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Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners

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Austria

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Construction

The 'extremely reliable' team at Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is sought after for its expertise in matters at the intersection of public and construction law, ranging from planning applications environmental impact assessments, to related disputes. At the wheel of the practice is the 'highly skilled' Michael Hecht, who guides developers and public bodies through planning and regulatory approval processes and contractual matters. Josef Peer, who joined the partnership in January 2025,  brings his 'sharp technical knowledge' to bear for clients requiring public law assistance in relation to sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Michael Hecht has extensive experience and is highly skilled.'
  • 'For us, fwp is the go-to firm for construction matters in Austria. They combine excellent legal expertise with a very practical and solution-oriented way of working, which makes a real difference in complex projects. The team is extremely reliable, easy to work with and always quick to understand our business needs.'
  • 'Michael Hecht stands out with his wealth of experience and strategic guidance - he has the ability to see the bigger picture and at the same time manage the crucial details.'
  • 'Josef Peer brings sharp technical knowledge, responsiveness, and a remarkable level of commitment, which makes him an invaluable advisor.'
  • 'The fwp construction team led by Michael Hecht is one of the best in Austria.'

Key clients

  • Mavie Med GmbH
  • Wohnfonds - Wiener Stadtwerke Entwicklungs GmbH
  • BIG Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft
  • Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur u. Betriebsges.m.b.H
  • City of Vienna
  • ÖBB Infrastruktur AG
  • Österreichische Post AG
  • ARGE Oberes Hausfeld
  • Conversio GmbH

Work highlights

Advised Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H on a hotel development adjacent to the Schloss Hof complex, including rezoning, environmental impact assessment, permitting, and compliance with heritage and environmental regulations throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Advised Mavie Med on the development of a new joint private clinic that will merge the Goldenes Kreuz and Confraternität facilities in Vienna, including heritage-sensitive demolition permits, rezoning and zoning law compliance, construction permitting and corporate structuring for project partners.
Advised ÖBB Infrastruktur AG on all construction law aspects of the Brenner railway corridor, a cross-border infrastructure project designed to create a harmonised high-capacity rail connection between Munich and Verona.
Practice head

Michael Hecht

Other key lawyers

Josef Peer; Christina Klapf

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