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Markus Fellner
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Markus Fellner
Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Restructuring/Insolvency

Austria

16 Years Ranked

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Band 2

Litigation

Austria

1 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Banking & Finance

Austria

16 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Austria

19 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Markus Fellner

Europe

Practice Areas

- banking and finance

- corporate/M&A

- dispute resolution

- insolvency and restructuring

Career

Markus was admitted to the Austrian bar in 1998 and has founded Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners (fwp) in 1999. He provides legal advice on high-profile corporate & M&A transactions, banking and finance law as well as on complex corporate restructurings / insolvencies. He has been awarded a law degree from the University of Vienna and a business degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In addition to his full-time work at fwp, he also lectures at various institutions.

Professional Memberships

TerraLex I Since 2010, fwp has been the sole Austrian member of the leading global referral network TerraLex.

Association of European Lawyers (AEL) The emphasis fwp places on cross-border cooperation is also highlighted by our long-standing membership in the Association of European Lawyers (AEL), which provides a strong platform for pan-European cross-border transactions and legal advice, and is a source of on-going referrals.

International Bar Association (IBA)

Publications

Markus published a considerable number of articles and essays on the following topics: capital maintenance rules in Austria, M&A and business restructuring and insolvency.

Personal

He speaks German, English and Italian.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Austria

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Markus Fellner is widely considered one of Austria's top restructuring experts. He regularly advises lenders on complex financial restructurings and refinancings, with further expertise in insolvency proceedings.

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Banking & Finance - Austria

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Band 2
Individual Editorial
Markus Fellner is held in high esteem for his expertise in banking and finance affairs, advising clients on restructurings, M&A-related mandates and loan sales. He is known for his strong banking client base.
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Litigation - Austria

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Markus Fellner is best known in the market for his expertise in finance sector litigation, with experience in restructuring and regulatory work. He further assists with post-M&A and shareholder disputes.

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Experienced lawyer Markus Fellner is sought after for his strength in M&A transactions, restructurings and financings. He is a visible name in the banking and finance sector.
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Markus Fellner

Global Practice Guide
Corporate M&A 2025
Austria | Trends and Developments
Markus Fellner
Peter Blaschke
Paul Luiki
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Peter Blaschke, Paul Luiki
Article • Mar 2025
Global Practice Guide
Insolvency 2024
Austria | Trends and Developments
Markus Fellner
Florian Kranebitter
Florian Henöckl
Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter, Florian Henöckl, Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Article • Oct 2024
Global Practice Guide
Insolvency 2024
Austria | Law and Practice
Markus Fellner
Florian Kranebitter
Florian Henöckl
Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Authored by
Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter, Florian Henöckl, Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz
Article • Oct 2024

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Banking & Finance 2024 | Austria | Law and Practice
Authored by: Markus Fellner, Florian Henöckl, Veronika Seronova
Global Practice Guide Oct 2024 Article
Acquisition Finance 2024 | Austria | Law and Practice
Authored by: Markus Fellner, Florian Kranebitter
Global Practice Guide May 2024 Article

Strengths

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Markus Fellner is a real deal maker with great know-how and engagement. He is key in complex negotiations. He is always focused on finding the best economic solutions for the client.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner is an undisputed restructuring expert.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner is one of the leading lawyers when it comes to representing lenders and Austrian banks.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner is the most important player in the Austrian restructuring market.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner has good negotiation skills.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers European Guide

No one understands our business and our needs as well as Markus Fellner. He aligns his advice with our strategic goal, which is very valuable to us.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner provides end-to-end service and we know that once we talk to him, he is always ready to do anything. He offers out-of-the-box information.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner knows what he has to deliver and does so to the high level that we need. He is always reachable.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers European Guide

Having Markus Fellner is key in complex negotiations. He is a real dealmaker with great know-how and engagement. He is always focused on finding the best economic solutions for his clients.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner has a good reputation and is a smart guy.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner delivers great service. He is always reachable, understands our business and complex problems quickly and provides experienced solutions.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner has exceptional intellect and is a strong fighter and crisp communicator.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Markus Fellner has a really deep understanding of economics and is an excellent lawyer.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Articles, highlights and press releases

7 items provided by Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Press Release

fwp ad­vises SORAVIA on ac­quis­i­tion of in­terests in LOISIUM

fwp has advised SORAVIA, one of the leading real estate groups in Austria and Germany, on the acquisition of interests in Loisium Holding GmbH. Closing took place on 2 December 2022.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

Advised Kom­munalkredit on the ac­quis­i­tion of a ma­jor­ity in­terest in Kom­munalkredit by Altor

Vienna, February 2023. fwp has successfully advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG in the course of the acquisition of an 80% majority interest in Kommunalkredit by the Swedish private equity investor Altor.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

Advised Kom­munalkredit on the ac­quis­i­tion of a ma­jor­ity in­terest in Kom­munalkredit by Altor

Vienna, February 2023. fwp has successfully advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG in the course of the acquisition of an 80% majority interest in Kommunalkredit by the Swedish private equity investor Altor.

Mar 21, 2023
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp is ad­vising Im­mob­i­lien Hold­ing GmbH

fwp is ad­vising Im­mob­i­lien Hold­ing GmbH, a sub­si­di­ary of Uni­Credit, on the sale of its share­hold­ing in AR­WAG Hold­ing Ak­tiengesell­schaft

Mar 1, 2021
Authored by Markus Fellner, Elisa Kaplenig, Daniel Wadl, Peter Stiegler
Press Release

fwp contributed to successfully concluding Kika-Leiner real estate sale

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) advised Steinhoff Möbel Holding GmbH throughout the process of selling the Kika/Leiner real estate companies to SIGNA Group.

Feb 11, 2019
Authored by Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp advises on sale of real estate development company BAI

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) provides advice and support to Immobilien Holding in connection with the selling of its real estate development subsidiary, BAI.

May 30, 2017
Authored by Kurt Wratzfeld, Lukas Flener, Paul Luiki, Markus Fellner
Press Release

fwp advises Loacker Recycling GmbH on the takeover of Häusle GmbH

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (fwp) advises Loacker Recycling GmbH on the complete takeover process concerning Häusle GmbH.

May 30, 2017
Authored by Markus Fellner, Kurt Wratzfeld, Lukas Flener, Irena Gogl-Hassanin

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