Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is well-regarded for its ability to handle complex restructurings, distressed M&A transactions and insolvency proceedings, both at a domestic and international level. Under the leadership of Markus Fellner, the team routinely caters to an array of major banks and corporations. Fellner is notable for his extensive expertise in high-profile restructuring and insolvency mandates. Co-head Florian Kranebitter is also highly experienced and is a key contact for international and banking-focused matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Markus Fellner stands out as a well-connected and hands-on partner.’
- ‘Markus Fellner is very experienced and Florian Henöckl has strong know-how and availability.’
- ‘Many years of expertise in large-scale restructuring.’
- ‘Excellent team, always there for the client with tailor-made solutions.’
- ‘Very reliable, reachable around the clock, excellent expertise.’
- ‘As a client, what truly sets this team apart is their ability to deliver top-tier legal advice at remarkable speed, without ever compromising on quality. In high-pressure situations, they are not only fast, but also razor-sharp in their analysis. Their advice is always clear, precise and immediately actionable.’
Key clients
- MTIB
- NIKE Retail B.V.
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- Montana Tech Components AG
- Raiffeisen Bank entities
- Erste Group
- Commerzbank AG
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Banks and SSD creditors of KTM AG
- Bidding consortium in the restructuring proceedings of Palmers Textil AG
- Banking customers of European American Investment Bank AG
Work highlights
Advised the financing credit institutions of KTM AG in the restructuring of the Pierer/KTM Group and also represented around 50 promissory note loan creditors in relation to the assertion of their claims amounting to a total of some €1.2bn.
Advised MTIB on its financial restructuring and refinancing, including the sale of shares in VARTA AG.
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Practice head
Markus Fellner; Florian Kranebitter
Other key lawyers
Florian Henöckl