Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG
Demonstrating a ‘deep know-how and functional expertise,’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG advises clients from sectors as diverse as pharmaceuticals, telecoms and energy on the development, disposal and acquisition of major projects, in addition to representing them in related disputes. Leading the practice are Andreas Schmid, a project finance specialist, procurement practice co-heads Manfred Essletzbichler, Silvia Fessl and Sebastian Oberzaucher, who between them assist with procurement and tendering procedures for a wide range of sectors, and regulated industries expert Kurt Retter.
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Testimonials
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'Deep know-how and functional expertise, high responsiveness.'
'Very strong, both in terms of numbers, quality & experience.'
'The team is very dedicated and committed to its clients.'
'Andreas Schmid makes a big difference in relationships as a partner advising us as a client, or even as a partner advising our counterparties. Different team members are experts in their areas and solution oriented.'
'Truly impressed with the level of engagement and solution focus brought by Andreas Schmid, regardless of the level of complexity we put in front of him.'
'The firm covers a broad range of legal fields and is also well-connected to law firms abroad. Their work is quick and reliable. They have high expertise in project finance, especially (but not limited to) in the financing of wind power.'
'Andreas Schmid and his team provided good and fast responses. Good allocation of resources to manage complex procedures, plus easy access to senior partner to discuss issues.'
'Andreas Schmid, good and fast access. Very flexible approach to topics which materialise unexpectedly. Always good to discuss issue with him to acquire a different view.'
Key clients
- Arge H 51 Pfons Brenner
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs
- BeMo Tunneling
- Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
- ContourGlobal
- Enery Green Power
- Marti
- Hartree Partners
- HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
- Swimsol
- Magenta
- Deutsche Telecom
- Brookfield Business Partners/Cellnex Telecom
- H2O
- Jade Power
- Wiener Linien
- HOCHTIEF Infrastructure
- ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau
- Swietelsky
- ENGIE
- UniCredit Bank
- KELAG Energie & Wärme
- European Investment Bank
- Meridiam
Work highlights
- Advised Österreichische Gesundheitskasse on a tender procedure for a contractor for the construction of the new pavilion 6 on the premises of the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna.
- Assisted Boehringer Ingelheim with the construction of its new production plant in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria.
- Advised a global energy and commodities trading company on a €20m project for the construction of a biomass gasification plant in Burgenland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manfred Essletzbichler, Silvia Fessl, Sebastian Oberzaucher, Kurt Retter, Andreas Schmid