Oliver Loksa leads Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)’s white-collar crime and criminal defence, which is embedded in the firm’s compliance and internal investigations group under Christoph Haid. This setup enables the team to comfortably operate across the entire CEE region, with its focus areas including compliance advice in industries such as automotive, insurance, and oil and gas. Loksa is an experienced defense lawyer with a particular focus on procedural law and a portfolio which extends to handling allegations of bid-rigging, fraud, and bribery.
Testimonials
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- 'Collaboration and a collective effort with foreign lawyers has been seamless.’
Oliver Loksa stands out due to his multi-disciplinary approach in tackling complex legal issues. The practice is distinguished by its deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and the nuances of criminal law, enabling them to navigate intricate investigations and compliance matters effectively. Christoph Haid complements this with his extensive experience in litigation and advisory roles, reinforcing the firm’s capability to handle pre-emptive measures and defense in high-stakes situations.'
‘Excellent knowledge, vast experience, hands-on-approach, dynamic and diverse team’
‘Oliver Loksa has vast experience and knowledge in the field of white collar crime as well as arbitration. He is curious and very creative in finding solutions - the client always comes first.’
‘The team is a well oiled machine that caters to its client's needs’
‘Oliver Loksa is an outstanding lawyer with deep expertise in white-collar crime, investigations, and corporate criminal law.'
Work highlights
- Advised a number of Austrian industrial and utility companies, as well as many public entities and federal states and cities, in joining the criminal proceedings against a construction cartel as private parties.
- Represented a Vienna-based company active in sustainable real estate development damaged party in criminal proceedings concerning major fraud of its former executive body and business partners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Loksa