Up and Coming
Provided by Stefan Wartinger
EU Competition Law; National and CEE/SEE Antitrust Law (cartels, dominance issues, merger control); foreign direct investment (FDI). Stefan is a partner and member of the Competition & Antitrust team. His practice includes complex cartel and abuse of dominance cases before the European Commission and the Austrian competition authorities with a particular focus on regulated industries. In addition, Stefan has deep expertise in merger control and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening proceedings, successfully guiding clients through regulatory approvals in Austria and the CEE/SEE region. He also leads competition law audits and delivers compliance trainings, helping businesses stay ahead of evolving enforcement trends.
Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2024; Top tier Austrian firm 2013-2021; admitted to the Bar in Austria, since 2018.
Vienna Bar Association, Austria; Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht (the Antitrust Lawyers Association for Germany, Austria and Switzerland); LIDC (International League of Competition Law).
University of Graz (Mag.iur. 2013); Brussels School of Competition (LL.M. 2014).
Provided by Chambers
Stefan Wartinger enters the rankings this year following his involvement in a number of high-profile cartel investigations. He has further experience assisting with competition law compliance issues.
Provided by Chambers
Stefan Wartinger serves as my go-to person for advice on competition law matters. His advice is always on point, legally sound and easily digestible.
He works very efficiently and quickly to resolve legal issues. His creative ideas and level-headedness never cease to amaze. His knowledge of the necessary legal issues is impressive.
Stefan Wartinger is very responsive. He has creative ideas and good contacts in the authority.
Stefan Wartinger serves as my go-to person for advice on competition law matters. His advice is always on point, legally sound and easily digestible.
He works very efficiently and quickly to resolve legal issues. His creative ideas and level-headedness never cease to amaze. His knowledge of the necessary legal issues is impressive.
Stefan Wartinger is very responsive. He has creative ideas and good contacts in the authority.