LAWYER PROFILE

Markus Fellner

Europe 2026

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency

Austria

17 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Austria

17 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Austria

20 years ranked

Litigation

Austria

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

5 Global Practice Guides

12 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

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.

Publications

Der "wahre Wert" von Gesellschaftsanteilen im Kontext des § 935 ABGB, ecolex, MANZ Verlag

October 2025

Die faktische Geschäftsführung in der Judikatur des OGH - Ein Überblick für die Praxis, ecolex, MANZ Verlag

March 2025

Der auflösend bedingte qualifizierte Rangrücktritt als taugliches Sanierungsinstrument, ÖBA - Österreichisches Bankarchiv, Verlag Österreich

November 2024

Verjährungshemmung bei verbotener Einlagenrückgewähr – Zur „Penthouse-Entscheidung“ des OGH, GES - Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht, Verlag Österreich

August 2024

Restructuring Booklet, MANZ Verlag

October 2023

Der Syndikatsvertrag – vom Zustandekommen bis zur Beendigung, Linde Verlag

September 2023

Vorinsolvenzliche Verfahren in Europa, RdW - Recht der Wirtschaft, LexisNexis

June 2023

Die außergerichtliche Sanierungstreuhand, ÖBA - Österreichisches Bankarchiv, Linde Verlag

August 2022

Kommentar zur neuen Restrukturierungsordnung, ReO - Restrukturierungsordnung, Linde Verlag

April 2022

Handbuch Generalversammlung der GmbH, MANZ Verlag

May 2021

Gewinnausschüttungen während der COVID-19 Krise, ÖBA - Österreichisches Bankarchiv, Linde Verlag

June 2020

Die richtige Gegenleistung bei der Einbringung gem Art III UmgrStG, Der Jahresabschluss, MANZ Verlag

March 2020

Zentrale Konzernfinanzierung und Verbot der Einlagenrückgewähr, GES Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht und angrenzendes Steuerrecht, Verlag Österreich

March 2019 (Co-author)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Austria

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Markus Fellner is widely considered one of Austria's top restructuring experts. He regularly advises lenders on complex financial restructurings and refinancings, with further expertise in insolvency proceedings.

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Banking & Finance - Austria

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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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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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Litigation - Austria

Band 3

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Markus Fellner is an excellent lawyer who is a must-have in our industry.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Markus Fellner is the best lawyer in Austria when it comes to restructuring cases.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Markus Fellner is always available and gives prompt responses. He is very to the point, can understand and summarise complex matters and is proactively there for his clients.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
We can contact Markus Fellner at any time and he is always supportive, no matter what case it is. We can rely on him to find solutions where it seems to be hopeless.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Markus Fellner is always committed to finding a client-oriented, commercial solution. His leadership and expertise anchor a team that thrives on complexity and consistently delivers with precision.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Markus Fellner provides full support at all times.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide