White-Collar Crime
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
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Email address
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+43 1 514 350About
Provided by CERHA HEMPEL
For many years, CERHA HEMPEL has been one of the leading law firms providing advice on white collar crime.
Our attorneys combine academic excellence with extensive practical experience.
We regularly advise and represent Austrian and international companies, corporate bodies and private individuals in all areas of white collar crime, including in connection with allegations of financial crime, corruption, property crime and economic sanctions, to name but a few. We are used to dealing with complex cross-border issues (e.g. extradition, law enforcement, international criminal law). Our work includes in particular representing clients in criminal investigations, court proceedings and legal remedy procedures. What's more, our attorneys regularly advise on compliance matters and in the course of internal investigations.
Our leading position in both Austrian and international law firm rankings is testament to our expertise in the field of white collar crime.
Chambers Review
CERHA HEMPEL boasts a standout team with impressive experience in numerous white-collar crime matters, such as fraud, bribery and embezzlement cases, as well as allegations of criminal negligence. The firm's expertise also spans compliance advice and internal investigations. Its varied client base includes prominent Austrian and international companies and financial institutions, as well as individuals, including senior management. The team is additionally adept at cross-border matters, particularly in the CEE region.
Work Highlights
- CERHA HEMPEL advised managers of GATX Austria and the company on criminal proceedings with regard to charges of negligent manslaughter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team matches academic excellence with practical experience, and easy-going personal ties with hands-on advice."
"CERHA HEMPEL showed great commercial awareness in all the steps of the complex saga on which we worked together."
"The lawyers are always there when you need them."
"The firm offers very good legal knowledge and in-depth examination of the cases."
"It is a good feeling to have a law firm to rely on no matter what the issue is."
"The team matches academic excellence with practical experience, and easy-going personal ties with hands-on advice."
"CERHA HEMPEL showed great commercial awareness in all the steps of the complex saga on which we worked together."
"The lawyers are always there when you need them."
"The firm offers very good legal knowledge and in-depth examination of the cases."
"It is a good feeling to have a law firm to rely on no matter what the issue is."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Lewisch is a highly renowned practitioner, assisting clients with cases related to corruption, embezzlement and fraud. His expertise further spans allegations of breach of trust and allegations of negligence leading to injury or death.
"He is one of the best criminal attorneys."
"Peter Lewisch is a very easy-going, friendly person with whom it is a pleasure to work."
"He is a real partner in every aspect of the legal work."
"Peter has a vast knowledge and experience and an impressive academic background."
"He has the capacity to understand problems of a case within seconds and find the issues."
Hans Kristoferitsch is particularly active assisting with compliance matters and also advises on internal investigations. He regularly represents prominent clients from the utilities and construction sectors.
"Hans is good at talking to people, keeping them calm, communicating the message and keeping them focused on getting things done."
"Hans is a very pleasant person to work with."
"Hans Kristoferitsch is very intelligent and has in-depth knowledge at the intersection of administrative and criminal law."