Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG has a strong presence across both Austria and the CEE region, and the restructuring and insolvency team is active across debt restructuring, distressed M&A and administration matters. Eva Spiegel is at the helm and is particularly notable for her handling of contentious insolvency issues. She also undertakes both national and international commercial litigation, as well as banking and product liability litigation. Andrea Gritsch and Zeno Grabmayr oversee distressed M&A and restructuring mandates. Litigator Alexander Zollner is also a name to note. Matthias Schimka departed in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Wolf Theiss is one of the most prominent insolvency practitioners in Austria, they provide a 360-degree approach to business matters.’
- ‘I have been dealing with Eva Spiegel and her approach to the case where we both were involved was very proactive, always anticipating the needs of our common client and with a good delivery of the tasks assigned.’
- ‘Great team, in particular with respect to cross-border in Austria and Eastern Europe regarding restructuring of companies and advice for banks and financial institutions.’
- ‘We have cooperated with Zeno Grabmayr for years. Really good!’
Key clients
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Erste Group Bank
- Apollo Global Management
- HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien
- UniCredit Bank Austria
- Austrian Anadi Bank
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- Aareal Bank
- Addiko Bank
- Banco Santander
- BNP Paribas
- card complete Service Bank
Work highlights
Advised the largest group of creditors with regard to the insolvency of Signa Prime Selection AG.
Advised Fortress in connection with an up-to €600m financing to be provided to KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs- und Entwicklungs GmbH.
Advised Revetas Group in acquiring a majority stake in SÜBA AG from HALLMANN Holding.
Practice head
Eva Spiegel
Other key lawyers
Andrea Gritsch; Zeno Grabmayr; Alexander Zollner