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Provided by Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss offers one of Austria’s most experienced litigation teams, representing clients in high stakes commercial disputes before all levels of courts and authorities. The team handles a broad range of matters, including banking and finance litigation, shareholder and corporate governance disputes, product liability, insolvency, fraud and enforcement proceedings. Its approach combines thorough legal insight with practical, solutions oriented strategy to effectively navigate complex multi party and cross border cases. With a strong regional presence across CEE/SEE, Wolf Theiss provides coordinated support for clients active in several markets. The team is trusted by leading financial institutions, global corporates and major industry players in sectors such as automotive, energy, life sciences and technology. Recognised by Chambers and other legal directories for its depth and responsiveness, Wolf Theiss stands out for its ability to manage intricate disputes with precision and efficiency, safeguarding clients’ interests in Austria and throughout the region.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss boasts a solid dispute resolution team demonstrating notable experience in litigation work. The law firm advises on damages claims, commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and product liability claims. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries including energy, finance, media and manufacturing, and the team possesses particular expertise in the CEE and SEE regions.

Work Highlights

  • Wolf Theiss represented FACC in civil law litigation resulting from the fake president fraud scandal, including a claim against an ex-auditor and a D&O claim against the company's former CFO.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clemens Trauttenberg
2
Clemens Trauttenberg
2
Band 2

Clemens Trauttenberg represents clients from the banking and real estate sectors in litigation. He demonstrates further experience in damages claims, as well as post-M&A disputes and cases with both civil and criminal elements.

Clemens Trauttenberg is extremely well connected, very to the point and quick at understanding what points are important in the case.

Clemens Trauttenberg always keeps the bigger picture in mind. He has a very good understanding of what we want as a client, and his recommendations have always been practical and workable solutions.

Eva Spiegel
4
Eva Spiegel
4
Band 4

Eva Spiegel operates an established civil litigation practice, representing clients in post-M&A disputes, enforcement proceedings, banking litigation and damages claims. She notably attracts praise for her handling of high-profile insolvency litigation.

Eva Spiegel is always calm, has excellent judgement and is an outstanding tactician.

Eva Spiegel is an inspiration. She has deep knowledge of various industries, focuses on the big picture and is a very fine litigator.

Eva Spiegel is always very competent, well prepared and has a convincing plan.

Eva Spiegel is one of the most competent personalities in the field of Austrian insolvency law.

She is always handling the most complex cases and has in-depth expertise in commercial litigation.

Valerie Hohenberg
4
Valerie Hohenberg
4
Band 4

Valerie Hohenberg is a highly experienced lawyer who stands out for her track record in cases concerning sanctions-related disputes, insolvency litigation, D&O liability claims and post-M&A disputes.

Valerie Hohenberg operates at the highest level in every respect.

Valerie Hohenberg is very pleasant to work with and easy to reach. She has perfect knowledge of the facts.

Valerie Hohenberg is very client-focused and always has the bigger picture in mind, but is also very solution-oriented and legally thorough.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss

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Austria

Litigation

Clemens Trauttenberg
2
Clemens Trauttenberg
2
Band 2
Eva Spiegel
4
Eva Spiegel
4
Band 4
Valerie Hohenberg
4
Valerie Hohenberg
4
Band 4

Members

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Alexander Zollner

Eva Spiegel

Stephan Kugler

Theresia Welser

Valerie Hohenberg

Industries

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Automotive

Banking

Construction

Energy

Infrastructure

Life Science

Manufacturing