Restructuring & Insolvency
Austria
08 July 2025
Banking litigation including the defence against class actions is at the heart of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners‘ practice, which is noted by clients for providing ’top-notch advice’, and offers clients further areas of expertise such as corporate, M&A, and shareholder disputes. The team is jointly steered by Gregor Schett, who demonstrates proficiency in proceedings related to malinvestment advice, and Markus Fellner, who is adept at the intersection of banking and insolvency law. Stefan Adametz left the firm in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is known for its expertise and a track record in commercial litigation. They integrate litigation in all their practice areas, to provide top-notch advice specific to the topic of the dispute. ’
Key clients
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse AG
- Casinos Austria AG
- IKEA Einrichtungen - Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Work highlights
Advised UniCredit Bank Austria on the enforcement of its substantial minority rights as a shareholder of the 3Banks Group.
Represented Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien in litigation against hundreds of investors asserting claims based on faulty investment advice when acquiring a share in closed-end funds.
Lawyers
Practice head
Gregor Schett; Markus Fellner
Other key lawyers
Markus Kajaba; Stefan Adametz