With a strong presence in the life sciences sector, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG is well equipped to handle matters related to state aid, environmental, planning, and citizenship law as part of its broad practice. Practice head Kurt Retter is renowned for supporting clients in foreign direct investment (FDI) matters and has a proven track record in the energy, telecommunications, and railway sectors. Harald Strahberger frequently represents clients in administrative proceedings and before the courts, including the Supreme Administrative Court and the Constitutional Court, with his repertoire spanning the full spectrum of public law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Wolf Theiss provides professional expertise and a teamwork approach, ensuring 360-degree cross-disciplinary expertise. The team performs at an extremely high level and offers excellent knowledge on a wide range of laws.’

  • ‘They are willing to take on complex, unusual legal challenges, and find innovative answers.’

  • ‘Willingness to engage in complex matters which represent special challenges in the legal field.’

  • ‘Fast response time, well-founded advice, no unanswered questions.’

  • 'Technically sound and yet communicate in an understandable way, providing support in all necessary areas.'

Key clients

  • Agrofert
  • Lifebrain Covid Labor
  • Wiener Gesundheitsverbund

Work highlights

  • Advised Vienna Hospital Association (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund) on large-scale renovations and refurbishment works at Hospital Hietzing, Hospital Donaustadt, HospitalFavoriten, and Hospital Ottakring, which require a permit under the federal Environmental Impact Assessment Act

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kurt Retter

Other key lawyers

Harald Strahberger, Dominik Engel