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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.

Work Highlights

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  • WKK Law represented Rene Benko in a fraud investigation conducted by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Norbert Wess
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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 number one in Austria. He is one of the most famous criminal defence lawyers in Austria and everyone knows and likes him.

His expertise and strategic guidance were invaluable, not only in navigating the complexities of the legal process but also in the subsequent negotiations.

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Felix Ruhmannseder
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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.

It is always a pleasure to have him on the team and he is a really good team player.

Felix Ruhmannseder is an interesting and smart lawyer.

Felix Ruhmannseder is very skilled and experienced in the area of compliance.

Felix Ruhmannseder is always doing a great job.

Felix Ruhmannseder is really someone who can be recommended in this field.

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White-Collar Crime

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Norbert Wess
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Felix Ruhmannseder
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