Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is recommended for the full spectrum of M&A, joint ventures and restructuring matters. Markus Fellner and Paul Luiki jointly lead the team. Fellner is well-regarded for his work on cross-border corporate transactions as well as public and private M&A and group restructurings, while Luiki has a particular focus on cross-border transactions with a CEE or transatlantic element. Lukas Flener offers advice on corporate transactions as well as private equity and real estate-driven deals. Florian Kranebitter advises on matters at the intersection of corporate law, financing and restructuring.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials

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  • 'The complete team is fully committed to cover client needs.'
  • ‘FWP combines business and legal language in an easily understandable way. Partners are always actively involved in the advice, and you feel valued and in safe hands. Markus Fellner is exceptional in that regard!’
  • 'What makes the team unique is their ability to bridge legal expertise with technical insight, making them especially effective for clients navigating complex data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology contracts.'
  • ‘Florian Kranebitter is a great partner for almost every topic in building and running a tech company, from sales contracts to M&A to tech supply. Outstanding know-how and problem solving skills!’
  • 'The firm has been constantly growing over the years both in terms of number of professionals and areas of assistance, keeping its focus on corporate, M&A and banking and finance.'
  • ‘Markus Fellner is a very well prepared lawyer with significant experience in banking and restructuring, but also in corporate and M&A matters. Markus always brings accurate analysis and smart solutions to the table. He is always available and makes sure that the appropriate professionals from the firm are involved at the right time.’

Key clients

  • Kommunalkredit Austria AG
  • Philoro Holding GmbH
  • Fenix Outdoor AB
  • UniCredit bank Austria AG/Hypo Bank Burgenland Aktiengesellschaft/Hypo Bank Vorarlberg Aktiengesellschaft/BKS Bank AG/Wüstenrot Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft/Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG/Bayerische Landesbank/Santander Consumer Bank
  • Stadtcasino Baden AG
  • ZUCCHETTI SPA
  • SORAVIA Group
  • Air Liquide Austria GmbH

Work highlights

Advised the SORAVIA Group on the sale of a 60% majority stake in LOISIUM Wine & SPA Holding GmbH to LC Hospitality Holding AG.
Advised the Zucchetti Group on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in zadego GmbH.
Advised an international banking consortium of eight banks on the financial restructuring and subsequent acquisition of 100% of Megatech Industries AG by SAPA S.p.A.
Practice head

Markus Fellner; Paul Luiki

Other key lawyers

Lukas Flener; Florian Kranebitter