Banking and finance

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG

Instructed by national and international financial institutions, financial investors, project sponsors and international companies, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG offers a wealth of experience in domestic as well as cross-border real estate and renewable energy financings and shows proficiency in regulatory matters concerning the implementation of digital business models. Described as ‘an absolute superstar in her field’, Andrea Gritsch leads the banking and finance team with a practice that encompasses compliance, investments and M&A within the financial services sector, and refinancing matters. Both Gritsch and Andreas Schmid, who heads the firm-wide projects team and combines expertise in finance and corporate law, are especially recommended for their track record of handling complex cross-border mandates. Markus Heidinger is another key contact, as are Marika Lomashvili and Leopold Hoeher, who advise on financing and restructuring transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘Good team that provides highest quality work. Andrea Gritsch is a strong individual.'
‘Andrea Gritsch is an absolute superstar in her field. Very knowledgeable about the law and very well connected.’
‘The team from Wolf Theiss is always reachable and their responses are quick and accurate. ’

Key clients

Deutsche Telekom AG
Magenta
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG
DC Bank AG
Altor Equity Partners

Work highlights

Advised Deutsche Telekom and Magentaon all legal aspects regarding its joint venture with global infrastructure investor Meridiam.
Advised multiple counterparties of Sberbank on the recovery of funds and/or the termination of the customer relationship with Sberbank Europe and/or its local subsidiaries following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, related sanctions on the Sberbank Group, and the subsequent wind-down of Sberbank Europe and its local subsidiaries.
Advised private equity investor Altor Equity Partners on behalf of Altor Funds on the signing of an agreement to acquire an 80% majority stake in Kommunalkredit Austria.