Clients note that Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners‘s team, which stands under the leadership of transactional expert Markus Fellner alongside Gregor Schett and Florian Kranebitter, is ’always up to date with the latest developments in the banking sector’. The group operates with a focus on serving clients in the real estate, IT and payment services sectors, and its expertise extends across regulatory advice, debt finance matters and restructurings. Schett heads the firm’s dispute resolution team and focuses on commercial litigation in banking-related disputes, while Kranebitter's broad practice is particularly concentrated on cross-border finance.
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‘A trusted one-stop-shop law firm with brilliant lawyers and great expertise. Communication with the firm is very efficientand they are our go-to law firm for various matters. It is particularly noteworthy that the team is always up to date with the latest developments in the banking sector and also has the necessary breadth and depth to complete projects efficiently. The firm offers not only its expertise, but also exceptional strategic planning and negotiating skills. A great team! ’
‘Markus Fellner is an excellent partner.'
- 'Stefan Adametz – high level of know-how, understanding of our business, understanding of complex situations and good composition of the team, which covers all legal and social issues. Good handling of new media.'
- 'Florian Kranebitter is very customer-oriented and has exceptional knowledge of the industry. ’
‘The team is characterized by outstanding expertise in all areas. Quickest solutions available.Very broadly based in terms of expertise. ’
'Markus Fellner - long-standing professional, excellent cooperation.’
Key clients
- Bertsch Energy
- Kommunalkredit Austria AG
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich Aktiengesellschaft
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- VIG Re zajišťovna, a.s.
Work highlights
- Advised Target Kommunalkredit Austria AG on the acquisition of an 80% majority stake in Kommunalkredit by Swedish private equity investor Altor.
- Advised Bertsch Energy GmbH & Co KG in connection with the conclusion of a standstill agreement regarding the existing bank financing including the provision of collateral and the granting of a bridge loan.
- Advising UniCredit Bank Austria in connection with the enforcement of its substantial minority rights as a shareholder of the 3Banks Group.
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Markus Fellner, Gregor Schett, Florian Kranebitter