With an ‘unwavering commitment to excellence,’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG’s procurement team is instructed by both state institutions and the private sector, covering matters that touch on healthcare, transport and energy. Furthermore, practice co-head Silvia Fessl has a growing art and culture procurement practice, advising a multitude of famous galleries. Alongside her are Manfred Essletzbichler, who focuses on planning and construction tenders; transport, infrastructure and IT procurement specialist Sebastian Oberzaucher; and Wolfgang Lauchner, who handles tender reviews with a focus on IT and public infrastructure.
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'Their services are very high quality, well-structured and always provided on time.'
'Silvia Fessl is an expert in her field. She is conscientious, painstaking in her desire to meet the client's needs and provides high-quality advice in a short time frame. She has an excellent track record in the art and culture sector.'
'The team around Manfred Essletzbichler is extremely experienced in the field of public procurement. Its strengths are the combination of academic knowledge, court experience and a deep knowledge about the functioning of the energy sector in Austria.'
'Manfred Essletzbichler and his team are the best in Austria. Their procurement advice is top, and furthermore they also demonstrate notable competence in contract and construction law as well as claim and anti-claim matters.'
'Wolf Theiss's public procurement practice is highly regarded for its expertise in large-scale procurements, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and healthcare. What distinguishes this team is their unwavering commitment to excellence and hands-on, practical advice.'
'Manfred Essletzbichler brings vast expertise and experience to our most critical strategic decisions. He is not just an innovative and highly professional lawyer, but also a strong team leader who assumes full responsibility.'
'Silvia Fessl impresses us with her ability to deliver high quality advice quickly. She showcases creativity in problem-solving and conducts thorough research before taking on any task.'
'Wolfgang Lauchner distinguishes himself as a highly experienced partner. He efficiently coordinates communication and project management, backed by deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic, solution-driven approach.'
Leading individuals
Partner; specialised in Public Procurement Law, Business Law, Competition and Antitrust Law. Manfred regularly advises on major infrastructure projects and on tenders concerning intellectual services, medical devices or IT-systems as well as on alleged infringements of procurement law. He represents parties in review proceedings before Procurement Review Authorities and also specializes in compliance regarding public tenders.
Partner, specializing in public procurement, state aid and contract law, as well as in PPP's and project development.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manfred Essletzbichler, Sebastian Oberzaucher, Silvia Fessl, Wolfgang Lauchner