Dr Ferdinand Graf > GRAF ISOLA > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Private foundations in particular benefit from the extensive experience of the team at GRAF ISOLA, which provides support on wealth management and restructuring, and also assists HNWIs with succession law and estate planning, inheritance claims, and related tax matters. Practice head Armenak Utudjian doubles up his well-known expertise in foundation law and succession planning with his duties as the President of the Austrian Bar Association, while head of the commercial and M&A team Ferdinand Graf supports on matters at the intersection of international trade and sanctions law.

Described as ‘fantastic in every aspect,’ GRAF ISOLA frequently handles data protection matters in conjunction with broader instructions including M&A transactions and competition disputes, advising on data transfers and GDPR implementation. Practice co-head Marija Križanac ‘provides excellent data protection advice’ with deep expertise in GDPR matters and significant experience in data-related litigation. Alongside her, co-founding partner Ferdinand Graf is admitted to the New York State Bar.

Clients ‘strongly recommend’ GRAF ISOLA’s practice under the leadership of Ferdinand Graf and Andreas Edlinger, which is especially recommended for work in the energy, tech and automotive industries. Recent activities of the team include advising on distressed M&A, due diligence, and share purchase agreements, as well as handling numerous strategic acquisitions. Katharina Weiss is another important contact in the team.

GRAF ISOLA deals with disputes in the areas IP, employment, real estate and construction, with insolvency litigation being one of the team’s core strengths. Dual-qualified (Austria and New York) Jakob Widner leads the practice, while ‘top-notch attorney’ Ferdinand Graf acts in M&A disputes, and offers expertise in commercial, competition and regulatory law. Sebastian Mahr joined the team in October 2023 from PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH, strengthening the team’s expertise in the insurance sector.