Established in 1999, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner is full-service Austrian law firm based in Vienna. The firm has an estimated 130 employees and 70 lawyers. The firm has a strong focus on a range of sectors in banking and finance, restructuring, M&A and projects.
Highlights
In restructuring, the firm represents a number of clients in connection with the high-profile insolvency of
SIGNA Holding GmbH. This is a notably complex case in which a considerable depth of expertise in restructuring matters is illustrated by the firm through the breadth and scale of involvement in the case.
In project development, the firm served as legal advisors for the
S - LINK infrastructure project, which is a major extension of Salzburg's regional railway system. Partners Michael Hecht and Josef Peer, advised on all legal matters for the construction, operation and enviornmental compliance for the project.
Key clients
UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Numerous banks of the Raiffeisenbank sector, BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und, Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse AG, Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen, (City of Vienna), Land Niederösterreich (Province of Lower Austria), Oekostrom, ÖBB Infrastruktur
Testimonials
2025
“Dr. Fellner is an exceptional lawyer who provides services far beyond the usual.
He has extraordinary knowledge of banking, finance and corporate law and offers tailor-made solutions, no matter how complex the problem might be.” – Banking and finance
“The lawyers at Fellner
Wratzfeld & Panters are consistently well organised and have very quick solution approaches” – Financial restructuring
“FWP delivers a client experience defined by speed, consistency and excellence. Their responsiveness is outstanding, no matter the urgency or complexity of the inquiries. FWP replies promptly and thoughtfully. Even during tight deadlines there is no abatement in the quality of their work.” – Financial restructuring
“Precise, fast, competent, team player.” – M&A
“USP is in my point of view their excellent expertise and hands-on mentality when working on matters; they are fully aware of practical issues in daily business and provide with tailor made solutions regarding each matter.” – M&A
“Very focused on the needs of their clients, combined with excellent knowledge and strategic thinking.” – PPP/PFI
“Exceptional expertise and reliable working methods.” – Project development
“Excellent legal knowledge, talent for problem solving, flexibility and creativity, friendly and professional approach.”
“Markus Fellner has a handshake
quality and we appreciate his proactive approach to finding the best solution for his clients.”
“He has a remarkable ability
to think like a business partner. He brings in a network you need to handle large restructuring files. He is an excellent mediator, bridging the different interests of the stakeholders. His advice is
always aligned with our strategic priorities.”
“Expertise, hands-on mentality, suitable solutions.”
“He is precise, innovative, always available and responds very quickly. Michael knows the business with a wide scope.”
“Very
reachable on a partner level, has always the interest of the client in mind.”
“Extreme technical expertise and prudent, organized approach.”
2024
“Best law firm in restructuring cases if Markus Fellner is in charge. Markus Fellner is a real dealmaker with great know how and engagement, always focused to find the best economic solution for the client.”- Banking and finance
“Professionalism; availability 7/24, friendly team” – Financial Service Regulatory
“Always focusing on solutions acceptable for all parties, flexibility and availability” – Financial restructuring
Markus Fellner
“Top lawyer with excellent knowledge in banking and finance law, with huge cross-border experience and friendly, solution-orientated and professional approach” – Banking and finance
“Guidance of the banks, delivers excellence in restructuring cases and litigations, both from a legal and tactical point of view and in interaction with his team.” – Restructuring
“Extremely professional, know-how in the subject matter, negotiation power, pragmatism, efficiency, strongly oriented on our needs, goal-oriented, very swift response and processing times” – Banking and finance
“Markus Fellner is one of the best experienced restructuring lawyers in Austria, well connected and has a good feeling for his clients.” – Restructuring
“Top lawyer with excellent knowledge in banking and finance law, with huge cross-border experience and friendly, solution-orientated and professional approach” – Banking and finance
“Markus Fellner is a real dealmaker with great know how and engagement, always focused to find the best economic solution for the client.” – Banking and finance
“Solution oriented, diplomatic, fast thinking” – Financial restructuring
