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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 offices in 13 CEE/SEE countries, a capability that has earned us the "Law Firm of the Year: Austria Award 2023" 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

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss is a top-rated law firm, with particular strength in transactions involving the CEE and SEE countries, benefiting from its network of local offices and the cross-border experience of the Austrian team. The department assists with cross-border M&A transactions and restructuring issues and is especially active in the transport, life sciences, energy and banking sectors. Wolf Theiss advises prominent corporates and institutional investors, which further illustrates the law firm's strong market standing.

Foreign Desk

The firm's China desk is headed from Vienna by Christian Mikosch and advises Chinese clients on acquisitions and the creation of subsidiaries in Austria. The desk includes several native Chinese speakers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Wolf Theiss

  • Wolf Theiss advised ÖBAG on the extension of its strategic partnership with América Móvil.

Strengths

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The team is very client-oriented and pleasantly pragmatic while giving in-depth, excellent advice. It is very knowledgeable and able to tackle complex matters in a short amount of time.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The team displayed great professionalism, availability at any point when needed and deep knowledge of the subject. It also has a great understanding of complex matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

In my experience, Wolf Theiss ensures that complex situations are well staffed with highly experienced senior partners who stay personally involved.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

I am really satisfied with Wolf Theiss and appreciate its expertise, flexibility and business-oriented approach.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The Wolf Theiss team offers strong substantive knowledge, great responsiveness and an extremely user-friendly and practical approach.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Florian Kusznier
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Florian Kusznier
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2

Florian Kusznier is recognised for his strength in large-scale takeover bids, as well as sales and investments. He is particularly noted for cross-border transactions, especially in the life sciences, telecommunications, logistics and energy spaces.

Florian Kusznier is highly skilled, reliable, responsive, available and friendly.

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Christian Mikosch
4
Christian Mikosch
4
Band 4

Christian Mikosch is well versed in handling an array of multi-jurisdictional transactions from acquisitions to joint ventures across the CEE region.

He is the most brilliant lawyer we have worked with. He is an expert who is reliable, respectful of timelines and supportive. He knows our business very well and always provides the right solution.

Christian Mikosch is very constructive and able to navigate difficult situations well.

Christian Mikosch has great knowledge of the matter he is dealing with.

Christian Mikosch is a very strong and competent lawyer.

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Sarah Wared
5
Sarah Wared
5
Band 5

Sarah Wared is particularly active advising on strategic investments. She shows proficiency working on complex, cross-border transactions.

It is very pleasant to work with Sarah Wared. She is highly responsive, pragmatic and provides actionable advice.

Sarah Wared is very good at explaining and is fun to work with, with a calm and confident communication style.

Sarah Wared is almost always available, proactive with inquiries and feedback and offers a high degree of flexibility. She is experienced, trustworthy and a highly professional lawyer.

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Markus Bruckmüller
Markus Bruckmüller
Expertise Based Abroad
Markus Bruckmüller heads Wolf Theiss' Slovenia office and frequently advises on cross-border acquisitions and divestments involving Austria.
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Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss

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Austria

Corporate/M&A
Florian Kusznier
2
Florian Kusznier
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2
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Christian Mikosch
4
Christian Mikosch
4
Band 4
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Sarah Wared
5
Sarah Wared
5
Band 5
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Markus Bruckmüller
Markus Bruckmüller
Slovenia expertise based abroad
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Members

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Christian Hoenig

Clara Gordon

Daniel Lungenschmid

Florian Kusznier

Florian Kusznier

Head of Department

Hartwig Kienast

Clients

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Altor Equity Partners

Bain Capital Private Equity

Blackstone

CPI Property Group

Elvaston

Farner Consulting

KKR

One Rock Capital Partners

RWA International

Raiffeisen Bank International

T-Mobile

Tricentis

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)

Waterland Private Equity Investments

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Consumer Products

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Beverage Producers

Forestry & Paper

Healthcare

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals

Private Clients

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology

Telecommunications

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