About

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For years we have maintained a special focus on infrastructure projects. We have successfully handled both motorway and railway projects, and provided valuable support for large-scale construction projects such as shopping centres, offices and residential buildings and hydro projects. Expertise and experience in real estate and construction law as well as in financing and public procurement law have made us Austria's market leader in infrastructure law. We also advise Austria's authorities on public procurement procedures as well as bidders participating in contract award procedures. Core components of our advice in this area are the recognition of defects in tender documents and reacting to new developments in on-going procedures as soon as possible, as this allows for appropriate and effective measures to be taken and thus ensures the best possible outcome.

Chambers Review

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Public Law: General - Austria

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner is a strong environmental and planning law boutique covering a wide spectrum of mandates including zoning, natural habitat conservation and gravel mining planning. The law firm has particular expertise in EIAs for large and strategically important construction projects while also assisting with decarbonisation projects. Another area of strength lies in planning procedures regarding flood protection, tunnel, road and urban development construction. Administrative proceedings and waste disposal also fall within the law firm's expertise. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team's experience in procurement mandates including tender procedures. The team can also be relied upon to assist clients with constitutional and administrative law issues.

Work Highlights

  • Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner advised ÖBB-Infrastruktur on the approval process for the Brenner-Nordzulauf project, as well as issues relating to EIAs, nature conservation issues and railway law.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Hecht
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Michael Hecht
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Band 1

Michael Hecht is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in planning and environmental mandates including EIAs and planning approval procedures related to nationwide infrastructure and urban development projects. He also represents clients in administrative proceedings and public procurement procedures.

Michael Hecht impresses with his outstanding level of service. He is always available, responds quickly to enquiries and ensures that complex issues are presented in a clear and practical manner.

Michael Hecht is really good at his job and nice to talk to.

Michael Hecht is absolutely outstanding and really understands what we need.

Michael Hecht embodies the professional depth of a unique specialist perfected through talent and dedication at the forefront of his field.

He combines considerable finesse with in-depth legal expertise and a clear strategic vision, identifying risks and opportunities early on and developing creative, practical solutions for complex projects.

Josef Peer
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Josef Peer
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Up and Coming

Josef Peer is recognised for his strong expertise in environmental law, spatial planning and the development of infrastructure and construction projects. His advice spans zoning and permitting processes, environmental impact procedures and nature conservation issues.

Josef Peer proves to be a welcome and valuable addition to the team and effectively multiplies outreach and service.

Josef Peer distinguishes himself through outstanding service and exceptional reliability. He answers enquiries quickly, precisely and with a practical focus, ensuring complex legal issues are clearly comprehensible to all stakeholders.

Josef Peer demonstrates unique engagement and strong communicative skills in complex situations.

His strong strategic thinking allows him to identify risks and opportunities early on and develop effective solutions that are both legally sound and operationally feasible.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Austria

Public Law: General

Michael Hecht
2
Michael Hecht
2
Band 2
Public Law: Planning and Environment

Michael Hecht
1
Michael Hecht
1
Band 1
Josef Peer
U
Josef Peer
U
Up and Coming
Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP

Michael Hecht
4
Michael Hecht
4
Band 4

Members

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Armin Gamsjäger

Bernhard Scherzer

Christina Klapf

Djordje Djukic

Josef Peer

Markus Kajaba

Michael Hecht

Michael Hecht

Head of Department

Clients

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Austrian & international companies, public institutions etc.

viadonau

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG

Industries

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Energy

Environment

Public Service

Transport