With specialisms across public procurement, regulatory issues, corporate, financing, construction and dispute resolution, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG fields a sizeable projects and energy team. The group is recognised for its cross-border abilities and has a strong presence throughout the CEE region. Andreas Schmid provides advice on project and acquisition finance, development projects and concession transactions within the infrastructure and energy sector. Kurt Retter leads the firm’s regulatory team, while Manfred Essletzbichler is at the helm of the firm’s public procurement practice and counts public authorities and bidders among his clients. Sebastian Oberzaucher is also a name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very professional with good skills, very efficient, clear answers and explanations.'
- ‘Andreas Schmid and Markus Aigner have a very good understanding of the market, and a lot of experience to get a deal done.’
- 'The legal practice is distinguished by an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and client-centric service.'
- 'What sets the team apart is their cutting-edge approach that integrates advanced knowledge with a deep understanding of our industry, ensuring tailored and highly effective solutions.'
- 'Wolf Theiss continually pushes boundaries, implementing innovative diversity initiatives and streamlining workflows to deliver faster, more efficient results. Their agility and forward-thinking mindset enables them to anticipate our needs proactively, providing a competitive edge that is both dynamic and deeply personalised.'
- 'The individuals I work with are truly exceptional, driven, innovative, and passionately committed to our success. They exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ingenuity.'
Key clients
- Amt der Niederösterreichischen
- The Government of Lower Austria
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Cellnex Telecom
- ContourGlobal
- Deutsche Telekom
- European Investment Bank
- Hilti Vermögensverwaltung
- Infracapital
- KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitätswerke
- Magenta
- Midstad Advisory
Work highlights
Advising City of Vienna - Vienna Hospital Association on restructuring Vienna's healthcare services across its eight main municipal hospitals by way of a construction programme with a total value of roughly €5bn over ten years.
Advised Deutsche Telekom and Magenta Austria on the tender sale of a 51% stake in a newly established broadband infrastructure joint venture entity and all legal aspects regarding the set-up, financing and implementation of this joint venture with Meridiam.
Advised Cellnex Telecom S.A., Europe in connection with the sale of its Austrian telecoms tower assets to the consortium comprising Vauban Infrastructure Partners, Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCS and Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCA SICAV RAIF and EDF Invest for €803m.
Practice head
Andreas Schmid; Kurt Retter; Manfred Essletzbichler
Other key lawyers
Sebastian Oberzaucher; Markus Aigner