
‘Niklas Schmidt and Karin Spindler-Simader are an outstanding team that have exceeded the client’s expectations and have worked in coordination with lawyers from Spain and Argentina in an outstanding way.’
Key clients
Agrofert
Magenta and Alpen Glasfaser
Work highlights
- Advised Raiffeisen Bank International and M.M.Warburg & CO as joint lead managers and bookrunners on tax aspects of the inaugural issue of €50m 7 per cent green bonds 2023-2027 by UBM Development AG.
- Advised AEQUITA on tax aspects of the acquisition of the operational glass production business of Eckelt Glas GmbH and GLAS ZIEGLER GES.M.B.H from the Saint-Gobain Group.
- Advised Czech-based group AGROFERT on tax aspects of the acquisition of Borealis’ nitrogen business.
Austria > TMT Tier 1
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s TMT team, described as a ‘stand-out in the market,’ maintains a wide-reaching practice that supports clients taking on challenging IT projects, product launches and more, and is also frequently instructed on complex disputes often reaching the Austrian Supreme Court and the ECJ. Georg Kresbach leads the team, bringing a wealth of experience to bear on behalf of major players in the online and multimedia spheres, notably supporting several streaming services in relation to their entrance into the Austrian market. Roland Marko is an ‘outstanding specialist’ in the field of IT law, handling cloud computing, e-commerce and data protection matters, while Kurt Retter focuses on regulatory advice in the media and telecoms arenas.Practice head(s):
Georg Kresbach; Roland Marko; Kurt Retter
Other key lawyers:
Adolf Zemann; Paulina Pomorski; Harald Strahberger; Phillip Wrabetz
Testimonials
‘Georg Kressbach and Adi Zemann provided quick, practical and knowledgeable assistance in relation to Austrian online tech regulations. Recommended.’
‘Roland Marko is an outstanding specialist and it was very pleasant working with him. Very competent.’
‘The willingness of the Wolf Theiss team to go beyond the provision of advice and offer practical, hands-on support when required makes them a stand-out in the market and invaluable for our business operations in Austria.’
Key clients
Apple
Österreichische Post
Comcast
Epic Games
Magenta
Masergy Communications
Meta Platforms
Mondi
Paramount
The Walt Disney Company
Tencent
Twitter/X Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised to Meta on handling user requests related to alleged unlawful content and hate speech posts by third parties.
- Acted for Deutsche Telekom and Magenta on their joint venture with global infrastructure investor Meridiam to create Austria’s largest private fibre optic network partnership.
- Advised a bank on a software audit and defended it against asserted breach of a licence agreement.
Austria > Administrative law and public sector Tier 2
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s varied caseload includes matters related to regulated industries as well as life sciences, public transport, citizenship, environmental and planning law. The team is sought out by clients from a range of industries, including energy, transport and IT, and handles a growing number of mandates related to foreign direct investment controls in several SEE countries. The firm’s broad offering is exemplified by practice head Kurt Retter as well as by Harald Strahberger, who is particularly well-versed in representing clients before the Austrian supreme administrative court and the constitutional court.Practice head(s):
Kurt Retter
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Kurt Retter is a proven specialist in public transport law, especially in railway law. We have been very satisfied for years.’
Key clients
Agrofert
Cellnex Telecom
Meta
Federal State of Lower Austria (Niederöstereich)
Lifebrain S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Lifebrain and its Austrian affiliates on a number of regulatory matters.
Austria > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s team handles the full spectrum of data protection issues, with expertise that includes both advisory and contentious GDPR matters, in addition to assisting clients with ongoing data security measures and acting for them in response to data breaches. Practice head Roland Marko represents a number of high profile clients in both the traditional and social media sectors before the Austrian data protection authority in claims concerning potential GDPR breaches and questions over the handling of user data, with further knowledge of IT outsourcing projects, e-commerce regulations and cloud computing. Paulina Pomorski is noted for her skill in data privacy litigation, while Phillip Wrabetz specialises in advising the digital media and life sciences sectors on data protection matters.Practice head(s):
Roland Marko
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Addiko Bank
Österreichische Post
Bank99
Meta Platforms
Peek & Cloppenburg
REWE International
UniCredit Bank
Work highlights
- Represented Österreichische Post before the ECJ in the first-ever series of GDPR claims in Austria, where a large number of people allegedly affected by data protection violations sued for damages.
- Advised a transportation company on data governance issues, including on questions of data ownership and mandatory access rights in machine data.
- Assisted a healthcare provider with the transfer of patient data and cells to a US-headquartered services provider.
Austria > EU and competition Tier 2
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG delivers ‘high quality and prompt legal advice’ on a spectrum of competition matters, with longstanding expertise in merger controls, cartel matters and abuse of dominance proceedings, and a growing focus on both FDI controls and private enforcement claims resulting from cartel operations. ‘Exceptional antitrust lawyer’ Günter Bauer leads the practice, handling Austrian and EU cartel investigations and leniency applications for a broad range of clients, and Robert Wagner focuses on private enforcement proceedings and cooperation agreements. Stefan Wartinger, who was promoted to partner in September 2023, handles a mixture of cartel and merger control issues.Practice head(s):
Günter Bauer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have been working on Austrian merger control issues with the Wolf Theiss team for many years. They are very knowledgeable, very responsive and provide practical advice.’
‘Günter Bauer is the lead partner of the practice. I have directly dealt with him many times, he is outstanding.’
‘The Wolf Theiss antitrust team always deliver high quality and prompt legal advice, which meets client needs. There is no question that they will meet deadlines and produce focused and well thought through work product. They are totally reliable.’
‘Günter Bauer is an exceptional antitrust lawyer. He is unrivalled in his knowledge of the merger control regime in Austria and also provided sound advice on the new foreign investment screening regime. He puts clients at ease and makes good recommendations for obtaining solutions to regulatory issues in Austria.’
‘Wolf Theiss has a very a knowledgeable and pragmatic EU and competition practice which does not only provide options, but drives shapes and gets solutions.’
‘Günter Bauer clearly stands out due to his unique ability to combine business, legal, people and various other aspects into a sound strategy.’
‘Wolf Theiss has been my go-to Austrian antitrust (and now FDI) practice for many years. They are very knowledgeable, responsive, commercial and a pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
Agrofert
CPI Property Group
Farner International
XXXLutz
PORR
Deutsche Telekom
Pfizer
Work highlights
- Represented AGROFERT in merger control proceedings before the European Commission in relation to its acquisition of the fertilizer and nitrogen business of Borealis Group.
- Advised XXXLutz Group on all aspects of competition law regarding its public takeover bid for HOME24.
- Advised CPI in all merger control aspects in connection with takeover offers for all shares of IMMOFINANZ AG, followed by its public takeover of S IMMO AG.
Austria > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
A one-stop-shop for especially financial restructuring work in Austria and the CEE/SEE region, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG offers a whole host of domestic and international banks assistance with refinancing transactions, cross-border debt and equity restructuring, as well as group restructurings and consolidations. Practice head Eva Spiegel is sought after by major creditors in insolvency proceedings for the protection and enforcement of their rights. She is supported by a team consisting of Andrea Gritsch, who specialises in distressed M&A, NPL and corporate restructuring; Matthias Schimka, who advises creditors, corporate debtors and their directors; and Zeno Grabmayr, who was promoted to partner in January 2024 and focuses on international banking and distressed M&A.Practice head(s):
Eva Spiegel
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Gritsch; Matthias Schimka; Zeno Grabmayr
Testimonials
‘Very good cooperation with respect to factoring and in “special situations”. Great coordination of East European activities.’
‘Zeno Grabmayr is our key partner and his partnership is more than deserved.’
‘The team has a lot of experience in dealing with insolvency matters. They are pragmatic and very responsive.’
‘Eva Spiegel is a great person to work with. She is very responsive and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JP Morgan)
Raiffeisen Bank International
Deutsche Bank
ING Bank
Steinhoff
Work highlights
- Advised Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) on the sale of Raiffeisenbank (Bulgaria) for €1,009bn to KBC Bank.
- Advised an Austrian fully-integrated full-service card provider on the wind-down of operations and eventual liquidation of companies in Poland, Slovakia and Czechia.
- Advised multiple counterparties of Sberbank on the recovery of funds and/or the termination of the customer relationship with Sberbank Europe and/or its local subsidiaries following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, related sanctions over the Sberbank Group and the subsequent wind-down of Sberbank Europe and its local subsidiaries.
Austria > Projects and energy Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Manfred Essletzbichler; Silvia Fessl; Sebastian Oberzaucher; Kurt Retter; Andreas Schmid
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep know-how and functional expertise, high responsiveness.’
‘Very strong, both in terms of numbers, quality & experience.’
‘The team is very dedicated and committed to its clients.’
‘Andreas Schmid makes a big difference in relationships as a partner advising us as a client, or even as a partner advising our counterparties. Different team members are experts in their areas and solution oriented.’
‘Truly impressed with the level of engagement and solution focus brought by Andreas Schmid, regardless of the level of complexity we put in front of him.’
‘The firm covers a broad range of legal fields and is also well-connected to law firms abroad. Their work is quick and reliable. They have high expertise in project finance, especially (but not limited to) in the financing of wind power.’
‘Andreas Schmid and his team provided good and fast responses. Good allocation of resources to manage complex procedures, plus easy access to senior partner to discuss issues.’
‘Andreas Schmid, good and fast access. Very flexible approach to topics which materialise unexpectedly. Always good to discuss issue with him to acquire a different view.’
Key clients
Arge H 51 Pfons Brenner
Boehringer Ingelheim
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs
BeMo Tunneling
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
ContourGlobal
Enery Green Power
Marti
Hartree Partners
HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
Swimsol
Magenta
Deutsche Telecom
Brookfield Business Partners/Cellnex Telecom
H2O
Jade Power
Wiener Linien
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure
ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau
Swietelsky
ENGIE
UniCredit Bank
KELAG Energie & Wärme
European Investment Bank
Meridiam
Work highlights
- Advised Österreichische Gesundheitskasse on a tender procedure for a contractor for the construction of the new pavilion 6 on the premises of the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna.
- Assisted Boehringer Ingelheim with the construction of its new production plant in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria.
- Advised a global energy and commodities trading company on a €20m project for the construction of a biomass gasification plant in Burgenland.
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG > Firm Profile
The firm: Wolf Theiss opened its first office in Vienna in 1957 and soon established a reputation as one of the region’s leading law firms. The firm has since grown into a multinational team of approximately 390 lawyers, making it one of the largest integrated law firms in the region. It has offices* in Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine.
This presence on the ground is one of the firm’s key strengths. It works in a fast-moving part of the world that requires deep local knowledge and experience. By combining expertise with a strong international network, the firm is well-placed to handle complex cross-border transactions with a high degree of speed and flexibility.
Apart from its local offices in 13 CEE/SEE countries, Wolf Theiss also offers extensive regional experience in other countries in the region, such as Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
*The firm has regulatory frameworks within which it needs to comply. So by ‘presence’, we mean a legal form that is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in that country.
Areas of practice:Wolf Theiss’ full range of services covers financial services, competition and antitrust, compliance and investigations, corporate/mergers and acquisitions, employment law, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property and information technology, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, real estate and construction, regulatory and procurement, and tax. The firm’s dedicated practice teams provide in-depth specialist knowledge in their respective areas and collaborate closely to provide clients with seamless advice.
Austria: this is where it all began in 1957. The team is now one of the most recognised names in Austrian law and has received numerous recognitions and accolades of its excellence over the past years. Most of the lawyers are multilingual and have practiced abroad, so there’s a real multinational character to the office. Wolf Theiss Vienna – led by the firm’s managing partners Andrea Gritsch, Sebastian Oberzaucher, Claus Schneider and Richard Wolf – comprises over 140 lawyers (including 44 partners).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Financial services | Andrea Gritsch | andrea.gritsch@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5083 |
Competition/antitrust | Günter Bauer | guenter.bauer@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5600 |
Corporate/M&A | Florian Kusznier | florian.kusznier@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5590 |
Dispute resolution | Stefan Riegler | stefan.riegler@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5470 |
Employment | Ralf Peschek | ralf.peschek@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5230 |
Energy | Bryan Jardine | bryan.jardine@wolftheiss.com | +40 21 3088 102 |
Intellectual property/TMT | Georg Kresbach | georg.kresbach@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5090 |
Real estate | Erik Steger | erik.steger@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5130 |
Regulatory & Administrative Law | Kurt Retter | kurt.retter@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5240 |
Public procurement | Manfred Essletzbichler | manfred.essletzbichler@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5350 |
Tax | Niklas Schmidt | niklas.schmidt@wolftheiss.com | +43 1 51510 5410 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mag Markus Aigner | Counsel, specialising in acquisition, project and real estate financing and debt restructuring. | View Profile | |
Mag Thomas Anderl | Partner, since 2017, specialising in construction law. Thomas is regularly involved in… | View Profile | |
Dr Guenter Bauer | Partner; specialised in EU competition law, national and CEE/SEE antitrust law (cartels,… | View Profile | |
Dr Karl Binder | Partner, specializing in Real Estate, Corporate, EC-Law, Inheritance-Law, Private Clients. | View Profile | |
Mag Doris Buxbaum | Counsel; specialized in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, Project Management and… | View Profile | |
Mr Nicholas Coddington | Partner; With over 20 years post-qualification experience, Nicholas has extensive expertise in… | View Profile | |
MMag Melanie Dimitrov | Consultant. | View Profile | |
Mr Nikolaus Dinhof-Renezeder | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Dr Horst Ebhardt | Partner; specialised in cross border M&A and corporate restructuring transactions in the… | View Profile | |
Mag Martina Edlinger | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Dr Dominik Engel | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Mag Manfred Essletzbichler | Partner; specialised in Public Procurement Law, Business Law, Competition and Antitrust Law.… | View Profile | |
Mag Claudia Fessler | Consultant, specializing in Litigation, Civil Law, Criminal Law. | View Profile | |
Mag Silvia Feßl | Partner, specializing in public procurement, state aid and contract law, as well… | View Profile | |
Mag Isabel Firneis | Counsel, specialising in extrajudicial advice and employment litigation, with a special focus… | View Profile | |
Mag Klara Fuchs | Senior Associate, since 2018, specialising in national and international procurement law. | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Gassler | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Dr Clara Gordon | Partner, since 2020, specialising in M&A transactions and corporate matters. She has… | View Profile | |
Mag Zeno Grabmayr | Partner. | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Andrea Gritsch | Partner, since 2013; Andrea Gritsch heads the firm’s Banking & Finance practice… | View Profile | |
Dr Markus Heidinger | Partner; specialised in finance and corporate finance, finance regulatory. Work includes all… | View Profile | |
Dr Petra Heindl | Counsel specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, Corporate Law. | View Profile | |
Mag Leopold Hoeher | Partner, since 2018, specializing in financing and capital market transactions with a… | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Hoehnl | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Dr Christian Hoenig | Partner since 1992. Christian is an internationally recognised specialist in corporate/M&A, private… | View Profile | |
Mag Valerie Hohenberg | Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2017, specialising in Corporate Litigation, D&O Liability and Life… | View Profile | |
Mag Florian Horak | Consultant, since 2018, specialising in civil & commercial litigation and white collar… | View Profile | |
Mag Stefan Horn | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Mag Mimo Hussein | Counsel, specialising in banking, investment funds and capital markets law with a… | View Profile | |
Mag Johann Hwezda | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Dr Maren Jergolla-Wagner | Senior Associate; specialised in Intellectual Property (in particular trade mark law, design… | View Profile | |
Mr Christopher Juenger | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Mr Emmanuel Kaufman | Counsel, specialising in international commercial and investment arbitration as well as construction… | View Profile | |
MMag Hartwig Kienast | Partner, specialised in mergers & acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and day-to-day corporate matters.… | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Kind | Of Counsel, Wolf Theiss, since 2011; specializing in environmental law, EU policy… | View Profile | |
Univ Prof Dr Thomas Klicka | Of Counsel specializing in Civil Procedure Law and International Civil Procedure Law. | View Profile | |
Mag Georg Knafl | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Mr Dominik König | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Ms Sofia Kovacevic | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Birgit Kraml | Partner; specialised in project developments, real estate acquisitions and sales, contentious real… | View Profile | |
Dr Georg Kresbach | Partner; specialised in Intellectual Property (Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Designs), TMT (software, service… | View Profile | |
Mag Stephan Kugler | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Dr Florian Kusznier | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Wolfgang Lauchner | Partner, member of the Wolf Theiss public procurement team since 2010. | View Profile | |
Mag Marika Lomashvili | Partner, since 2021, specialising in banking, finance and capital markets. During her… | View Profile | |
Mag Nikolaus Loudon | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mag Nikolaus Loudon | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mag Ingrid Makarius | Counsultant, Wolf Theiss, since 2012, specialising in public procurement and public business… | View Profile | |
Dr Philipp Marboe | Counsel, since 2015, specialising in public procurement law, in particular on planning… | View Profile | |
Mag Roland Marko | Partner, specialised in information technology law, data protection law, intellectual property law,… | View Profile | |
Dr Tanja Melber | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Dr Christian Mikosch | Partner specialising in corporate law, international commercial law and mergers & acquisitions… | View Profile | |
Dr Michael Mueller | Counsel, specialised in construction law. Michael focuses on project-related legal advice on… | View Profile | |
Mag Wolfgang Mueller | Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2012, specializing in Civil and Company Law; Building… | View Profile | |
Dr Peter Oberlechner | Partner; specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions, General Corporate, Real Estate. | View Profile | |
Mag Sebastian Oberzaucher | Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2014, specializing in Public Procurement Law, PPP, Construction… | View Profile | |
Dr Nikolaus Paul | Partner and head of the firm-wide Banking & Finance team. Nikolaus has… | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Ralf Peschek | Partner; specialised in Agreements with Executives, Austrian and Eastern European Employment Law,… | View Profile | |
Mr Lukas Ploesch | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Elisabeth Poetscher | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Mag Paulina Pomorski | Counsel, Wolf Theiss, specialising in intellectual property law, unfair competition law, information technology… | View Profile | |
Dr Kurt Retter | Partner, since 2001. Kurt has practiced in various fields of regulatory law… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefan Riegler | Partner, head of the firm-wide Disputes practice. | View Profile | |
Mag Hannah Schaflinger | Senior Associate, since 2014, specialising in construction law. | View Profile | |
Mag Matthias Schimka | Partner, since 2020, specialising in banking law and debt financing transactions. | View Profile | |
Dr Andreas Schmid | Partner; specialised in Structured Finance; Projects (Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities); Restructuring Andreas… | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Niklas Schmidt | Partner; specialised in International Tax Law, Tax Planning of International Groups, Mergers… | View Profile | |
Dr Claus Schneider | Partner; specialised in capital markets, debt and structured finance, bank regulatory law,… | View Profile | |
Mag Anna Schwamberger | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Mag Sandra Seldte | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
MMag Christine Siegl | Counsel, specialised in Banking Law, Regulatory Law, Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law… | View Profile | |
Mag Eva Spiegel | Partner; specialised in insolvency law and commercial litigation. Work includes representation of… | View Profile | |
Dr Karin Spindler-Simader | Consultant. Karin specialises in corporate tax law and tax aspects of reorganisations, international… | View Profile | |
Dr Dieter Spranz | Senior Advisor | View Profile | |
Dr Eva Stadler | Counsel, since 2018, specialising in private clients, international tax law, taxation of… | View Profile | |
Dr Natascha Stanke | Consultant | View Profile | |
Dr Erik Steger | Partner; specialised in Central and Eastern Europe, Real Estate Law, Mergers &… | View Profile | |
Mr Harald Strahberger | Counsel. He regularly advises national and international clients in all fields of… | View Profile | |
Mag Judith Szabo | Of Counsel and a member of the Banking and Finance practice group.… | View Profile | |
Mag Philipp Szelinger | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Dr Markus Taufner | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Mag Petra Trauntschnig | Consultant; specialised in Insurance, Litigation. | View Profile | |
Dr Clemens Trauttenberg | Partner; specialised in commercial litigation, white collar criminal defence and investigations, crisis… | View Profile | |
Dr Matthias Unterrieder | Partner; specialised in Employment Law in Austria and CEE/SEE, cross-border staff assignements,… | View Profile | |
Dr Lothar Wachter | Partner; specialised in Real Estate, Construction and Building Law, Leasing, Contracts, Development… | View Profile | |
Mag Robert Wagner | Partner specialising in EU and Austrian competition law, in particular cartel investigations,… | View Profile | |
Dr Sarah Wared | Partner, specialising in cross-border transactions in the field of M&A, corporate, and… | View Profile | |
Mag Stefan Wartinger | Partner. Stefan’s practice includes complex cartel and abuse of dominance cases before… | View Profile | |
Mr Heimo Weiss | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
Mag Theresia Welser | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Richard Wolf | Partner; specialised in Equity Capital Markets, Financial Regulatory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking… | View Profile | |
Dr Venus Valentina Wong | Partner, specialising in international arbitration. Valentina has acted as counsel, arbitrator (sole… | View Profile | |
Mag Phillip Wrabetz | Senior Associate. | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Adolf Zemann | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Ms Magdalena Ziembicka | Consultant, specialising in employment law matters related to contract design, restructurings, corporate M&As,… | View Profile | |
Mag Alexander Zollner | Counsel. | View Profile | |
Dr Angelika Zotter | Senior Associate. | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 390 at this office : 140Languages
Albanian Arabic Bosnian Bulgarian Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) Croatian Czech English French German Hungarian Italian Polish Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Slovenian Spanish UkrainianOther
Contacts : Andrea Gritsch (management board) Contacts : Sebastian Oberzaucher (management board) Contacts : Claus Schneider (management board) Contacts : Richard Wolf (management board) Other offices : Belgrade Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Bucharest Other offices : Budapest Other offices : Kyiv Other offices : Ljubljana Other offices : Prague Other offices : Sarajevo Other offices : Sofia Other offices : Tirana Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : ZagrebInternational Capabilities
CEE/SEE is brimming with opportunities. We were one of the first firms to recognise this and for decades have been building our regional network with an eye to growing businesses everywhere from Albania to Romania to Poland. And we have learned that you can only be successful here by anticipating changes before they happen. We have contributed to how laws and regulations are written, vital knowledge that we pass on to clients as they navigate this shifting legal and regulatory environment.
Our key strength is our truly integrated regional approach that helps us provide clients with seamless and comprehensive advice, wherever they are. We regularly work on large cross-border transactions, including all their legal aspects, and support clients with the growth of their businesses in the region. Thus, we have managed to become the go-to law firm for many international clients investing in CEE/SEE as well as for local clients expanding their business operations.
Our team now brings together over 390 lawyers from a diverse range of backgrounds, working in offices in 13 countries throughout the CEE/SEE region:
- Albania
- Austria
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Poland
- Romania
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Ukraine
In addition, our desks cover Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia and support clients from China which are investing in the region.
Diversity
At Wolf Theiss, we strongly believe that in a global marketplace, a company that employs a diverse workforce (both men and women of several generations and from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds) is better able to understand the marketplace it serves, offers better and more unique perspectives and thus, is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company that has a more limited range of employee demographics.
For us, uniting people and overcoming cultural divisiveness is part of our philosophy. By respecting each other, we have created a unique workplace camaraderie that spills over into our daily lives. Wolf Theiss considers itself to be politically liberal, not biased in any direction and imposing no restrictions on its workforce in terms of political view, religion, way of life, race, language and sexual orientation.
Our leadership team is comprised of 35% female partners, one of them within our management board, and 48% of our senior lawyers are women. We strive to stand at the forefront in the region, when it comes to gender diversity. We were one of the first law firms in the region to implement a maternity policy. Innovation initiatives at our firm are driven by female talent. We also encourage our lawyers to spend part of their daily work on firm-wide non-billable initiatives.
Wolf Theiss is proud to have been awarded the Best in Central Europe Award at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2023 and to have been recognised as “Best in Austria” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012, “Best in Croatia” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013 and “Best in Romania” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2016, 2015 & 2014.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At Wolf Theiss we believe that success is a two-way street. Our financial success depends in large part on our doing quality work for our clients, so they come back to us and recommend us to others. But our success also depends on the support of the local communities where we live and work. They provide us with a great deal of input and impulses, including the talented lawyers and assistants who make it possible for us to do what we do. We all think it is essential that we give something back to the community.
One way to show our commitment to the community is by providing legal advice on a pro bono basis to clients who need legal help, but are unable to pay for our services. Our pro bono work is directed at clients whom we consider to be very deserving or who face legal issues that we believe are especially important to our communities or to society as a whole.
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