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Claus Schneider
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Claus Schneider
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Capital Markets

Austria

19 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Austria

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

Provided by Claus Schneider

Europe

Practice Areas

Capital Markets; Debt and Structured Finance; Bank Regulatory Law; Corporate Transactions. A capital market expert, Claus has worked on some of the most innovative and other first-time securities issues in Austria. He is also a leading expert in banking regulation, advising financial institutions in Austria and CEE/SEE in supervisory proceedings and issues of capital.

Career

Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2003; admitted in Austria, since 2003; Lawyer, World Bank (Washington D.C., 1998).

Professional Memberships

Vienna Bar Association; IBA.

Personal

University of Innsbruck, (Mag.iur., 1995, Dr.iur., 1999); London School of Economics, (LL.M. 1997).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets - Austria

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Austria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Claus Schneider regularly provides high-level regulatory advice to a range of domestic and international financial institutions. He is also a recognised capital markets expert and deals with administrative proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

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 respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

Claus Schneider is always available and takes care of all our complex issues, with knowledge of the necessities and requirements.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
Chambers European Guide

Claus Schneider is our first choice when it comes to the best knowledge of the market in addition to detailed legal questions.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
Chambers European Guide

For specialist banking matters that require specialised knowledge, Claus Schneider is your guy.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
Chambers European Guide

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