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Wolf Theiss

White-Collar Crime

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria


Wolf Theiss

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Our white-collar crime team comprises seasoned legal professionals with international experience in handling complex, high-profile cases involving commercial and regulatory fraud, internal forensic investigations, corruption, criminal defence, cybercrimes, asset tracing and asset recovery. We are not just experts on procedural and material criminal law, we truly understand the economic background of our clients' cases.

Led by accomplished attorneys with decades of combined experience, our team frequently advises on complex cross-border matters combining our local and specialised knowledge with our strong international capability and presence. Using our expertise and contacts across our offices in 13 CEE/SEE countries, we are quickly able to advise clients on their jurisdictional compliance obligations, from data privacy and supplier agreements to internal controls and labour relations. With a profound understanding of intricacies of white-collar crime laws and regulations, our team has extensive expertise in designing corporate compliance programs that address our clients' greatest risks and mitigate problems before a potential investigation. 

Out team collaborates closely with forensic accountants, industry experts, and investigators to tailor comprehensive defence strategies for our clients. We are members of and cover the entire CEE region for the International Fraud Group (IFG). 

Clients (2)

  • Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
  • Cevdet Caner

Industries (9)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automotive
  • Banks & Financial Services
  • Construction
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy & Construction
  • Insurance
  • IT & Telecom
  • Real Estate

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White-Collar Crime - Austria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss represents a broad, sophisticated offering to clients. The team is experienced in a wide range of domestic and international white-collar crime mandates and especially noted for representing financial institutions and big multinationals in proceedings, with a strong focus on various types of fraud. Its expertise further includes money laundering issues, embezzlement and corporate criminal liability. The practice possesses additional strength in asset tracing and recovery, as well as compliance and internal investigations.

Strengths

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  • The Wolf Theiss team is characterised by always being present and acting at the right moment.

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  • Wolf Theiss handles complex matters in the right way, analysing complexity and then simplifying it to find solutions.

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  • Wolf Theiss consistently delivers clear, well-considered advice in a timely manner. The team demonstrates a strong commitment to client needs and handles matters with efficiency and care.

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  • Our set-up is very complex and the team grasped it immediately.

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  • In crisis situations, they react promptly with clear, pragmatic steps that keep disruption to a minimum.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Clemens Trauttenberg
    Band 3Clemens Trauttenberg

    Clemens Trauttenberg

    Clemens Trauttenberg is highly regarded in the market for his activity in fraud, money laundering, corruption and breach of trust cases. He further advises clients on corporate criminal liability and disputes that combine civil and criminal law elements.
    • Clemens Trauttenberg has great diplomacy skills and a strategic approach to achieve results when reputations are at stake.

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    • Clemens Trauttenberg is a very seasoned lawyer who is highly skilled and knows what he is doing.

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    • Clemens focuses on the essential points and offers great communication.

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  • Band 4Nikolaus Loudon
    Band 4Nikolaus Loudon

    Nikolaus Loudon

    Nikolaus Loudon possesses experience advising on mandates related to fraud and banking secrecy, with further expertise conducting investigations into allegations of money laundering and breach of trust.

    • With his deep knowledge and analytical thinking, Nikolaus Loudon manages to provide a level of comfort and sense of security when handling challenging situations.

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    • Nikolaus Loudon is very convincing through his meticulous and precise way of working.

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    • He has unbelievably great knowledge.

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    • Nikolaus is consistently attentive, fast to respond and proactive about keeping things on track. He understands commercial drivers and tailors his advice to real-world impacts.

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    • His precise, piercing questions get to the heart of the events.

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Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (2)

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