Wolf Theiss is an Austrian firm with a network across Central and Eastern Europe, including offices in 13 countries. The Hungarian branch of the firm is based in Budapest where it employs 30 lawyers including four partners. 

Focusses / specialism 

The firm is strong in energy project development work, as well as working on private equity M&A deals. 

The banking and finance team assists clients on loans, project finance, commercial lending and regulatory advice. The firm assists both borrowers and lenders in cross-border transactions. 

The firm’s projects offering has particular expertise in energy advice, assisting clients in renewables like solar and wind, as well as hydrocarbons like natural gas.  

M&A work for the firm includes cross-border transactions, assisting both buyers and sellers. The team assists in private equity transactions, as well as strategic and public acquisitions. 

Key clients 

Key clients include OTP Bank, BNP Paribas, Equistone, Barclays Bank, UniCredit Bank Austria, Erste Group Bank, Enlight Renewable Energy, Recom, 4iG and Türk Telekom International. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Detailed, accurate approach and good interpretation of temporary laws introduced because of Covid-19.” 

“Responsiveness, good industry knowledge, problem-solving approach, timely clients' alerts.”