Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners fields considerable expertise in planning, environmental and public procurement law. The team routinely undertakes a broad range of mandates, from urban development and infrastructure projects to environmental and regulatory compliance matters. Michael Hecht is at the helm and has extensive experience advising public sector and infrastructure clients in regulatory matters, as well as administrative court proceedings. Josef Peer was made partner in January 2025 and is an expert in environmental impact assessments, spatial planning and energy law.
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Testimonials
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- 'The public law team at Fellner Wratzfeld is characterised by outstanding expertise, strategic foresight and extremely pragmatic, business-oriented advice.'
- 'What sets the firm apart is its ability to handle even the most complex issues and projects with clarity, precision and efficiency.'
Key clients
- wohnfonds_wien
- Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH
- State of Lower Austria
- ÖBB Infrastruktur AG
- Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
- State of Vorarlberg
Work highlights
Advised wohnfonds_wien on the comprehensive legal roadmap for the Rothneusiedl urban expansion area.
Advised the Austrian Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure on the Cycling Masterplan 2015-2025.
Advised Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH on obtaining approvals for the construction and operation of a 25.1-hectare open-space photovoltaic system designed to supply the entire airport with carbon-neutral energy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael Hecht
Other key lawyers
Josef Peer