About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss has one of the largest corporate and M&A teams in Austria. We regularly advise on the most complex transactions in Austria and are ideally positioned to do so by working closely with our other market-leading practices at Wolf Theiss, including regulatory, competition, employment, procurement, litigation. IP/IT, dispute resolution, financing, capital markets, tax and real estate.
We regularly advise the global as well as the Austrian elite of investment banks, private equity, corporates and financial institutions on public and private M&A, corporate restructurings, corporate disputes and corporate governance matters. In addition, Wolf Theiss can provide fully integrated corporate and transactional support across 13 offices in Central- and Southeastern Europe, a capability that has just earned us the " Law Firm of the Year: Austria Award 2022" from The Lawyer.
We have also built a strong and growing regional foreign direct investment control practice, clearing transactions under a CFIUS-like clearance regime aimed at protecting critical industries from being taken over by non-EU buyers. In addition, we have expanded our offering by providing dedicated ESG advice, both in a transactional context (including ESG diligence) and from a corporate governance perspective.
Chambers Review
Top-rated firm, particularly strong in the CEE and SEE countries, benefiting from its network of local offices and the cross-border experience of the Austrian team. The team assists with cross-border M&A transactions and restructuring issues, and is particularly active in the insurance, life sciences, finance and technology sectors. Wolf Theiss advises corporates as well as institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Wolf Theiss advised Koninklijke DSM on the EUR1 billion acquisition of ERBER Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
One client lauds Wolf Theiss's client service, saying: "I have a very positive impression due to the quick and competent support and professional working methods of the lawyers involved."
Another client values the law firm's cross-border capabilities and notes: "They are highly professional, very service-oriented and deliver top-level legal advice. They have specialists in each area and have excellent experts in their CEE offices."
One client lauds Wolf Theiss's client service, saying: "I have a very positive impression due to the quick and competent support and professional working methods of the lawyers involved."
Another client values the law firm's cross-border capabilities and notes: "They are highly professional, very service-oriented and deliver top-level legal advice. They have specialists in each area and have excellent experts in their CEE offices."
Notable Practitioners
Horst Ebhardt advises clients from a range of industries including insurance and telecommunications, as well as private equity investors, on acquisitions. Clients appreciate his extensive experience in M&A projects and describe him as "very well organised, hard-working and super-responsive."
Florian Kusznier acts on cross-border transactions in the life sciences, real estate and technology sectors. He also assists investors with acquisitions of startups. Clients highlight his negotiation skills, saying: "In addition to excellent legal expertise, he was particularly convincing due to his very confident mastery of the difficult negotiation situations. He is committed, always clear and determined, and masterfully confident."
Christian Mikosch advises private equity companies and clients from the technology sector on transactional mandates, including acquisitions and sales. One client states: "Christian is a real problem solver and happy to take on complex transactions. He is very easy to deal with, has a good rapport with everyone and communicates easily and efficiently."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Austria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Christian Hoenig
Clara Gordon
Head of Department
Hartwig Kienast
Head of Department
Markus Bruckmüller
Sarah Wared
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Bain Capital Private Equity
Blackstone
CPI Property Group
Elvaston
KKR
RWA International
Raiffeisen Bank International
T-Mobile
Tricentis
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)
Waterland Private Equity Investments
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage Producers
Forestry & Paper
Healthcare
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals
Private Clients
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure