Thomas Voppichler
KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbHKNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH is mainly instructed by companies and business executives, and equipped to handle criminal investigations, the representation of clients in trial, as well as compliance advice and the tracing and recovery of diverted assets. Thomas Voppichler, who is especially well versed in advising clients on compensation claims for damages due to embezzlement, fraud and bribery, was appointed as practice head in March 2023. Former lead Bettina Knoetzl continues to support clients in international investigations.
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'Bettina Knoetzl is razor sharp.'
‘The team has a perfect spirit, perfect performance is what we wanted and what we got.’
‘Outstanding knowledge not only of the legal issues but also of the voluminous files and evidence.’
‘Fantastic team that clients love and trust implicitly.’
‘Exceptionally competent, available, quick and accurate in processing.’
‘Extraordinarily experienced, competent, and able to develop innovative ideas and solutions to problems. Very accessible and approachable. Very strong in pursuing the agreed goals and enforcing them in legal disputes. Very experienced and helpful in preparing for official interrogations and interviews.’
‘Full-service firm with a lot of experience and most reliable.’
‘Thomas Voppichler remains extremely calm in difficult and important moments, which gives us a feeling of security at all times. With his high level of professional expertise, he then prepares us for negotiations in the best possible way.’
Work highlights
- Representing several (former) executives of Austrian subsidiaries of international corporations in criminal proceedings against accusations brought up in the context of Austrian bankruptcy proceedings.
- Advising an international corporation in fraud proceedings covering investigations by the EU Anti-Corruption Agency.
- Representing an international real estate fund in criminal investigations.
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Thomas Voppichler