Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG caters to private equity funds, strategic investors, blue chip companies and international corporations in a broad array of corporate, commercial and M&A matters. Florian Kusznier heads up the team and is an expert in cross-border M&A. Christian Mikosch’s expertise lies in M&A and corporate and international commercial law. Sarah Wared has a particular focus on M&A, joint ventures, trusts and corporate mandates within Austria and the CEE region. Clara Gordon, Daniel Lungenschmid and Zeno Grabmayr are also names to note. Gordon and Lugenschmid are highly experienced in multijurisdictional M&A deals, while Grabmayr is a key contact for restructuring and financing transactions. Hartwig Kienast departed the team in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Christian Mikosch stands out at Wolf Theiss. He is a constructive counterpart in negotiations, firm on key issues but always focused on finding solutions that allow deals to move forward, which helps move transactions forward. He is very trustworthy as a negotiation partner.'
- 'Daniel Lungenschmid has been an exceptional support to us, providing clear, practical and reliable advice throughout our engagement. His responsiveness, business-oriented mindset and ability to find pragmatic solutions set him apart.'
- ‘Sarah Wared provides high-level M&A advice with precision and clear, efficient communication. Collaboration with the different workstreams is focused, comprehensive and driven by an overall understanding of a transaction's needs and aims.’
- 'They are absolutely market leading in what they do. They have a huge breadth to their practice and they are incredibly professional and easy to work with.'
- ‘Sarah Wared is enormously responsive, clear, accommodating and flexible.’
- ‘They gave us very professional, business and solution-oriented, effective and quick support.'
Key clients
- KKR
- Bain Capital
- Wellhub
- Erste Group Bank
- Stonepeak
- Weatherford International
- Ardian Holding
- Recursion Pharmaceuticals
- EQT
- McWin Capital Partners
- Energy Equation Partners
- CWR Realitäten
Work highlights
Acted as legal advisor to Cellnex Telecom S.A. in connection with the sale of its Austrian telecoms tower assets.
Advised Bain Capital in connection with the €4bn acquisition of Apleona Group from PAI Partners.
Advised Energy Equation Partners and Stonepeak in connection with the acquisition of a 65% stake in JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Florian Kusznier
Other key lawyers
Christian Mikosch; Sarah Wared; Clara Gordon; Daniel Lungenschmid; Zeno Grabmayr