Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
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Provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
fwp can draw on years of experience in representing clients before state courts of law as well as before national and international arbitral tribunals. We have successfully represented our clients in a number of highly complex proceedings, such as in proceedings concerning acquisitions and joint ventures, disputes among shareholders as well as disputes resulting from financings and capital market transactions, as well as in proceedings concerning insolvency disputes and collective labour law disputes and a variety of classaction and similar lawsuits.
Chambers Review
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners demonstrates notable strength in banking-related disputes. The law firm represents financial institutions in claims involving foreign currency loans and investments, with further experience in post-M&A and employment litigation. The team also represents clients from the retail and public sectors. Its lawyers have additional experience in collective proceedings and rights enforcement.
Work Highlights
- Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners advised UniCredit Bank Austria in connection with the enforcement of its substantial minority rights as a shareholder of the 3Banks Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FWP has very experienced partners and associates, and results are produced very quickly."
"FWP works very efficiently for its clients."
"FWP has very experienced partners and associates, and results are produced very quickly."
"FWP works very efficiently for its clients."
Notable Practitioners
Markus Fellner is best known in the market for his expertise in finance sector litigation, with experience in restructuring and regulatory work. He further assists with post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
"Fellner is a tough negotiator."
"He has a brilliant understanding of topics and is a strategist."
Gregor Schett regularly represents banks in a variety of commercial disputes, including compensation claims and consumer protection class actions.
"Gregor has always done a perfect job."
"He is a real expert in banking contract law."
"He is always well prepared, makes a good appearance before court and has in-depth knowledge of cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
Austria
Members
Provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
Burghild Berger
Elisa Maria Kaplenig
Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Head of Department
Katharina Dobkiewicz
Kurt Wratzfeld
Head of Department
Markus Kajaba
Michael Fink
Patrick Andrieu
Peter Blaschke
Stefan Adametz
Veronika Seronova
Yoanna Eishold