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Vienna, 7 November 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG and M.M.Warburg & CO as Joint Lead Ma...

In der aktuellen Episode unseres “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”-Podcasts geben Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth einen Einblick...

Vienna, 6 November 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised Deutsche Bank AG, HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich and Wien AG a...

Vienna, 5 November 2024 – Wolf Theiss acted as lead counsel to Veroniki Holding SPA, an Italy-based investment company e...

Bucharest, Ljubljana, Vienna, Warsaw, Zagreb, 1 November 2024 – Wolf Theiss has announced the promotion of six senior la...

In dieser Folge unseres Arbeitsrecht-Podcasts diskutieren Isabel Firneis und Sarah Enzi, was Arbeitgeber:innen beim Einsat...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Johann Hwezda und Nemanja Regoda das Thema “Die fünf grö...

In recent years, Europe has seen an increase in activities concerning collective redress, which will assuredly reshape the...

In der neuesten Folge des “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”-Podcasts geben Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth spannende Einblic...

Positioning Wolf Theiss at the heart of the European Union Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce the opening of its newest of...

Vienna, 14 October 2024 – Wolf Theiss provided comprehensive advice to Raiffeisen Bank International AG (̶...

Earn-out – distribution of economic risk or (further) uncertainty factor? Following the second event in our series o...

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, the methods of attack more sophisticated and new ICT compliance requirements mak...

Vienna, 3 October 2024 – Wolf Theiss has advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its anchor investment in...

In der neuesten Folge unseres Wolf Theiss Soundshot-Podcasts gewähren Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth spannende Einblicke hin...

In two and a half years’ time, transparent remuneration structures will become mandatory for all employers – a...

Vienna, 17 September 2024 – Wolf Theiss continues to strengthen its regional presence and legal expertise in CEE/SEE by ...

Vienna, 16 September 2024 – Wolf Theiss comprehensively advised Volksbank Wien AG (i) in relation to its invitation...

We are pleased to provide you with the updated 2024 version of our Wolf Theiss Corporate Investigation Guide. Members of o...

Vienna, 11 September 2024 – Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce that Daniel Lungenschmid will be joining our Vienna offic...

As the real estate industry continues to evolve, Expo Real stands as a crucial event for fostering innovation, growth and ...

For several years, our public procurement law team has been analyzing legal topics in the industry magazine SOLID that are...

Representations & Warranties – An evergreen among M&A disputes Following the launch of our series on topics ...

Liability for data protection breaches, the consequences of cyberattacks and insurance options are at the centre of this e...

Vienna, 14 August 2024 – Wolf Theiss acted as the legal advisor to listed Cellnex Telecom S.A., Europe’s largest opera...

In dieser Sommerfolge unseres Soundshot Podcasts nehmen Sandra Seldte und Maximilian Benke das heißeste Thema des Sommers...

Vienna, Prague, Budapest, 7 August 2024 – Wolf Theiss advises American Industrial Partners (AIP), a global industrials i...

Elevate Your Crypto and Blockchain Expertise Join our WT Crypto Academy for an exclusive opportunity to dive into the cutt...

COUNTRY-LEVEL UPDATES ON IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Once implemented into national law, the EU’s Whistleblowing Directive...

In dieser Sommer-Spezialfolge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts beleuchten unsere Experten Manfred Essletzbichler und Johann H...

Last week the long-awaited AI Act was published in the EU’s Official Journal on 12 July, becoming Regulation (EU) 20...

Vienna, 17 July 2024 – Wolf Theiss announces the successful closing of Altor Funds’ acquisition of an 80% majority sta...

Vienna, Budapest, 16 July 2024 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal counsel to Antolin, a leading provider of automotive interio...

Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Warsaw, 12 July 2024 – Wolf Theiss provided legal advice to American Industrial Pa...

Vienna, 10 July 2024 – On 3 July 2024, the Austrian National Council adopted the draft COFAG Consolidation Act, which in...

Vienna, Sofia, 10 July 2024 – Wolf Theiss provided legal advice to Software AG, a German multinational software corporat...

Vienna, 9 July 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised Bob W, a Finnish Tech-powered hospitality provider, on their entry into the Au...

Our colleagues Alexander Zollner and Philipp Theiler have contributed their expertise to the 15th edition of the “In...

Der Sommer steht unmittelbar vor der Tür. Daher sprechen Isabel Firneis und Magdalena Ziembicka über das Top-Thema der S...

Vienna, 24 June 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised Bulgarian-American Credit Bank AD as issuer on its issue and listing of EUR ...

Vienna, 20 June 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the first subscription of MREL bon...

Solutions for a shifting landscape In a world marked by constant change, resilience is key. Join Wolf Theiss in navigating...

Diese Frage wird einem Anwalt bei arbeitsrechtlichen Streitigkeiten sehr oft gestellt. Die Antwort ist nicht einfach und e...

Die Verfahrensarten im Vergaberecht und woher ich als Auftraggeber weiß, welches Verfahren zu mir “passt” In ...

Vienna, 5 June 2024 – Wolf Theiss advised private equity investor Brighton Park Capital in the recent €73.6 million Se...

Leading legal solutions for a digital world As technology continues to shape the legal landscape, Wolf Theiss is at the fo...

Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the fourth in our “Digital Law” series. In this episod...

Vienna, 28 May 2024 – Wolf Theiss proudly announces its role in providing expert legal guidance to Raiffeisen Bank Inter...

Legal insights for the New Energy Era Embrace the future of energy with Wolf Theiss as we provide in-depth legal insights ...

Wien, 27. Mai 2024 – Der Betrieb von E-Ladestationen gewinnt in der Elektromobilität an Bedeutung. Wann gilt dieser Bet...

In co-operation with ReTurn (Forum Restructuring and Turnaround) we cordially invite you to a “ReTurn five o’c...

Shaping the ESG future Discover the profound impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors on the legal lan...

Vienna, 22 May 2024 – Wolf Theiss advises Addiko Bank AG as it navigates the takeover bids submitted by Agri Europe Cypr...

To date, collective redress has been regulated differently among EU-Member States. In particular, a uniform and efficient ...

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Angela Liu, Sang Wha Lee, and Christian Mikosch examine the unique dynamics and ...

Die Anzahl von E-Fahrzeugen steigt, der Markt für E-Ladestationen – sei es in der eigenen Garage oder auf öffentlichen...

2024 Edition of the RES Guide Wolf Theiss is proud to announce the release of the tenth edition of The Wolf Theiss Guide t...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Manfred Essletzbichler und Johann Hwezda das Thema: „Wie ‚gu...

In dieser Episode des Arbeitsrecht-Podcasts diskutieren Matthias Unterrieder und Magdalena Ziembicka die jüngsten Entwick...

As mentioned in our previous Client Alert (here), the European Commission (EC) proposed new initiatives to strengthen EU e...

Vienna, 23 April 2024 – Wolf Theiss is advising Arkema Group in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake of n...

Vienna, 22 April 2024 – Wolf Theiss provided legal advice to TokenEx, Inc. (“TokenEx”), a specialist in paym...

Product Regulation and Liability publication provides an incisive overview of the product liability frameworks in major ju...

The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will fundamentally change the legal framework for the crypto industry. For...

Europe’s path in the Green Deal: Can Europe even afford sustainability?With the Green Deal, the European Commission ...

Wien, 17. April 2024 – In einer Zeit rasanter technologischer Entwicklungen bei der Elektromobilität rücken elektrisch...

How taking pre-contractual disclosure obligations into account in M&A practice can avoid disputes In addition to the e...

A material revision of the current foreign direct investment screening regulation is under way 1. Background: Material rev...

Welcome to Wolf Theiss’ comprehensive guide on insolvency proceedings across the CEE and SEE region. In today’s co...

Von den nachfolgenden Überlegungen ist weniger jene Hauseigentümerin betroffen, die auf eigenem Grund eine Wallbox erric...

Vienna, Zagreb, Warsaw, 8 April 2024 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Constantia Flexibles in the strategic agree...

Retail is one of the premier classes of the real estate industry and investors’ appetite for this asset class is inc...

Vienna, 27 March 2024 – Wolf Theiss comprehensively advised VOLKSBANK WIEN AG as Issuer on its issue of “EUR 500.0...

Medicine shortages in Europe have reached unprecedented levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this topic has ...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Manfred Essletzbichler und Wolfgang Lauchner das Thema “So...

Wolf Theiss’ strength has always been its regional coverage and we believe this is particularly true for our arbitration...

The implementation of the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions into Austrian law has numerous ef...

Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the second part of the podcast series on “Digital Law”. This t...

In dieser Folge des Arbeitsrecht-Podcasts gehen Isabel Firneis und Dorothea Arlt auf die Fragen rund um die Umsetzung der ...

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, our arbitration partner Stefan Riegler delves into the topic of “careers i...

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Birgit Kraml and Jela Mohr discuss the topic of “ESG at Wolf Theiss”...

Vienna, 1 March 2024 – Wolf Theiss advises Terreal Group, a provider of roofing and solar solutions, and its shareholder...

Seit mehreren Jahren analysieren wir im Fachmagazin “SOLID” sowohl alltägliche rechtliche Herausforderungen a...

We cordially invite you to the KURS banking congress, an event organized by imh GmbH. In this context, we are particularly...

The current episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast introduces a new series on digital law. Throughout this series, o...

Budapest, 21 February 2024 – Uniper has signed a share purchase agreement to sell Hungary’s most modern gas-fired ...

With 2024 underway, Cannes stands once more as a pivotal hub for global real estate innovation as the host of the MIPIM, t...

In dieser Folge erörtern Ralf Peschek und Hemma Elsner die Kernaspekte der EU-Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie und deren Impl...

As spring draws near, Wolf Theiss is excited to unveil our new Focus Topics for 2024. In this post, we will delve into the...

The real estate and construction industry is considered one of the main CO2 emitters. One of the keys to reducing these em...

Once implemented, those initiatives will require significantly more efforts from parties involved in trade and foreign inv...

Internationale Bieter – Ist die EU ein Papiertiger? In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Johann Hwe...

Vienna, 31 January 2024 – Wolf Theiss announces Nicholas Coddington’s appointment as new Partner in Banking & ...

Vienna, 30 January 2024 – Effective immediately, Leonhard Wassiq assumes the role of Chief Digital & Technology Offi...

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Martin Gassler delves into the topic of “Competition Law and Sustainability”...

Intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, designs and data are becoming increasingly important in today’s knowledge...

The Green Deal as the new growth strategy of the European Union aiming to transform the Union into a resource-efficient an...

In dieser Folge spricht Anna Schwamberger mit Karin Spindler-Simader aus unserem Steuerrechtsteam über die neusten Änder...

The construction industry is experiencing rapid transformation through the integration of digitalization, artificial intel...

This article is also available in German below. In December, the FMA traditionally published its focus areas for superviso...

The board of the Forum Capital Market Instruments – Capital Market Financing e.V. and Wolf Theiss look forward to welcom...

The Insolvency Review helps readers understand the law and practice of insolvency in various key jurisdictions worldwide b...

For several years, our public procurement law team has been analyzing legal topics in the industry magazine SOLID that are...

Vienna, 21 December 2023 – Wolf Theiss has provided legal advice to ams-OSRAM AG (“ams OSRAM”), a multinatio...

What has happened in antitrust law in the last year? You get an overview. In particular, we report on the following: When ...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Johann Hwezda und Dominik König das Thema “ Was bringt die BV...

As 2023 comes to a close, Wolf Theiss expresses gratitude for the trust and collaboration received throughout the year. De...

In dieser Folge setzen Isabel Firneis und Julia Marboe die Diskussion über die Umsetzung der EU-Work-Life-Balance-Richtli...

Vienna, 06 December 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised leading drug development CRO (Contract Research Organization) QPS Holding...

The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) has introduced a new liability and compliance framework for digital services offered to ...

Es ist wieder soweit: Lebkuchen, Adventskalender, Weihnachtsmärkte und Kollegen, die “Last Christmas” trälle...

Belgrade, Vienna, Prague, 27 November 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised GBO SpA, subsidiary of Lottomatica Group S.p.A., an Ita...

Vienna, 27 November 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised the ALSO Group on all legal aspects of the acquisition of the Austrian Ta...

Vienna, 22 November 2023 – Wolf Theiss is advising Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), with regard to all legal and regulatory...

Ab 1.1.2024 gelten (geringfügig) höhere Schwellenwerte Das Wichtigste in Kürze: Neue Schwellenwerte für die Oberschwel...

A Wolf Theiss Business Breakfast Cross-border restructuring poses particular challenges for companies, banks and consultan...

Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der vierte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema “Nachhaltigkeits...

A new legal company form and the reduction of the minimum share capital of limited liability companies is expected to make...

The implementation of the Work-life Balance Directive into national law resulted in numerous changes to the law. Most of t...

When dealing with multinational corporations, we frequently examine and draft employment agreements and documents in diffe...

Vienna, 9 November 2023 – In cooperation with the Urban Land Institute, Wolf Theiss organised an event titled “The...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Manfred Eßletzbichler und Wolfgang Lauchner das Thema “Legal ...

Successful real estate restructuring – legal and practical aspects What do you do when things don’t go as planned?...

Welche Angaben eines Bieters im Angebot muss der Auftraggeber hinterfragen? Welche Prüfungstiefe ist erforderlich, wenn d...

Der VfGH hat über die Verfassungsmäßigkeit mehrerer Bestimmungen über die Förderungsvergabe durch die COFAG entschied...

Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der dritte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema “Nachhaltigkeits...

Neue elektronische Formulare für Bekanntmachungen im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union ersetzen ab 25.10.2023 die alten S...

The implementation of the EU digital strategy is already having a decisive impact on digitalization projects of private co...

As bad actors continue to develop new and innovative ways to channel illegally obtained money, asset tracing and recovery ...

In our newest edition of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, Disputes experts Borna Dejanovic and Aleksandar Ristic approach the topic ...

The future of Vienna city planning: Wishes of an outside insider An evening with Christoph Chorherr An event by Wolf Theis...

In dieser Folge diskutieren Isabel Firneis und Julia Marboe über die Umsetzung der EU Work-Life-Balance Richtlinie in Ös...

Vienna, 09. October 2023 – Wolf Theiss is providing legal advice to Ballingslöv International in connection with the ac...

Vienna, 05. October 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Erste Group Bank AG, HYPO-BANK BURGENLAND Aktiengesellschaft, HYPO NOE La...

Vienna, 05. October 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Danske Bank A/S, Erste Group Bank AG and ...

On 21 July 2023, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published its “EBA Report on the monitoring of A...

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is set to overhaul and expand the EU’s regulatory framework for online intermediary s...

In 2023, the city of lights beckons us! While Paris is renowned for its iconic landmarks, it stands equally strong as a fo...

Vienna, 14 September 2023 – Wolf Theiss further strengthens its regional presence and legal expertise in CEE/SEE with si...

Studying law requires unwavering commitment similar to a full-time job, with all of the exams and essays to complete. But ...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Johann Hwezda und Dominik König das Thema “Fünf Jahre ve...

Vienna, 13 September 2023 – Wolf Theiss has advised Australia’s largest pension fund AustralianSuper on its €1.5 bil...

Die österreichische Regierung hat ein Mietrechtliches Inflationslinderungsgesetz vorgelegt. Mit 1. Oktober 2023 soll die ...

With the Green Deal, the European Commission has pointed the way towards climate protection and a resource-efficient and m...

Vienna, 31 August 2023 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal counsel to UniCredit Bank Austria AG, CaixaBank S.A, La Banque Posta...

Photovoltaics on buildings is becoming more and more mandatory in order to meet sustainability requirements. Even large-vo...

Wolf Theiss teamed up with fellow international law firm Simmons & Simmons to provide the Austrian section to their Cl...

Vienna, 21 August 2023 – Wolf Theiss acts as Austrian and Polish counsel to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partner...

The International Arbitration Review aids readers in understanding the law and practice of international arbitration by an...

Vienna, 17 August 2023 – Trèves Group, a France-based manufacturer of automotive parts and equipment, is set to acquire...

Vienna, 16 August 2023 – Wolf Theiss has once again advised the investor group JP Hospitality Investors Club on the succ...

This Client Alert is also available in German. On 11 July 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA...

WT Crypto Academy – From Zero to Hero We are delighted to invite you to our unique WT Crypto Academy, which will deal wi...

This Client Alert is also available in English. Am 11. Juli 2023 veröffentlichte die Europäische Wertpapier- und Markta...

In this episode of the Arbeitsrecht podcast by Wolf Theiss, Isabel Firneis and Magdalena Ziembicka discuss some of the mos...

With the ever-increasing focus on sustainability and transparency in business within the EU, the implementation of compuls...

By 25 June 2023, the transitional provisions of the Collective Redress Directive should have been applicable throughout th...

Vienna, 21 July 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Convera on the acquisition of parts of the Austrian business of Western Unio...

Cross border tax planning for US companies expanding into Europe has recently been heavily influenced by developments such...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Philipp J. Marboe und Johann Hwezda das Thema “Drittstaate...

Vienna, 11 July 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Raiffeisen Bank International and M.M.Warburg & CO as Joint Lead Managers...

Vienna, 6 July 2023 – Wolf Theiss is advising Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) on all Austri...

Warsaw, 5 July 2023 – Wolf Theiss announces the expansion of its Corporate and M&A team in Poland with the addition ...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce the addition of new teams of experienced corporate and M&A lawyers who will join it...

Vienna, 3 July 2023 – Birgit Kraml, partner and real estate law expert at Wolf Theiss, was appointed as the new Chairwom...

In this episode, Isabel Firneis and Matthias Unterrieder discuss a recent decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ...

Vienna, 27 June 2023 – Wolf Theiss advises Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG as issuer on its issue of a EUR ...

Bis zum 25.6.2023 sollen die Umsetzungsbestimmungen der VerbandsklagenRL in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten anwendbar sein. Österr...

By 24 August 2023, companies in Austria with 250 or more employees must have established internal reporting channels. Key ...

Securing e-evidence and establishing efficient procedures is key. The E-Evidence Regulation (Council document 5448/23) wil...

The EU Mobility Directive has introduced new rules for cross-border reorganizations. Austria’s implementation is sti...

Economic and political stability, a clean and safe environment, excellent infrastructure, famous skiing resorts, good scho...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts diskutieren Manfred Essletzbichler und Ingrid Makarius das Thema Interessenk...

In cooperation with ReTurn (Forum Restructuring and Turnaround), we cordially invite you to a “ReTurn Breakfast̶...

Both the construction industry and the real estate industry are economic sectors with high risk potential: agreements that...

Bucharest, 25 May 2023 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Banca Comercială Română S.A. in relation to its in...

German lawyer and university professor Gerhard Picot – one of the most renowned lawyers in the field of M&A R...

The “G” for governance, corporate management is the be-all and end-all in ESG – how does a company best ...

Höhere Schwellenwerte (zumindest) bis Jahresende Die Schwellenwerteverordnung 2023 soll bis 31. Dezember 2023 verlängert...

Vienna/Salzburg, 17 May 2023 – Salzburg-based BENTELER Group debuts on the capital market and signs facility to finance ...

Vienna/Ljubljana, 16 May 2023 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Erste Group Bank AG (“EGB AG”) on ...

Wolf Theiss and Refinitiv (an LSEG Business) are delighted to invite you to join a complimentary Risk event taking place i...

Corporate sustainability obligations – current developments and challenges The current episode of the Wolf Theiss So...

Vienna, 11 May 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Hospitality Software Solutions on its acquisition of SiTec GmbH. This transact...

The implementation of Whistleblowing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 is expected to boost the creation of  reporting channel...

Bucharest / Prague / Vienna, 9. May 2023 – CEE / SEE law firm Wolf Theiss announced the internal promotions of five ...

Vienna, 8 May 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised FinTech start-up BehaviorQuant Behavioral Finance Technologies (‘Behavior...

A claim for damages, however, is not dependent on the non-material damage incurred reaching a certain materiality The Cour...

Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, The Digital Markets Act, is set to apply from 2 May 2023  Addressing digital developments ...

Our Life Sciences and Healthcare Law experts have prepared a short practical guide highlighting the main elements of prici...

“Governance” includes a broad range of topics that businesses are familiar with, but the key is effective impl...

Beyond mere compliance, best practices can create a competitive advantage and lead to more resilient businesses. Given the...

No longer just a “nice to have”, strong ESG performance is now business critical. The importance and impact of...

In this episode, Matthias Unterrieder and Dorothea Arlt discuss the intricacies of calculating reduced all-inclusive salar...

Sofia, 12 April 2023 – Venture capital fund Eleven Ventures signs transactions with BibeCoffee, True Insight and Native ...

Country Chapter for Austria The Product Regulation and Liability Review addresses the matter of product liability in sever...

Erlangen/Graz/Vienna, 11 April 2023 – ZBI Zentral Boden Immobilien Group, one of the leading specialists in residential ...

Rights and obligations in connection with rent indexation In this episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast, our two re...

Die Novelle zur Kredit-Immobilienfinanzierungsmaßnahmen-Verordnung (KIM-VO) ist seit 1 April 2023 in Kraft. Überlegungen...

In cooperation with ReTurn (Forum Restructuring and Turnaround) we cordially invite you to a “ReTurn five o’cl...

Vienna, 24 March 2023 – Alpen Glasfaser, the fibre joint venture between Austrian leading telecommunications operator Ma...

Vienna, 22 March 2023 – Transport and logistics company GEODIS S.A. relied on legal advice of Wolf Theiss in connection ...

Vienna, 21 March 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised German software provider Docufy GmbH on its acquisition of door2solution Sof...

The commercial real estate industry has not foregone the impact of these turbulent and uncertain times. The time for cheap...

+ Update zur Direktvergabegrenze In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts befassen sich Silvia Feßl und Johann Hwezd...

In this episode of our Arbeitsrecht podcast, Ralf Peschek and Isabel Firneis dive into the complex topic of staff reductio...

The new Whistleblower Protection Act entered into force in Austria on 25 February 2023. In this episode of our Arbeitsrech...

Q&A with Erste Group and RBI Green Bonds and Securitisation Series – Article 3/3 This is the thrird article in a ser...

Vienna, 27 February 2023 – Vienna-based communications agency The Skills Group, one of Austria’s leading PR agenci...

Ordering principle (‘Bestellerprinzip’) – Who benefits from it? Who does it harm? Upheaval in the Austri...

Vienna, 13 February 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised JP Hospitality Investors Club and JP Immobilien Group on the successful c...

Uncertainty is lingering in CEE/SEE, but Europe’s transition to sustainable energy, buildings and infrastructure is ...

Vienna, 8 February 2023 – Wolf Theiss has advised private equity investor Altor on behalf of Altor Funds on the signing ...

Vienna, 7 February 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised the Austrian State Holding Company ÖBAG on the extension of its partnersh...

Neue/alte Schwellenwerte ab 7.2.2023 Nach langem politischen Hin und Her wurde heute die Schwellenwerteverordnung 2023, we...

Vienna, 3 February 2023 – Wolf Theiss advised Škoda Group on the takeover of employees and some of the assets of insolv...

In dieser Folge unseres Vergaberecht-Podcasts befassen sich Dominik König und Klara Fuchs aus unserem Vergaberechtsteam m...

Vienna, Bucharest, Budapest, 26 January 2023 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Raiffeisen Bank International AG (�...

The Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) will have local divisions of the Court of First Instance in two Wolf Theiss j...

Vienna, 18 January 2023 – ZBI Zentral Boden Immobilien Group, one of the leading specialists in German residential real ...

Vienna, 17 January 2023 – Tofane Global relied on the legal counsel of Wolf Theiss regarding the acquisition of DIMO...

available also in Slovenian below The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”)1 entered into forc...

The Omnibus Directive aims to upgrade consumer protection rules as the EU gears up for the digital age. It widens consumer...

COVID-19 ist eine “Seuche” iSd § 1104 ABGB. Somit war während der Lockdowns keine Miete zu bezahlen. Aber wi...

For several years, our public procurement law team has been analyzing legal topics in the industry magazine SOLID that are...

Country chapters for Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland & Romania These quick reference country chapters on Austria, B...

Impact of ESG criteria on the real estate industry and new requirements of the financial world Wolf Theiss is co-hosting a...

ab 1. Jänner 2023 gelten niedrigere Schwellenwerte Niedrigere Schwellenwerte führen zu einer Vielzahl an zusätzlichen, ...

Practical guide for legally compliant BIM projects in the DACH region This book, originally titled “Rechtlicher Umga...

In der Pilotfolge unseres neuen Vergaberecht-Podcasts befassen sich Partner Wolfgang Lauchner und Counsel Johann Hwezda au...

Discussions also underway on even enactment of criminal offences for sanctions violations In addition to other areas, the ...

*This list is regularly updated. Current as of 21 December 2022. The below list shows an overview over the EU sanctions re...

Vienna, 20 December 2022 – Engerth 173-175 Entwicklungs GmbH & Co KG relied on the legal advice of Wolf Theiss and s...

Vienna, 19 December 2022 – Vienna-based Kobza Media Group, consisting of KTHE, alpha_z, massgeschneidert and Darwins Lab...

The beginning of the new year is a wonderful chance to celebrate, both what we have accomplished in 2022 and the exciting ...

Transition period for new Standard Contractual Clauses to expire on 27 December 2022 Earlier this week the European Commis...

*available in German below Prospectus Regulation: Expiry of facilitations at the end of 31 December 2022 in relation to (i...

Vienna, 9 December 2022 – Wolf Theiss successfully advised ÖBB subsidiary Rail Tours Touristik GmbH (“Rail Tours&...

The Insolvency Review offers an in-depth review of the most consequential features of the insolvency laws and procedures i...

In this episode of our Arbeitsrecht podcast, Magdalena Ziembicka and Paulina Pomorski look at questions related to data pr...

Vienna, 6 December 2022 – GalCap Europe has purchased a trophy asset next to Vienna’s famous Augarten baroque park...

How safe are customers’ crypto assets in the insolvency of their crypto custodian? This article is also available in...

Vienna, 1 December 2022 – Horn Grundbesitz KG of Germany has purchased a trophy asset in Vienna’s third district f...

Regulatory evolution Green Bonds and Securitisation Series – Article 2/3 This is the second article in a series of a...

Verfassungsrechtlich verankerte Transparenzpflicht trifft auch öffentliche Auftraggeber Mit 1. Jänner 2023 tritt eine du...

Managing investigations is critical component of compliance Effectively managing corporate investigations is an important ...

Vienna, 28 November 2022 – Fritz Müller, owner and CEO of successful Austrian logistics and transport company Müller T...

Green Bonds and Securitisation Series – Article 1/3 This is the first article in a series of articles which is follo...

NFTs are set to become one of the cornerstones of the metaverse NFTs enable companies to enter the virtual market of the m...

Undoubtedly, the digital world has come a long way since the dawn of the internet. Rapid evolution of technology has done ...

Much needed directive should catch up with the realities of modern products The existing products liability legislation in...

Vienna, 2 November 2022 – Wolf Theiss advised Swedish-listed conglomerate Midway Holding on the acquisition of Austrian ...

Vienna, 25 October 2022 – CMP German Opportunity Fund III, an investment fund advised by CMP Capital Management-Partners...

*this article is available for download below in English and German Unitary Patent System offers new opportunities for com...

Newest EU sanctions take direct aim at oil shipments. Enforcement in certain areas remains problematic After Russia recent...

In this episode of our Arbeitsrecht podcast, Isabel Firneis and Magdalena Ziembicka discuss typical pitfalls in using fore...

Vienna, 10 October 2022 – Wolf Theiss advises Ambienta SGR SpA, one of Europe’s largest asset managers entirely fo...

No punitive damages – no damages without damage – no “de-minimis” damages Today, the Advocate General deli...

Vienna, 5 October 2022 – The issuing bank of the Diners Club cards, DC Bank AG, and Austria’s leading credit card ...

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Vienna, 28 September 2022 – Wolf Theiss advises Hartree Partners (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of global energy and commodities...

Vienna, 26 September 2022 – Wolf Theiss advises Erste Group Bank AG on its benchmark issue of EUR 750,000,000 2.50%...

Vienna, 23 September 2022 – The real estate investor and manager Westcore Europe has sold the 23, 316 m2 office property...

Bucharest, 13 September 2022 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to a syndicate of banks, consisting of Erste Group...

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Vienna, 7 September 2022 – Wolf Theiss further strengthens its regional presence and legal expertise in CEE/SEE with six...

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Vienna, 25 August 2022 – Austrian leading telecommunications operator Magenta relied on the legal advice of Wolf The...

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Vienna, 9 August 2022 – Wolf Theiss advised AEQUITA on the acquisition of the operational glass production business of E...

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Vienna, 2 August 2022 – The 12.18. Group is expanding its portfolio with the five-star superior TOP Hotel Hochgurgl ...

Vienna, 28 July 2022 – Wolf Theiss advises on a joint venture between subsidiaries Phillips 66 Limited and H2 Energy...

International arbitration is a fast-moving legal field. Our colleagues from Bulgaria and Austria take a look at recent dev...

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The Wolf Theiss Debt Capital Market Team successfully advised on 29 benchmark and subbenchmark deals with a total issue vo...

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Wolf Theiss advises Tom Tailor GmbH on the acquisition of a stake in TOM TAILOR South Eastern Europe Holding GmbH from SPO...

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In this episode Magdalena Ziembicka and Anna Schwamberger discuss the recently published Austrian Whistleblower Protection...

Wolf Theiss wins the strongest brand in the category “Real Estate Lawyers Austria” by the European Real Estate...

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Czech-based group AGROFERT submitted a binding offer for the acquisition of Borealis’ nitrogen business, which includes ...

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Wolf Theiss advised Ascend Capital Partners on the legal aspects of the investment in piur imaging, a Viennese startup foc...

Mit der im April 2022 veröffentlichten Verordnung (EU) 2022/576 über restriktive Maßnahmen angesichts des Kriegs in der...

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Vienna/London, 13 April 2022 – Wolf Theiss wins six awards for six jurisdictions at the 2021 “CEE Deals of the...

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Wolf Theiss advised Synthesis Capital on the legal aspects of their investment into Arkeon Biotechnologies, a startup whic...

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Consumers – in particular borrowers – are generally very well protected in Austria. The rules protecting consumers dir...

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Waterland Private Equity (“Waterland”) acquires a majority share in Duvenbeck group. With about 6,000 employee...

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Wolf Theiss advises Prosus on the GoStudent EUR 300 million funding round, the largest investment ever for an Austrian tec...

Austria and Poland These quick reference country chapters on Austria and Poland provide detailed legal and practical infor...

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Wolf Theiss advised Elvaston Capital Management, a German private investment firm, on the legal aspects of the acquisition...

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Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Banca Comercială Română S.A. in relation to its inaugural issue of the RON 500 mi...

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In May 2021, Wolf Theiss became an ally of Pride Biz Austria, the umbrella organisation of Queer Business Women and Austri...

Wolf Theiss advises Visma, the major core business software provider, on the acquisition of ProSaldo.net, a leading provid...

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Wolf Theiss advises Kommunalkredit Austria AG as issuer on its sub benchmark issue of EUR 250,000,000 0.01 per cent. cover...

A look back at the last NPLs sales cycle In the previous cycle of non-performing loans (NPLs) sales after the global finan...

SECURITISATION ON THE RISE AGAIN Since securitisation products played a significant role in the US subprime mortgage crisi...

Vienna, 27 September 2021 – Emmanuel Kaufman (40) re-joins the arbitration practice at Wolf Theiss as of 1 September 202...

Private equity had a strong start in 2021, and its popularity only continues to rise, with significant activity in Central...

Vienna, 24 September 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Oberösterreichische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft as issuer on its firs...

What are the risks Chinese investors face when doing business in Europe? What are a difference between Chinese state-owned...

Wien, 22. September 2021 – Wolf Theiss ernennt Marika Lomashvili und Wolfgang Lauchner (Wien) sowie Andjelka Todorovic (...

Vienna, 21 September 2021 – Despite ongoing challenges related to Covid-19 lockdowns, the M&A activity in Central and Ea...

Vienna, 20 September 2021 - Wolf Theiss advised Convotis GmbH on the legal aspects of the acquisition of ITSDONE Group.

Bratislava, 10 September 2021 – Wolf Theiss has advised Bain Capital, an American private investment firm, on its invest...

Vienna, 8 September 2021 - Wolf Theiss advises PSG on the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition of TIPCO Treasur...

2020 saw a downward trend in the proportion of M&A-related activist campaigns due to a slower M&A activity, whereby M&A re...

European legislation introduced the concept of electronic signatures in 1999 when the Directive on a Community framework f...

Leopold Höher authored the Austria Chapter in the 7th edition of The Lending and Secured Finance Review.

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Artikel "Urheberrechtliche Aspekte von Non-Fungible Token" verfasst von Georg Kresbach und Elisabeth Zhang in Medien und R...

In July 2021,  the European Central Bank confirmed that it is going to be proceeding with its digital Euro project. H...

Vienna, 2 August 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises European Laboratory Services S.à r.l. – a subsidiary of Investindustrial ...

Most employees have dealt with questions like “How and when can I plan a holiday? What if I want to re-schedule my h...

Aktionsplan nachhaltige Beschaffung – die neuen naBe-Kriterien Neues Straßenfahrzeuge-Beschaffungsgesetz Am 23. Juni 20...

Vienna, 8 July 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG as issuer on its issue of EUR 500,000,000 ...

Vienna, 8 July 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Oberbank AG as issuer on its first green issue of EUR 250,000,000 0.125 per ce...

Vienna, 8 July 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Raiffeisen Bank International AG as issuer on its issue of EUR 500,000,000 Tie...

Bucharest, 7 July 2021 – Wolf Theiss has advised Raiffeisen Bank S.A. (Romania) as Issuer on its RON 1.2 Billion Senior ...

Ljubljana, 2 July 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Joint Lead Managers on the issuance of Republic of Slovenia's EUR 1,000,000...

Vienna, 22 June 2021 – GoStudent announced the successful completion of a EUR 205 million Series C financing, led by US ...

The increased focus of companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in tackling large-scale corruption through corporate ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated structural challenges and trends in the telecommunications industry. Consumer needs ...

On 18 June 2021, the European Data Protection Board adopted its final version on ‘supplementary measures’ for ...

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Bucharest, 15 June 2021 – Wolf Theiss acted as legal advisor to Banca Comerciala Romana S.A. in relation to the issue of...

Wolf Theiss M&A Partner Florian Kusznier has contributed the Austrian chapter to Lexology's 2021 "Getting the Deal Through...

The Wolf Theiss Banking & Finance team has been working closely together with Erste Bank for years, including the firs...

The global economy has been disrupted in an unprecedented manner and similar to the disruptions to the global economy, the...

Technological trends that will define the next decade are already here. The increasing ability of autonomous systems to le...

Last week the European Commission published new “standard contractual clauses” under the General Data Protecti...

What do the children of lawyers dream to be when they grow up? And what is it like juggling home school and home office? T...

Vienna, 4 June 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Bausparkasse Wüstenrot Aktiengesellschaft as issuer on its issue of EUR 250,0...

Untapping the Potential of Cross-Border E-Commerce A wider choice of products, at more competitive prices and a market of ...

Improving efficiency and transparency In 2018, Erste Group Bank AG carried out the first fully digital, paperless issue of...

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Vienna, 21 May 2021 - Wolf Theiss has advised Bright Machines, an industry leader in intelligent, software-defined manufac...

Bucharest, 19 May 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Raiffeisen Bank S.A. (Romania) as Issuer on its RON 400,575,000 3.086% Seni...

Vienna, 18 May 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Erste Group Bank AG as issuer on its first benchmark issue of EUR 500,000,000 ...

Covid-19 is impacting the current use of real estate. This can be seen, for example from the decreasing demand for retail ...

Central and Eastern Europe (“CEE”) has become an increasingly attractive region for international investors targeting ...

Vienna, 14 May 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Kommunalkredit Austria AG as issuer on its Sub-Benchmark issue of EUR 300,000,...

What accelerating trends and paradigm shifts is the real estate market facing? In one of our previous episodes, Partner Pe...

Wien, 10. Mai 2021 - Wolf Theiss hat den offenen Immobilien-Publikums-AIF "UniImmo: Wohnen ZBI" beim Erwerb eines nachhalt...

The Austrian chapter in the Asset Tracing and Recovery Review provides an overview of the most relevant provisions under A...

The Austrian Council of Ministers recently resolved a ministerial proposal which would allow for bonds and investment cert...

Wien, 24. Jänner 2020 – Beim Auftakt der Wolf Theiss-Veranstaltungsreihe "The Future of" standen Rechtsfragen neuer Tec...

Warsaw, 13 September 2018 – As cryptocurrencies grow in popularity in Poland, legislators and regulators are struggling ...

Vienna, 14 March 2019 – Hot off the press! Tax expert Niklas Schmidt wrote a reference book on the technical, economic a...

Vienna, 25 October 2018 - Erste Group and ASFINAG carried out the first fully digital issue of a borrower’s loan note (...

Bucharest, 3 May 2021 - Raiffeisen Bank S.A. (Romania) had the base prospectus for its EUR 850,000,000 Euro Medium Term No...

Prague – 5 May 2021 – Wolf Theiss advised Česká spořitelna, part of Erste Group and the biggest bank operating on t...

Die Einführung von Wertrechten in das österreichische Wertpapierrecht bildet die Grundlage für den Einsatz innovativer ...

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Rise of the crypto market Lately the crypto market has made its way back into the focus of the finance sector, with all of...

Much to unpack in a single phrase It’s 2021 and by now the (former) buzzword Legal Tech is already an old shoe – h...

Rise of the crypto market Lately the crypto market has made its way back into the focus of the finance sector, with all of...

Wien, 29. April 2021 – Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield ("URW"), der weltweit führende Entwickler und Betreiber von Flagship-D...

Wien, 27. April 2021 – Der Salzburger Immobilieninvestor Walter Schisernig übernimmt mit einer internationalen Investor...

On 22 February 2021, the ministerial draft of the Restructuring and Insolvency Directive Implementation Act was published,...

Sofia, 23 April 2021 – Wolf Theiss advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Black Sea Tr...

After successfully completing a law degree, many attorneys ask themselves whether they should do an LL.M. (Master of Laws)...

Covid-19 is impacting the current use of real estate. This can be seen, for example from the decreasing demand for retail ...

Vienna, 22 April 2021 – EBEWE Pharma, a Novartis Group company, has agreed with Fareva SA to acquire its production site...

Das Bundesministerium für Finanzen hat einen Gesetzesentwurf samt Materialien, mit dem insb. ein Bundesgesetz über Pfand...

Wien, 12. April 2021 – Wolf Theiss baut seine internationale Competition-Praxisgruppe aus: mit Stefan Wartinger (33) wec...

Covid-19 wirkt sich auf auch die Nutzung von Immobilien aus. Dies zeigt sich beispielsweise in der sinkenden Nachfrage nac...

Economic and political stability, a clean and safe environment, excellent infrastructure, famous skiing resorts, good scho...

Die neue Restrukturierungsordnung in Österreich Am 22.2.2021 wurde der Ministerialentwurf zum Restrukturierungs- und Inso...

Developments in the Covid-19 era In the context of the global pandemic in 2020, which exposed the vulnerabilities with exc...

The new draft for a restructuring code in Austria On 22 February 2021, the ministerial draft of the Restructuring and Inso...

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Opportunities not to be missed Failing to see the wood for the trees in 2021 and therefore missing investment opportunitie...

Der zweite Teil des Artikels zum Thema Digitale Finanzplattformen zur Emission von Schuldscheindarlehen knüpft an die inn...

CEE continues to rise despite pandemic Growth arc long predates Covid-19 and will continue past it Last year was a trainin...

Last year was a training course for many companies in adaptation and agility. What are the lessons learnt and what is the ...

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Employee mobility rising due to remote work Beyond simply working from home, employees are now crossing borders while work...

Braucht es ein neues Gesetz oder regelt das Gesetz klar, wer in Zeiten der Pandemie Miete zu zahlen hat? Fixkostenzuschuss...

Vienna, 1 April 2021 - BNP Paribas, Erste Group Bank AG, HSBC Continental Europe and UniCredit Bank AG placed fixed rate s...

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EMPLOYERS IN CEE We look at employers’ most common questions about the current Covid-19 vacc...

The EU Digital Content Directive (EU) 2019/770, which regulates contracts for the supply of digital content and services, ...

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How do you support your female co-workers? What does it take to reach gender equality in the legal industry? And did you e...

Vienna, 24 March 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Volksbank Wien AG as Issuer on its EUR 500.000.000 0,875 % senior non-prefer...

Der von Matthias Schimka verfasste Beitrag "Die Anfechtungstatbestände der Insolvenzordnung als „schwerwiegende Rückfo...

Die Europäische Kommission hat am 24.7.2020 ein Maßnahmenpaket für die Erholung der Kapitalmärkte verabschiedet, welch...

Resilience and opportunity in Central & Eastern Europe.

Female empowerment matters – not only on March 8th, International Women’s Day, but on every other day of the y...

Mimo Hussein authored the Austria chapter of "The Consumer Finance Law Review" - 5th Edition.

Vienna, 8 March 2021 – DekaBank, DZ BANK AG, Erste Group, RBI and UniCredit successfully place a sub-benchmark issue of ...

Bucharest, 02 March 2021 – Wolf Theiss Bucharest Partner Bryan W. Jardine has again been selected as a juror for the 202...

Wien 1. März 2021 – Janus-Gruppe, das führende Wiener Reinigungs-Unternehmen im Bereich Krankenhäuser, geht an die de...

Digitale Finanzplattformen als Alternative zum analogen Kapitalmarkt am Beispiel des Finanzinstruments Schuldscheindarlehe...

Influencer marketing is part of social media, but it is not as easy it appears to be. While brands and companies love to w...

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INVEST EUROPE REPORT: CREATING VALUE AND CONTINUED GROWTH Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) now boasts over 30 years of gro...

Eva Spiegel authored the Austrian chapter of the 8th edition of The Insolvency Review. Her contribution offers a comprehen...

Lockdowns, Zugangsbeschränkungen, Sperrungen stellen Mieter und Vermieter vor neue Rechtsfragen: Ist die Miete fällig, w...

Vienna, 5 February 2021 - Erste Group Bank AG placed a fixed rate bond of S IMMO AG with a total volume of EUR 150 million...

Wien, 3. Februar 2021 – Wolf Theiss beriet den österreichischen Gastronomie-Experten TQSR Group beim Erwerb der Coffees...

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Die Corona-Pandemie hat die Arbeitswelt verändert und stellt Arbeitgeber sowohl kurz- als auch langfristig vor eine Vielz...

Vienna, 28 January 2021 – Wolf Theiss advises Oberbank AG as Issuer on it's EUR 250.000.000 0,625 % senior non preferred...

Did you know that Wolf Theiss is represented in 13 jurisdictions, covering 10 different practice areas? The fact that we j...

Vienna, 26 January 2021 – Wolf Theiss has advised IDERA, INC., USA, on the acquisition of apilayer Data Products GmbH, V...

Vienna, 21 January 2021 – Wolf Theiss has advised Xetra-listed HENSOLDT, Germany, on the acquisition of 100% of SAIL LAB...

Nach Jahren zäher Verhandlungen und mehrerer Aufschübe ist es Ende Dezember 2020 doch noch zu einem Abkommen zwischen de...

Tirana, 19 January 2021 – Wolf Theiss acted as Local Counsel in Albania and Austria to the European Bank for Reconstruct...

As sustainability has rapidly established itself throughout many sectors, it is increasingly important for legal and corpo...

In line with trends across CEE, raising funds through the trade of debt securities is increasing in Bulgaria. The lower co...

For several years, our public procurement law team has been analyzing legal topics in the industry magazine SOLID that are...

On 10 November 2020, the specific provisions on the Austrian Compliance Package     (§ 5a of the Act on the Register ...

Shareholder activism remains a prominent, and likely permanent, feature of the global corporate landscape. Recent activism...

Vienna, 15. December 2020 – On 7 December 2020, Lenzing AG successfully completed the issue and listing of EUR 500,000,0...

Legal industry without Legal Tech? That’s almost unthinkable nowadays! As one of the first law firms of the CEE/SEE ...

Wolf Theiss carefully monitors the developments and challenges related to the increasingly complex legislation designed to...

Vienna, 27 May 2020 – Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, counts on the expertise of Wolf Theiss i...

Vienna, 30 November, 2020: Wolf Theiss has advised VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) on all legal...

Almost unsolvable tasks, extremely high pressure and strict observers – Assessment Centres seem to be full of horror sto...

Wien, 24.11.2020 – Wolf Theiss hat das Tiroler Unternehmen INNIO Jenbacher bei dem Kauf der ECI-Distribution GmbH und Po...

This guide is part of our wider offerings on Financial Restructuring, which is included in our services for Special Situat...

Vienna, 16 November 2020 – Wolf Theiss has advised Cellnex Telecom S.A., Europe’s leading operator of wireless telecom...

Wien, 18. November 2020 – Wolf Theiss berät die Erste Group Bank AG, die HYPO-BANK BURGENLAND Aktiengesellschaft, die H...

The CJEU recently ruled that the intermediation service offered by Airbnb Ireland is an “information society service...

The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in July 2020 in Schrems II left companies without a clear frame...

Home office, social distancing, lockdowns – the measures taken to combat COVID-19 have impacted almost every industr...

Vom BVergG 2017 zum BVergG 2018 Da die bereits bekannte Regierungsvorlage zum BVergG 2017 in der abgelaufenen Legislaturpe...

Am 9. Dezember 2020 hielt Birgit Kraml zusammen mit Katharina von Hermanni (Pinsent Masons) ein Webinar zum Thema “M...

Warsaw, 9 November 2020 – The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) imposed fines on four board members of two b...