Renowned for vast knowledge of cartel offences in the construction industry, ‘high-class law firm’ petsche pollak attorneys at law’s recent work highlights include the representation of clients in proceedings related to bankruptcy offences, allegations of bribery, and breach of trust.Simone Petsche-Demmel covers both criminal proceedings and civil litigation and heads the team alongside Andreas Pollak, who is well-versed in handling the full range of white collar crime, and an expert in defending clients against allegations of corruption.
Testimonials
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‘Andreas Pollak is taking petsche pollak from strength to strength. Totally committed to his clients’s best interests, commercially-minded and fantastically connected in Europe, he ensures a pan-European service drawing on the best minds in each jurisdiction. His insight into the prosecutor’s mindset is invaluable in anticipating the course of an investigation, allowing him to provide far-sighted advice to clients.’
‘The calibre of the partners at petsche pollak attracts the brightest and best of associates and trainees, who are keen to learn from the experience of the firm’s founding partners including Andreas Pollak. Petsche Pollak is one of the stand-out firms for business crime and regulation in Austria.’
Key clients
- STRABAG Group
- Siegfried Stieglitz
Work highlights
- Defending STRABAG in criminal investigations by the Public Prosecutor's Office against Corruption (WKStA).
- Defending a private trust under Liechtenstein law, in criminal investigation proceedings following the SIGNA bankruptcy.