LAWYER PROFILE

Horst Ebhardt

Europe 2026

Kinstellar

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Austria

20 years ranked

Contributions and articles

4 Global Practice Guides

1 In-depth overview

About

Provided by Kinstellar

Europe

Practice Areas

Horst Ebhardt is a Partner in the Vienna office of Kinstellar and a member of the Corporate/M&A service line.

Horst brings 25 years of experience in private practice, specialising in complex cross-border M&A, privatisations, and restructuring transactions across Austria and the CEE/SEE region. He provides strategic advice to companies across various sectors, with a strong focus on financial institutions, life sciences, and private equity. Over the past 12 years, Horst has played a key role in some of the most notable M&A and private equity deals involving Austrian and Central European targets.

He has also been advising companies from a broad range of sectors—with a particular focus on financial institutions, life sciences and private equity—on corporate finance and governance matters.

Career

Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 1997; admitted in Austria, since 1994; Lecturer at the University of Vienna (M&A transactions).

Professional Memberships

Vienna Bar Association; International Bar Association; American Bar Association.

Personal

Born 1961 in Graz, Austria; University of Graz, (Dr. iur. 1984); London School of Economics and Political Science, (LL.M. 1986).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Experienced practitioner Horst Ebhardt is appreciated for his strength in large-scale, cross-border sales and acquisitions across the technology, telecoms and food and drink sectors. He is also well recognised for his ability to assist with matters throughout Central & Eastern Europe.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Horst Ebhardt is very constructive in negotiations. He is very solution-oriented and stays calm and factual. He makes sure his clients feel good and in safe hands.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Horst Ebhardt is a seasoned lawyer with broad expertise, great communication and a strong track record.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
What we appreciate about Horst Ebhardt is his broad and long-term experience. He has the industry knowledge and when it comes to complex transactions, he is very good.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
When dealing with the other side, he is very calm and finds a good solution.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Horst Ebhardt is excellent on all levels.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide