Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s restructuring practice heavily focuses on financial restructuring and distressed acquisitions both in Austria and throughout the CEE/SEE region. The firm is known for advising lenders and debtors on complex insolvency litigation, enforcement proceedings and on representing clients in civil proceedings commenced by the insolvency administrator. Practice head Eva Spiegel is an expert in contentious insolvency mandates, while Andrea Gritsch specialises in banking and finance derived work, including distressed M&A. Zeno Grabmayr, Matthias Schimka and Alexander Zollner are also prominent members of the team.
Testimonials
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‘This is an absolute masterclass litigation practice. I have been extremely impressed by its capabilities, experience, and tactical/legal acumen. The quality of service is second to none, from (junior) associate level to partners. The team comes up with smart and creative solutions, and is fully committed to our cause.’
‘Having worked with Eva Spiegel for over four years, she is highly intelligent, a great team-leader, an outstanding tactician, always focused, calm in a crisis, and has excellent judgment. Alexander Zollner is terrifically clever, zealous in his pursuit to find the best solution, and has the willingness to roll up his sleeves to get into every detail. He is a deeply experienced arbitration, and litigation practitioner (especially anything that is connected to insolvency), who produces first-rate documents.’
‘Very good legal skills and negotiation skills; ’
‘Eva Spiegel & Alexander Zollner, both highly skilled & motivated with very good negotiation skills.’
Work highlights
- Advising inter alia the largest group of creditors with regard to the insolvency of Signa Prime Selection AG in the largest insolvency case in Austria so far; the bankruptcy of Signa Group.
- Representing an international business consulting company in relation to civil proceedings following the insolvency of the Wienwert Group.
- Advising the initial purchasers and the lenders on one of the largest financial restructuring transactions in Austria in 2023 - the EUR 2 billion financing of the Benteler group, consisting of USD and EUR senior secured notes and a EUR 1 billion senior facilities agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eva Spiegel