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About
Provided by Markus Fellner
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
Europe
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.
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.
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.
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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Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Markus Fellner offers full dedication towards the completion of the transaction, with a continuous focus on the most relevant issues."
"We value his business orientation, deep knowledge of our business and ability to offer creative solutions."
"He has a reputation in financial services M&A and is called in for complex situations."
"Markus is an excellent lawyer with outstanding expertise."
"He is always delivering spot-on advice tailored to the client's needs."
"Markus is a fighter, he is the best lawyer in town when it comes to complex legal, commercial and tactical issues."
"Markus is strong in large commercial cases."
"Fellner is a tough negotiator."
"He has a brilliant understanding of topics and is a strategist."
"We value Markus Fellner not only for his extensive legal expertise but also his strong negotiation skills and swift strategic thinking."
"Markus has outstanding expertise and is very capable to handle the most complex and sophisticated files."
"Markus Fellner offers full dedication towards the completion of the transaction, with a continuous focus on the most relevant issues."
"We value his business orientation, deep knowledge of our business and ability to offer creative solutions."
"He has a reputation in financial services M&A and is called in for complex situations."
"Markus is an excellent lawyer with outstanding expertise."
"He is always delivering spot-on advice tailored to the client's needs."
"Markus is a fighter, he is the best lawyer in town when it comes to complex legal, commercial and tactical issues."
"Markus is strong in large commercial cases."
"Fellner is a tough negotiator."
"He has a brilliant understanding of topics and is a strategist."
"We value Markus Fellner not only for his extensive legal expertise but also his strong negotiation skills and swift strategic thinking."
"Markus has outstanding expertise and is very capable to handle the most complex and sophisticated files."
Articles, highlights and press releases
7 items provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.