White-Collar Crime - Austria
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What the Team is Known For
WKK Law operates a highly respected practice that is recognised for advising its clients on a variety of mandates, focusing particularly on tax and financial crime, including allegations of fraud, money laundering and embezzlement. It further assists clients with voluntary self-disclosures and compliance-related mandates. The law firm is sought out by companies and individuals alike for representation before courts and regulatory authorities. Team members also have experience acting on cases that span both Austria and Germany.
Strengths
WKK Law delivers the perfect legal service, both from a legal and personal point of view.
WKK Law has great expertise, coupled with a deep understanding of the client, a strategic approach and a great track record.
The WKK Law team is organised perfectly, always friendly and service-oriented.
WKK Law has good knowledge of handling complex matters.
Work Highlights
WKK Law acted for Thomas Stelzer on an investigation alleging a criminal breach of trust.
Notable practitioners
Norbert Wess is a standout practitioner in the Austrian market. He is highly regarded for his longstanding expertise in a wide range of white-collar crime mandates, including corruption, compliance and internal investigations.
Norbert Wess is the superstar of criminal defence.
Norbert Wess is a real expert in his field of law.
Norbert Wess is unbelievably versed in white-collar crime matters. There is not a better criminal lawyer in Austria. He has a calm manner, is super available and is unbelievably skilled in his area.
Norbert Wess is undoubtedly one of the leaders in Vienna.
He is one of the best in this area.
Felix Ruhmannseder regularly assists clients with both criminal proceedings and internal investigations, especially in relation to allegations of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering. He also advises clients on compliance-related mandates and criminal negligence claims. Corporates, C-suite executives and private individuals turn to him for advice and, having been admitted to the Bar in Germany, he also counts several German clients among his clientele.
Felix Ruhmannseder is a very sharp and personable lawyer.
Felix is a strong and recommended lawyer for German and Austrian cases.
Felix Ruhmannseder has great expertise and a great track record thanks to his amazing success.
Felix Ruhmannseder is super strong and incredible in court. Whenever we have any work that involves Austria, we will get him on it.
