A recognised expert in cryptocurrency law, Dr. Völkel regularly publishes articles in relevant
journals on various legal issues related to blockchain technology and also holds teaching posi-
tions at Austrian universities. Together with Prof. Christian Piska, he is the editor of 'Blockchain
rules' (second edition, MANZ, 2024). Most recently, he co-edited a commentary on the EU reg-
ulatory framework for cryptocurrency law entitled 'Crypto Assets' (Beck, 2024) with Prof. Su-
sanne Kalss and Prof. Christoph Krönke.
Oliver Völkel advises in particular on issues related to FinTechs. His clients include numerous
well-known domestic and foreign companies and banks. Oliver Völkel is regularly ranked highly
in national and international directories, for example in the area of Fintech Legal (Chambers,
Band 1, 2025) and Capital Markets (Trend Anwaltsranking, 2024).
Oliver Völkel studied law at the University of Vienna and at Columbia Law School in New York.
"We're delighted to welcome Oliver Völkel to the firm as a partner and in so doing reinforce our
strategic goal of being a leading Austrian law firm in all areas of commercial law", said Managing
Partners Dr. Albert Birkner, LL.M. and Dr. Clemens Hasenauer LL.M./MBA.