The criminal defense of high-profile individuals is at the heart of KOLLMANN, WOLM RECHTSANWÄLTE‘s practice, with the team’s recent workload including investigations of fraud, corruption and money laundering, as well as matters related to abuse of authority and embezzlement. The group also regularly receives instructions from companies regarding investigative proceedings and provides advice on criminal law compliance. ’Outstanding’ Lukas Kollmann heads the team together with Philipp Wolm, who operates across the full spectrum of commercial, corporate and financial criminal law, and offers particular experience in detention matters. Simone Marxer and Noah McElheney left the firm in February 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very responsive and experienced.’
‘Lukas Kollmann and his team are well qualified, always available, and very engaged.’
Work highlights
- Defense of the former Austrian Federal Minister for Family Affairs in criminal proceedings for bribery, money laundering, fraud and violations of agreements restricting competition.
- Defense of an accused CFO in the 'BUWOG-Proceeding', which relates to the circumstances surrounding the privatization of Federal apartments in Austria.