Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG draws upon deep expertise surrounding social and transport infrastructure, energy assets, and telecommunication facilities. Manfred Essletzbichler is a key contact for public procurement and construction matters, acting for major domestic and European infrastructure players on significant transport and social infrastructure projects. Leading the regulatory team, Kurt Retter advises domestic and multinational infrastructure, energy, and financial sector clients on regulatory matters concerning energy projects and transactions. Christian Mikosch leads on corporate and M&A matters concerning TMT and energy infrastructure. Harald Strahberger departed the firm in March 2025.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Wolf Theiss provides professional expertise while working as a real team, and so ensures 360-degree cross-disciplinary expertise. The team performs to an extremely high level and offers excellent knowledge on a wide range of matters.’

  • ‘Each lawyer with whom we worked in Wolf Theiss is very responsive and can provide efficient support. They are prepared to provide quick “first aid” and then quickly dig into the matter for professional and competent case management.'

  • ‘We were excellently supported by the project and energy law team. In this complex legal area, we could rely on the expertise of Wolf Theiss. The service can be rated as outstanding, as well as the services provided.'

Key clients

  • Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • ContourGlobal
  • HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbau
  • Hilti Vermögensverwaltung
  • Infracapital
  • JC Real Estate
  • Österreichischen Gesundheitskasse
  • TotalEnergies
  • TAG - Trans Austria Gasleitung
  • Vossloh Rolling Stock
  • Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- und Baumanagement

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andreas Schmid, Manfred Essletzbichler, Sebastian Oberzaucher, Kurt Retter

Other key lawyers

Wolfgang Lauchner, Christian Mikosch