Public Law: Planning and Environment
Austria
13 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Michael Hecht
Europe 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
About
Provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
Europe
Practice Areas
- real estate and construction law
- public commercial law
- Infrastructure and procurement law
Career
Michael was admitted to the Austrian bar in 1999. Since 2000, he has been a partner with Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners (fwp). Michael is head of the team for public commercial law, infrastructure and procurement law as well as real estate & construction law, representing reputable national and international companies, public authorities (municipalities, federal provinces and the federal government), public companies as well as interest groups in all public law and property-law matters. The range of services provided also includes environmental due diligence, approval and permit proceedings under industrial plant law, the evaluation of environmental aspects in project development, environmental impact assessments (EIA), PPPs, etc.
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) I The emphasis fwp places on cross-border cooperation is also highlighted by our long-standing membership in the 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 Standard: Wenn sich Naturschutz und Städtebau in die Quere kommen
March 2024
Rechtsdurchsetzung im Datenschutz nach der DSGVO und dem DSG 2018, Besprechung des gleichnamigen Buches von Nunner-Krautgasser ua (Hrsg), ÖJZ 2020, Verlag Manz
July 2020
Alternativenprüfung und ihre verfahrensrechtliche Bedeutung, Transkription der Präsentation im Rahmen der Tagung "SUP & Raumplanung", Jahrgang 46, Ausgabe 1, 2020
March 2020
Planung von Straßen, in Planung im Infrastrukturrecht, Herausgeber: Hecht/Potacs/Scholz, Jan Schramek Verlag
August 2019
Städtebauliche Verträge nach § 1a BO für Wien unter den Rahmenbedingungen des WGG, Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeit im Recht, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, Festschrift für Prof. Mag. Karl Wurm, MBA, Österreichischer Verband gemeinnütziger Bauvereinigungen, 2019, Verlag LexisNexis
May 2019
Städtebauliche Verträge, Zeitschrift für Recht des Bauwesens, Verlag Österreich 2017/Juni Nr. 2, co-author
June 2017
Der städtebauliche Vertrag nach der BO für Wien in der Praxis, immolex 2016, 74, co-author
March 2016
Vorarbeiten bei Infrastrukturprojekten und UVP, RdU 5/2009, co-author
October 2009
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Public Law: Planning and Environment - Austria
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Michael Hecht is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in planning and environmental mandates including EIAs and planning approval procedures related to nationwide infrastructure and urban development projects. He also represents clients in administrative proceedings and public procurement procedures.
Public Law: General - Austria
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Michael Hecht is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in planning and environmental mandates including EIAs and planning approval procedures related to nationwide infrastructure and urban development projects. He also represents clients in administrative proceedings and public procurement procedures.
Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP - Austria
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Michael Hecht is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in planning and environmental mandates including EIAs and planning approval procedures related to nationwide infrastructure and urban development projects. He also represents clients in administrative proceedings and public procurement procedures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Michael Hecht impresses with his outstanding level of service. He is always available, responds quickly to enquiries and ensures that complex issues are presented in a clear and practical manner.
Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European GuideMichael Hecht is really good at his job and nice to talk to.
Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European GuideMichael Hecht is absolutely outstanding and really understands what we need.
Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European GuideMichael Hecht embodies the professional depth of a unique specialist perfected through talent and dedication at the forefront of his field.
Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European GuideHe combines considerable finesse with in-depth legal expertise and a clear strategic vision, identifying risks and opportunities early on and developing creative, practical solutions for complex projects.
Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European Guide
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