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Dispute resolution: white-collar crime (including fraud)

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Binder Grösswang

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Particularly recommended for representing corporate clients, Binder Grösswang is well-regarded for handling internal investigations, criminal investigations and proceedings as well as compliance matters, with vast knowledge of the intersection between criminal and civil law and the defence of clients against allegations of fraud, bribery and embezzlement. Stefan Albiez leads the team and specialises in white-collar crime in the financial services arena, while the ‘highly competent’  Thomas Hartl is adept at corporate crime, including related compliance procedures.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is well-known in the market for defending and representing client’s interests in complex criminal proceedings involving all areas of business crime. They have a particular strong strategic and legal understanding of cases involving both civil and criminal litigation.'

  • 'Thomas Hartl has a strong focus on representing clients in issues involving corporate criminal law and internal investigations. ’

  • ‘Thomas Hartl is right, left and centre at the white-collar crime department and is a true expert on Austrian white-collar crime matters. He is extremely hands-on and, due to his broad experience with some of the largest matters in the Austrian market, he really impressed us. ’

  • ‘Very well coordinated and perfect cooperation of all specialist areas’

  • ‘Thomas Hartl is always available and highly competent.'

  • ‘Excellent knowledge, vast experience, hands-on-approach, excellent cooperation between different departments’

  • ‘Stefan Albiez and Thomas Hartl: vast experience and knowledge, fast response and excellent availability, strategic and sensible advice and representation.’

  • ‘Stefan Albiez provides excellent support in a broad field of legal topics, and we highly appreciated his client oriented approach.  Stefan has supreme expertise and knowhow.’

Key clients

  • Oberalp Austria GmbH
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks Österreich GmbH
  • adapa Holding GesmbH
  • Lenzing AG
  • Santander UK plc
  • Payvision B.V.
  • P. Dussmann Gesellschaft m.b.H

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stefan Albiez

Other key lawyers

Thomas Hartl