Ranking tables

Banking & Finance: Regulatory | Europe

Austria

The below Banking & Finance: Regulatory rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Austria. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Ernst Brandl
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    Ernst Brandl
    BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law
    BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked

    Ernst Brandl is widely appreciated for the breadth of his expertise in banking and finance regulatory work. He regularly advises international banks and corporates on cooperation agreements, and is particularly visible in proceedings before the FMA.

  2. Markus Heidinger
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    Markus Heidinger
    Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    Markus Heidinger is admired for his ability to draw on his extensive experience as a highly reputable adviser to both lenders and borrowers. He is also trusted by top national and international clients.

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Band 1

  1. Andreas Zahradnik
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    Andreas Zahradnik
    DORDA
    DORDA | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    As one of Austria's top experts in banking and finance regulatory law, Andreas Zahradnik regularly acts for clients in disputes and on fintech and insolvency-related mandates.

  2. Peter Knobl
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    Peter Knobl
    CERHA HEMPEL
    CERHA HEMPEL | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Pre-eminent practitioner Peter Knobl remains a highly respected expert in banking and finance regulatory law, advising prestigious clients on compliance mandates, domestic supervisory law and administrative proceedings.
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Band 2

  1. Bernd Fletzberger
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    Bernd Fletzberger
    PFR Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Bernd Fletzberger of PFR Rechtsanwälte is known in the market for his expertise in a broad range of banking and finance regulatory issues. He offers strength in fintech-related matters, including payment services and cryptocurrencies. He also has good experience advising on mandates relating to the FMA.
  2. Bettina Hörtner
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    Bettina Hörtner
    Dr Bettina Hörtner, Attorney at Law
    Dr Bettina Hörtner, Attorney at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Sole practitioner Bettina Hörtner is widely appreciated for her expertise in banking and finance regulatory law, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering and FMA investigations. Her clients, who include well-known financial institutions, additionally benefit from her strength in cross-border mandates.
  3. Christine Siegl
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    Christine Siegl
    Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Well-reputed practitioner Christine Siegl is sought after for her expertise in all regulatory matters pertaining to acquisitions, payment services and crypto matters, as well as acting in front of the regulator.

  4. Claus Schneider
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    Claus Schneider
    Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Claus Schneider regularly provides high-level regulatory advice to a range of domestic and international financial institutions. He is also a recognised capital markets expert.
  5. Peter Feyl
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    Peter Feyl
    Schoenherr
    Schoenherr | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Reputable practitioner Peter Feyl is held in high esteem for his advice on regulatory issues in the banking sector. Beyond that, he is noted for his role in a range of financing transactions including acquisition financing and debt finance, with experience of both domestic and cross-border transactions.

  6. Stephan Heckenthaler
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    Stephan Heckenthaler
    BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
    BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Stephan Heckenthaler is highly respected in the market for his high-level regulatory practice in the banking sector, often advising on innovative products in the fintech sector and the online payments space. He also assists top clients with the regulatory aspects of banking M&A.

  7. Martin Oppitz
    a2o Kooperation selbständiger Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Andrea Gritsch
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    Andrea Gritsch
    Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Andrea Gritsch is a noted expert in the field of fintech, often advising well-known tech and e-commerce companies on the implementation of new business models and payment services in Austria.
  2. Georg H Diwok
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    Georg H Diwok
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Georg Diwok is a respected banking and finance regulatory lawyer who also heads the law firm's practice group. He is visible on various matters ranging from insurance regulation and ownership control matters to compliance and contentious regulatory mandates.

  3. Markus Kellner
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    Markus Kellner
    DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte
    DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Markus Kellner assists large banking clients with contentious regulatory mandates, regularly appearing before both Austrian and European courts in relation to class actions and claims against consumer protection agencies.

  4. Matthias Pressler
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    Matthias Pressler
    Schoenherr
    Schoenherr | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Matthias Pressler has expertise in a range of regulatory matters including restructurings and enforcements, alongside a strong focus on regulatory questions around payment services and crypto-assets.

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Up and Coming

  1. Raphael Toman
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    Raphael Toman
    BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law
    BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Raphael Toman is particularly well known for defending financial institutions before the courts in both civil and regulatory affairs.

  2. Oliver Völkel
    CERHA HEMPEL | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Up and Coming