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Dispute resolution: white-collar crime (including fraud)

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

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Highlighted by clients for combining ‘true professionalism with excellent client responsiveness’, KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH’s focus areas encompasses allegations of sanction violations, criminal offences related to bankruptcy proceedings, and cartel offences such as allegations of price-rigging, as well as a variety of internal investigations. Thomas Voppichler heads the practice and is a key contact for the firm’s international clients, frequently acting in cross-border matters regarding allegations such as fraud and embezzlement.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Bettina Knoetzl - hardest working perfectionist ever seen. Felix Eggenburg - enduring and endlessly patient counsel with brilliant out-of-the-box solutions and an incredible memory for all details of the cases.'

  • ‘Bettina Knoetzl is super smart and well-versed in the nuances of Austrian law and practice. She is wonderful to work with.’

  • ‘The preperation for single court negotiations is outstanding.'

  • ‘Felix Eggenburg is highly qualified and always available. Felix doesn't just see the case like a lawyer, but like an entrepreneur.'

  • ‘The practice in the office is very professional, highest standards in technology.'

  • ‘The Knoetzl team is fantastic. They combine true professionalism with excellent client responsiveness. Their level of expertise in various areas of the law is exceptional. I recommend them without reservation.’

  • 'Thomas Voppichler and Tim Pfister are a pleasure to work with. Truly first-rate lawyers, and I would be thrilled to work with them again.’

  • ‘Bettina Knötzl is well connected and experienced in the field of competition and criminal law.'

Work highlights

  • Represented a real estate investment fund in criminal investigations that lasted from 2007 to 2024, when the criminal investigation against the client was dropped.
  • Represented several high-net-worth individuals against criminal allegations of sanctions violations and against potential asset freezing.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Voppichler

Other key lawyers

Felix Eggenburg, Bettina Knoetzl, Natascha Tunkel