White-Collar Crime - Austria
What the team is known for
petsche pollak attorneys at law is a reputable dispute resolution boutique active in a range of white-collar crime matters. The team acts for corporates and senior managers on cases relating to embezzlement, fraud and corporate criminal liability. The law firm offers further experience in competition-related issues, predominantly involving allegations of cartel behaviour, and is active in abuse of trust matters.
Strengths
"The firm's main focus is on white-collar criminal law, and although it is a small boutique, criminal law is practised here as a passion, which translates into extremely committed work for the highest level of client satisfaction."
"Answers are usually delivered very quickly."
"The firm has very specialised lawyers and excellent responsiveness."
"The team offers a structured approach and is goal-oriented."
Work highlights
petsche pollak attorneys at law represented STRABAG in criminal investigation into an alleged cartel.
Notable practitioners
Andreas Pollak is well known for his defence work, representing individuals in a range of white-collar crime mandates. His expertise includes cases of alleged fraud, corruption, bribery and breach of trust. "Andreas is business-focused, commercial, and sensible in his advice." "Andreas Pollak has a good relationship with the prosecutors and can get things done faster than usual. He is efficient in dealings with prosecutors and excellent in taking instructions from clients." "He is a brilliant colleague, always reliable in his work and counsel." "You can count on him."
Simone Petsche-Demmel enters the ranking following sterling feedback from clients and peers. She has experience assisting clients in investigations and negligence cases. She is adept at handling allegations of embezzlement and insider trading. "Simone has a very networked approach with an interdisciplinary view and is technically very strong."