Construction

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG

Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG ‘combines legal expertise with technical knowledge’ to support clients engaged in construction litigation tied to, inter alia, projects spanning the infrastructure and energy sectors. Practice head Wolfgang Müller is frequently tasked with representing individual contractors and construction consortia in both court and arbitration proceedings arising out of cost overruns and completion delays. Müller heads the practice alongside Thomas Anderl, who leverages in-house experience to advise clients on contentious matters, including hearings before FIDIC Adjudication Boards. Michael Müller provides non-contentious advice across a range of projects, including tunnels, power stations and transport infrastructure projects, in addition to appearing for clients in a variety of courts and ADR proceedings.

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Testimonials

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'The whole team supports us very well, is always available and find solutions in order to prevent going to court. If necessary, they defend our points fantastically and with steered emotion.'
'The team combines legal expertise with technical knowledge like no other. With extensive experience in the sector and a strong technical background, they are able to navigate complex issues and construction-specific processes with ease.'
'Thomas Anderl is quick to engage, quick to understand, and quick to provide advice. His hands-on mentality ensures practical and efficient solutions.'
'The team is very empathetic, collaboration with them works excellently and is very pleasant. Quick processes and easy communication.'
'Michael Müller is a highly competent and professional lawyer. He and his team are always dedicated to completing tasks promptly and ensuring a pleasant collaboration.'
'We have been relying on Wolf Theiss for years and we are very satisfied with the cooperation. In addition to their excellent legal knowledge, we also appreciate their impressive technical and economic knowledge, their high quality of service and the fact that they are always up-to-date.'
'Wolfgang Müller convinces not only with his excellent knowledge of construction contract law, but also with his understanding of technical aspects and our construction business. It is also worth noting that he is well known in the construction industry and that he has a personal relationship with key players.'
'The construction team at Wolf Theiss has sufficient human resources to react quickly, carefully and with an eye on the overall strategy, even on large construction projects with a correspondingly high workload. Feedback is provided very quickly.'

Key clients

Haslinger Stahlbau
Renngasse 10 Immobilienentwicklung und verwertung
BeMo Tunneling
Ing. Hans Bodner Baugesellschaft
JC Real Estate
JP Hospitality
Scanbio Marine Group
STRABAG
Implenia
HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure
ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau
Swietelsky
Postgasse 8 Enwticklungs
Baumeister Ing. Michael Hassler
Bauunternehmung Granit
PORR
Marti
Jäger Bau
Alu Königstahl
JP Autoceste FBIH

Work highlights

Advised STRABAG and WEBUILD regarding construction lot H33 of the Brenner Base Tunnel.
Represented JP Autoceste FBiH, a highways and motorways company owned by the Bosnian state, in ICC arbitration proceedings.
Advised Hilti Asset Management on all legal matters regarding the development of the Viertel vor Feldkirch project.

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