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Wolf Theiss

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Austria


Wolf Theiss

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About

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Our capital markets practice is one of the leading in Austria and the CEE/SEE. We support issuers in each stage of the transaction and help them to achieve a successful offering and/or listing.

Our Role

We help companies raise capital through IPOs, secondary offerings, and convertible and straight debt offerings. We advise on all aspects of issuing debt, equity and hybrid securities. Our work typically includes stand-alone corporate bonds and sovereign issues, exchangeables, MTNs and debt issuance programs, convertibles, hybrid and Tier 1, securities, structured products and equity.

Our Regulatory Expertise

We advise on Basel IIICRR V/CRR 2, BRRD II/SRMR 2, MiFID II/MiFIR, MAD II/ MAR, the new EU prospectus regime, AIFM/UCITS, derivative structuring and trading (EMIR, SFT), Solvency II, and capital market issues resulting from Brexit.

Our Cases

Our cases are often innovative, new and as such ground-braking. With the development of digital currency market, we have worked to establish our presence as a recognized expert in Austria. We have advised Bitpanda on the first ICO in Austria. We also advised Erste bank on the first European bond issue based on blockchain technology, paying special attention to ensure legal certainty and carefully map the blockchain-based processes that were used for the first time in Europe for such kind of transaction.

Clients (27)

  • Advent International
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Anadi Austria Bank
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch International
  • BlackRock
  • BNP Paribas
  • Borealis
  • Citi
  • Credit Suisse
  • Deutsche Bank
  • EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • EIB - European Investment Bank
  • Erste Group Bank
  • Goldman Sachs
  • IFC – International Finance Corporation
  • ING Bank
  • JP Morgan
  • Kommunalkredit Austria
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Oberbank
  • PORR Beteiligungen und Management
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • Société Générale
  • UniCredit Bank Austria
  • VIG - Vienna Insurance Group
  • Meta

Industries (13)

  • Banks
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Funds
  • Information & Communications Technologies, Software
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Public Sector
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Austria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss showcases an outstanding capital markets team particularly known for its prowess in advising domestic as well as global banks as issuers and bookrunners. The practice is acclaimed for its proficiency in large-scale bond transactions, including green bonds, hybrid bonds, Tier 1 notes and EMTNs. It also shows capabilities in blockchain syndicated loans. Wolf Theiss offers the benefits of a strong CEE-wide network, frequently assisting with cross-border mandates in the region.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Wolf Theiss assisted the International Finance Corporation with its anchor investment in green notes issued by voestalpine.

Strengths

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  • The Wolf Theiss team is always highly responsive and focused on providing high-quality services.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Wolf Theiss always manages to grasp the commercial side of the deals we work on and provides solutions for all matters that arise.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • We are very satisfied with the service Wolf Theiss provides.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Wolf Theiss houses highly motivated lawyers who find the right balance for delivering the best solutions for their clients while also keeping in mind the overall transaction status.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Wolf Theiss offers quick reactions, a deep understanding of customers' needs, a high level of experience and market knowledge.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claus Schneider
    Band 1Claus Schneider

    Claus Schneider

    Claus Schneider is a leading figure in Austria in the field of bond and note issuances, including EMTNs, covered bonds and hybrid bonds. Notable financial institutions rely on his expertise in the handling of DCM transactions.

    • Claus Schneider is a highly knowledgeable lawyer with a lot of experience and a commercially oriented approach.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Claus Schneider has a pleasant way of solving things and stays very calm in hot discussions, which contributes to good solutions.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Claus Schneider is a very knowledgeable, responsive and hands-on lawyer. He solves issues quickly and gives comfort with his knowledge.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Claus Schneider is the best capital markets lawyer in Austria. He always has a solution ready or is able to find one within the hour.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingNikolaus Dinhof-Renezeder
    Up and ComingNikolaus Dinhof-Renezeder

    Nikolaus Dinhof-Renezeder

    Nikolaus Dinhof-Renezeder assists with high-volume DCM work, including note issuances and bond offerings. He continues to prove himself capable in cross-border transactions, frequently acting on behalf of financial institutions.

  • Associates to watchSebastian Prakljacic
    Associates to watchSebastian Prakljacic

    Sebastian Prakljacic

    Sebastian Prakljacic is well placed to act on behalf of financial institutions in relation to debt issuances and ESG bonds, in addition to the updating of EMTN programmes.

    • Sebastian Prakljacic is always collaborative and seeks solutions.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Sebastian Prakljacic is a highly skilled and motivated lawyer.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

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