Thomas Hartl
Binder GrösswangCombining expertise in criminal and civil law, Binder Grösswang offers an interdisciplinary approach, and is well regarded for acting in criminal investigations and proceedings regarding offences such as allegations of fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering. The practice also fields a team of experts for internal investigations, which includes practice head and ‘very smart negotiator’ Stefan Albiez, Christian Klausegger, and Thomas Hartl, with Albiez’ multi-faceted practice including matters in the financial services sector as well as asset recovery, and Hartl covering compliance topics for corporate clients.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is hands-on with great expertise. Provides a full range of valuable advice, from litigation strategy to action and analytics, to full-fledged claims.'
‘Stefan Albiez: Provides excellent direction and strategy for complex white-collar crime cases. Thomas Hartl: Understands the dynamics and always provides competent advice.'
'Thomas Hartl supported us in forensic investigations provided very profound advice, and submitted the necessary statement of facts to the public prosecutor's office. He was extremely experienced and completed the necessary work in high quality and very quickly. He also handled all communication with the public prosecutor's office and proactively involved us where necessary.’
‘Perfect management of the case combined with the gift of being responsive to the client's needs and yet 100% goal-oriented best describes the skills of this law firm. In this combination, this expertise is hard to find.'
‘Stefan Albiez: One of the best criminal defence lawyers I know, with perfect networks with both clients and authorities - in this respect he is the perfect link and thus achieves the best result for the client.
- 'Christian Klausegger: A sharp mind, but never overlooks the fact that even the most individual solution has to be implemented at the client's request.’
‘Highly professional team, always well prepared, high legal know-how, really good time management.’
‘Stefan Albiez is a very smart negotiator, well connected, and always focused on the best economic solution.'
Key clients
- adapa Group
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Österreich GmbH
- Grover Group
- Oberalp Group
- Renault Group
- SIG-Seeliegenschaftengesellschaft Kärnten Verwaltungs GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised adapa group on multi-level criminal investigations against the former management.
- Defended Oberalp Group in criminal proceedings.
- Represented Nokia Solutions and Networks in multi-level criminal investigations and proceedings.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Albiez