Ranking tables
Banking & Finance: Regulatory | Europe
Austria
Senior Statespeople
Band 2
Bernd Fletzberger PFR Rechtsanwälte
Bettina Hörtner Dr Bettina Hörtner, Attorney at Law
Christine Siegl Wolf Theiss
Claus Schneider Wolf Theiss
Peter Feyl Schoenherr
Stephan Heckenthaler BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH- Martin Oppitza2o Kooperation selbständiger Rechtsanwälte
Band 3
Up and Coming
Raphael Toman BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law- Oliver VölkelCERHA HEMPEL
Senior Statespeople
S Ernst Brandl
BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Senior Statespeople |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.
S Markus Heidinger
Wolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Senior Statespeople |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.
Band 1
1 Andreas Zahradnik
DORDA | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 1 |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.
1 Peter Knobl
CERHA HEMPEL | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Bernd FletzbergerPFR Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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
Dr Bettina Hörtner, Attorney at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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.2 Christine SieglWolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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.
2 Claus SchneiderWolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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.2 Peter Feyl
Schoenherr | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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.
2 Stephan Heckenthaler
BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 |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.
- Martin Oppitza2o Kooperation selbständiger Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Andrea GritschWolf Theiss | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 |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.
3 Georg H Diwok
Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 |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
DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 |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.
3 Matthias PresslerSchoenherr | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 |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.
Up and Coming
U Raphael TomanBRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Banking & Finance: Regulatory2025 | Up and Coming |Raphael Toman is particularly well known for defending financial institutions before the courts in both civil and regulatory affairs.