Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG specialises in complex financial crime proceedings, representing defendants and victims in cross-border fraud, money laundering, breaches of fiduciary duty and embezzlement cases. Employment cases with white-collar elements are another area of focus, and clients include CEOs, investors and funds. Nikolous Loudon has been highlighted for his ‘deep understanding of the complexities of commercial criminal law’ and represents individuals and corporate clients with strengths in internal investigations and asset recovery, and leads the group with Clemens Trauttenberg, who is experienced in international financial criminal cases and is also noted for his private client work. Valerie Hohenberg specialises in asset tracing and enforcements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Wolf Theiss impresses with its outstanding expertise and commitment in criminal law cases. The firm is characterised by dedicated client support and the greatest care in handling each individual case. Wolf Theiss always strives to find the best solution for its clients.’
- ‘I can highly recommend working with Nikolaus Loudon. Clients can rely on his comprehensive expertise and tireless commitment. With his deep understanding of the complexities of commercial criminal law and his precise approach, he provides excellent support.’
- ‘Highly regarded law firm in Vienna with a stellar reputation in dispute resolution and white collar crime. Strong knowledge of local practises - frankly the law firm to go to. Very good understanding of cross-border issues. Pragmatic but detailed. A delight to work with.’
- 'Clemens Trauttenberg: excellent access to him as a partner, pragmatic but detailed. Very quick to respond. Strong legal and process tactical knowledge.'
Key clients
- Aggregate Holdings
- Cevdet Caner
- PORR
- FACC
Work highlights
Represented a real estate investor in a multi-jurisdictional case who, after being acquitted in Austrian criminal proceedings, became the target of a short seller attack in autumn 2021, together with his company, Aggregate Holdings.
Conducted an internal investigation for a major construction company in CEE on the suspicion that numerous employees have been involved in price rigging related to a three-digit number of construction projects.
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Practice head
Nikolaus Loudon; Clemens Trauttenberg
Other key lawyers
Valerie Hohenburg