Johann Pauer

Practice Areas

Johann Pauer is a top-ranked Austrian lawyer, widely recognized for his expertise in white-collar crime. His practice focuses on criminal defense, corporate criminal liability, compliance, financial crime litigation, and extradition law. He is known for his strategic insight and comprehensive legal analysis, making him a sought-after expert in high-profile cases involving corporate and financial misconduct. His influential role in legal practice and governance underscores his standing as a leading authority in the field.

Career

Johann Pauer is a leading expert in white-collar crime, combining legal expertise, governance roles, and academic contributions. After earning his law degree from the University of Vienna, he gained experience in criminal and administrative law before founding PauerLaw in 2017, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier defense attorney. He plays an active role in legal governance, serving as a Committee Member of the Vienna Bar Association (since 2023), an Examination Officer (since 2019), and a former Disciplinary Council Member (2017–2023). In addition, he is a University Lecturer at the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Vienna (since 2022). His career reflects his strategic expertise and lasting impact on legal practice in Austria.

Professional Memberships

• Certified Compliance Officer

• Board Member of the Association of Austrian Defense Attorneys (VÖStV)

• Committee Member of the Vienna Bar Association (since 2023)

• Examination Officer for the Vienna Bar Association (since 2019)

• Former Member of the Disciplinary Council of the Vienna Bar Association (2017–2023)

Publications

• Comments on §§ 173 - 181a StPO - Birklbauer/Haumer/Nimmervoll/Wess (Hrsg), Linzer Kommentar 2020, Verlag Österreich

• Comments on §148a StGB - Preuschl/Wess (Hrsg), Praktikerkommentar Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, LexisNexis 2018

• Law makers in the crisis (Ausgabe 2020/03) - ZWF

• Author in Kier/Wess (ed.), handbook criminal defense2 - MANZ Verlag Wien

• Pauer/Fischer, acquittal of 'second class' due to lack of defense cost reimbursement in financial criminal proceedings. - Ecolex 2023/621