Noted for its ‘exceptional legal expertise and deep understanding’ in a wide range of white-collar crime matters, BRANDL TALOS Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH leads on criminal and internal investigations, criminal defense matters, and fraud and embezzlement cases. The firm is particularly active in the banking, real estate, and hospitality sectors for directors, CEOs, and corporate clients. Christopher Schrank and Alexander Stücklberger jointly lead the practice group; Schrank has led on high-profile white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations in the financial sector, and Stücklberger has acted in fraud and asset recovery proceedings for a wide range of clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Brandl Talos stands out in white-collar crime law through its exceptional legal expertise and deep understanding of the human and business impact of criminal proceedings. Their team is uniquely positioned to advise and defend clients, whether companies, executives or employees, facing allegations or damages related to corruption, fraud, internal investigations or dawn raids.’
- ‘Christopher Schrank stands out as a leading expert in white-collar crime, particularly in representing companies and executives in complex criminal proceedings and related corporate disputes. His ability to lead internal investigations and provide preventive advice makes him a trusted advisor in high-stakes situations.’
- ‘Alexander Stücklberger is an exceptional white-collar crime expert who has earned an outstanding recognition at a remarkably young age. Appointed partner early in his career, he has become a trusted advisor in some of the most complex and high-profile investigations in Austria.’
- ‘The Brandl Talos team is not only highly knowledgeable and responsive, but also genuinely supportive and attuned to clients’ individual needs.’
- ‘Alexander Stücklberger is highly knowledgeable, proactively considers the customer's perspective and proposes pragmatic solutions.’
- ‘BT truly stands out for its rare combination of deep expertise, client-first culture and best in class quality legal advisory and coverage. Compared to other firms, their collaborative approach, client centricity, responsiveness and thoughtful client interaction, combined with best in class legal expertise create exceptional client experience.’
Key clients
- Johann Graf
- Former member of the executive board of SIGNA Prime Selection AG and SIGNA Development Selection AG
- Former CEO of one of Austria's largest housing companies and part of the senior management of one of Austria's largest investment companies
- Austrian Airlines AG
- Several leading employees of STRABAG SE
- Swiss International Air Lines Ltd
Work highlights
Defended Johann Graf in criminal proceedings regarding alleged bribery of members of the Austrian cabinet to receive gaming licenses in Austria, as well as alleged tax evasion.
Prepared a former member of the executive board of SIGNA Prime Selection AG and SIGNA Development Selection AG for criminal proceedings and civil actions.
Defended the former CEO of Austria's largest social housing companies on accusations of embezzlement.
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Practice head
Christopher Schrank; Alexander Stücklberger