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Markus Fellner
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Europe 2024
Lawyers profile | Europe 2024: Restructuring/Insolvency, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Corporate/M&A
Markus Fellner
Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Restructuring/Insolvency

Austria

15 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Banking & Finance

Austria

15 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Austria

17 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Austria

18 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Markus Fellner

Europe

Practice Areas

- banking and finance

- corporate/M&A

- dispute resolution

- insolvency and restructuring

Career

Markus was admitted to the Austrian bar in 1998 and has founded Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners (fwp) in 1999. He provides legal advice on high-profile corporate & M&A transactions, banking and finance law as well as on complex corporate restructurings / insolvencies. He has been awarded a law degree from the University of Vienna and a business degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In addition to his full-time work at fwp, he also lectures at various institutions.

Professional Memberships

TerraLex I Since 2010, fwp has been the sole Austrian member of the leading global referral network TerraLex.

Association of European Lawyers (AEL) The emphasis fwp places on cross-border cooperation is also highlighted by our long-standing membership in the Association of European Lawyers (AEL), which provides a strong platform for pan-European cross-border transactions and legal advice, and is a source of on-going referrals.

International Bar Association (IBA)

Publications

Markus published a considerable number of articles and essays on the following topics: capital maintenance rules in Austria, M&A and business restructuring and insolvency.

Personal

He speaks German, English and Italian.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Austria

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Markus Fellner is widely considered as one of Austria's top restructuring experts; he regularly advises lenders on complex financial restructurings and refinancings. Insolvency proceedings also fall within his expertise.
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Banking & Finance - Austria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Markus Fellner is held in high esteem for his expertise in banking and finance affairs, advising clients on restructurings, M&A-related mandates and loan sales. He is known for his strong banking client base.
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Austria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Markus Fellner is best known in the market for his expertise in finance sector litigation, with experience in restructuring and regulatory work. He further assists with post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
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Corporate/M&A - Austria

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Experienced lawyer Markus Fellner is sought after for his strength in M&A transactions, restructurings and financings. He is a visible name in the banking and finance sector.
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Markus Fellner

Global Practice Guide
Insolvency 2024
Austria | Trends and Developments
Markus Fellner
Florian Kranebitter
Florian Henöckl
Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter, Florian Henöckl, Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Article • Oct 2024
Global Practice Guide
Insolvency 2024
Austria | Law and Practice
Markus Fellner
Florian Kranebitter
Florian Henöckl
Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter, Florian Henöckl, Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Article • Oct 2024
Global Practice Guide
Banking & Finance 2024
Austria | Law and Practice
Markus Fellner
Florian Henöckl
Veronika Seronova
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Florian Henöckl, Veronika Seronova
Article • Oct 2024

All contributions provided by Markus Fellner

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Acquisition Finance 2024 | Austria | Law and Practice
Authored by: Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter
Global Practice Guide May 2024 Article
Corporate M&A 2024 | Austria | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Markus Fellner, Nadine Maros, Peter Blaschke, Paul Luiki
Global Practice Guide Mar 2024 Article
Fintech 2024 | Austria | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter, Florian Henöckl
Global Practice Guide Mar 2024 Article

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"We value Markus Fellner not only for his extensive legal expertise but also his strong negotiation skills and swift strategic thinking."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

"Markus has outstanding expertise and is very capable to handle the most complex and sophisticated files."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

"Markus is an excellent lawyer with outstanding expertise."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"He is always delivering spot-on advice tailored to the client's needs."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Markus is a fighter, he is the best lawyer in town when it comes to complex legal, commercial and tactical issues."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Markus is strong in large commercial cases."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Fellner is a tough negotiator."

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Europe

"He has a brilliant understanding of topics and is a strategist."

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Europe

"Markus Fellner offers full dedication towards the completion of the transaction, with a continuous focus on the most relevant issues."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"We value his business orientation, deep knowledge of our business and ability to offer creative solutions."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"He has a reputation in financial services M&A and is called in for complex situations."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Articles, highlights and press releases

7 items provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Press Release

fwp ad­vises SORAVIA on ac­quis­i­tion of in­terests in LOISIUM

fwp has advised SORAVIA, one of the leading real estate groups in Austria and Germany, on the acquisition of interests in Loisium Holding GmbH. Closing took place on 2 December 2022.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

Advised Kom­munalkredit on the ac­quis­i­tion of a ma­jor­ity in­terest in Kom­munalkredit by Altor

Vienna, February 2023. fwp has successfully advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG in the course of the acquisition of an 80% majority interest in Kommunalkredit by the Swedish private equity investor Altor.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

Advised Kom­munalkredit on the ac­quis­i­tion of a ma­jor­ity in­terest in Kom­munalkredit by Altor

Vienna, February 2023. fwp has successfully advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG in the course of the acquisition of an 80% majority interest in Kommunalkredit by the Swedish private equity investor Altor.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp is ad­vising Im­mob­i­lien Hold­ing GmbH

fwp is ad­vising Im­mob­i­lien Hold­ing GmbH, a sub­si­di­ary of Uni­Credit, on the sale of its share­hold­ing in AR­WAG Hold­ing Ak­tiengesell­schaft

Mar 1, 2021
Authored by Markus Fellner, Elisa Kaplenig, Daniel Wadl, Peter Stiegler
Press Release

fwp contributed to successfully concluding Kika-Leiner real estate sale

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) advised Steinhoff Möbel Holding GmbH throughout the process of selling the Kika/Leiner real estate companies to SIGNA Group.

Feb 11, 2019
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp advises on sale of real estate development company BAI

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) provides advice and support to Immobilien Holding in connection with the selling of its real estate development subsidiary, BAI.

May 30, 2017
Authored by Kurt Wratzfeld, Lukas Flener, Paul Luiki, Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp advises Loacker Recycling GmbH on the takeover of Häusle GmbH

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) advises Loacker Recycling GmbH on the complete takeover process concerning Häusle GmbH.

May 30, 2017
Authored by Markus Fellner, Kurt Wratzfeld, Lukas Flener, Irena Gogl-Hassanin

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