Offering a wealth of experience in compliance matters, Cerha Hempel excels at the intersection of white-collar crime with business and EU regulatory law. Praised by clients as ‘one of the market leaders in the field of white-collar crime’, the team’s focus areas encompass the full spectrum of investigations, including those of parliamentary committees, as well as court and appeal proceedings. Stefan Huber is an expert in sanctions compliance and leads the team alongside Hans Kristoferitsch, who is a key contact for work related to public and administrative law, and Peter Lewisch , who is well versed in matters with international elements.

KOLLMANN, WOLM RECHTSANWÄLTE  specialises in defending individuals in court proceedings and advising corporate clients on compliance topics and investigations, with the team’s busy workload extending to handling allegations of bribery, money laundering, fraud and bankruptcy-related offenses. Heading the practice alongside Philipp Wolm, Lukas Kollmann is recommended for the defence of managers in commercial criminal matters such as embezzlement, while Wolm is well regarded for expertise in detention matters. Miriam Astl joined in July 2024 from DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH, further bolstering the firm’s capabilities in cases with corporate and finance law elements.

Frequently representing corporates as well as high-net-worth individuals and politicians,Wess Kux Kispert & Eckert Rechtsanwalts GmbH is reputed for handling some of the most high-profile white-collar crime cases in Austria, with the team’s broad portfolio including advice on compliance structures and internal investigations as well as defence against allegations of fraud and corruption. Described by clients as ‘one of the most remarkable players in the field‘, Norbert Wess co-heads the practice alongside Felix Ruhmannseder, whose double-qualification in Austria and Germany adds to the firm’s international expertise.

Highlighted by clients for ‘outstanding expertise and commitment’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG stands out for defending clients, which include individuals and corporates equally, against allegations of fraud and money laundering. The practice is jointly steered by Clemens Trauttenberg , who focuses on acting in multi-jurisdictional matters, including the defence against allegations of bribery, embezzlement and identity theft, and Nikolaus Loudon, who is equipped to represent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, with noteworthy experience in advice on dawn raids and asset forfeiture. Valerie Hohenberg heads the firm’s asset recovery and global enforcement team and specialises in this context in fraud and corruption matters.

Particularly recommended for representing corporate clients, Binder Grösswang is well-regarded for handling internal investigations, criminal investigations and proceedings as well as compliance matters, with vast knowledge of the intersection between criminal and civil law and the defence of clients against allegations of fraud, bribery and embezzlement. Stefan Albiez leads the team and specialises in white-collar crime in the financial services arena, while the ‘highly competent’  Thomas Hartl is adept at corporate crime, including related compliance procedures.

Praised by clients for delivering ‘precise and strategic legal advice’, BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law is frequently sought out by corporates and individuals from the banking, construction, and insurance segments and offers specialisms in accounting and crypto-related fraud. Practice co-head Christopher Schrank, whose repertoire extends to the defence against allegations of bribery, market manipulation and insider trading leads the department alongside Alexander Stücklberger, who was promoted to partner in January 2024 and is proficient in bribery, embezzlement, market abuse, and asset recovery cases.

DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH ‘s full-service offering includes expertise in compliance matters, internal investigations and active cases concerning the full range of corporate crime. Described by clients as ‘outstanding in his capacity, knowledge and experience’, Georg Krakow leads the department and has a longstanding reputation for expertise in all areas of white-collar crime and a track record in high-profile corruption cases. Szymon Świderski joined the team in April 2024 and is a specialist for financial crime, whereas Miriam Astl departed in June 2024.

Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ‘very experienced and competent’ team shows particular strength in matters that are intertwined with other areas of law, such as competition, procurement, tax and environmental law, and is well known for expert knowledge of criminal procedure law. The practice is jointly steered by Bernd Wiesinger, whose areas of expertise include the defense against allegations of balance sheet falsification and bribery, and René Haumer, who is a name to note for internal investigations and administrative criminal law. Wolfgang Moringer continues to support the team as of-counsel.

Highlighted by clients for combining ‘true professionalism with excellent client responsiveness’, KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH‘s focus areas encompasses allegations of sanction violations, criminal offences related to bankruptcy proceedings, and cartel offences such as allegations of price-rigging, as well as a variety of internal investigations. Thomas Voppichler heads the practice and is a key contact for the firm’s international clients, frequently acting in cross-border matters regarding allegations such as fraud and embezzlement.

Renowned for vast knowledge of cartel offences in the construction industry, ‘high-class law firm’ petsche pollak attorneys at law‘s recent work highlights include the representation of clients in proceedings related to bankruptcy offences, allegations of bribery, and breach of trust.Simone Petsche-Demmel covers both criminal proceedings and civil litigation and heads the team alongside Andreas Pollak, who is well-versed in handling the full range of white collar crime, and an expert in defending clients against allegations of corruption.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH leverages expert knowledge from various departments within the firm and is equipped to advise on the full range of business crime and is particularly well versed in representing victims of criminal conduct in both civil and criminal proceedings. Focusing on corporate criminal defence, Stephan Steinhofer is one of the key team members of the white-collar crime group, which is embedded in the firm’s dispute resolution department under Florian Kremslehner.

Advising clients on the full range of business crime, LeitnerLaw Rechtsanwälte has a with a noteworthy specialism in advice on tax-related offences such as tax evasion. The practice is led by Mario Schmieder, who clients describe as a ‘specialist in proceedings in the field of commercial and financial criminal law’, and Simone Tober, who excels in representing clients in environmental criminal proceedings.

Fielding a ‘strong and experienced team of professionals’, PauerLaw ‘s recent work highlights include the defence of clients against allegations of embezzlement and bribery. Johann Pauer  is well-known for expert advice on the full range of white-collar crime and leads the practice alongside ‘highly accomplished attorney’ Bettina Caspar-Bures, who joined the firm from SOYER KIER STUEFER in March 2023.

Oliver Loksa leads Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)’s white-collar crime and criminal defence, which is embedded in the firm’s compliance and internal investigations group under Christoph Haid. This setup enables the team to comfortably operate across the entire CEE region, with its focus areas including compliance advice in industries such as automotive, insurance, and oil and gas. Loksa is an experienced defense lawyer with a particular focus on procedural law and a portfolio which extends to handling allegations of bid-rigging, fraud, and bribery.