In this latest episode of our Recovery of Ukraine podcast series, Olga Ivanova (Wolf Theiss, Ukraine) speaks with Wolfgang Gomernik (CEO of DELTA Group and DELTA Ukraine), about the realities of managing large-scale construction projects in Ukraine under wartime conditions. The conversation offers practical insight into how local and international teams are working through legal, logistical and institutional challenges while contributing to the country’s reconstruction. Drawing on cross-border e...
Jul 03, 2025•22 min
In the latest episode of our Recovery of Ukraine series, podcast host Olga Ivanova, Associate at Wolf Theiss Ukraine, is joined by Senior Associate Sergii Zheka to explore the current state of dispute resolution in Ukraine. They examine how litigation and arbitration are functioning during wartime, the challenges businesses are facing and how the legal system is adapting to maintain access to justice. At a time when force majeure is frequently invoked and contract-related disputes have increased...
Apr 10, 2025•22 min
In the second episode of our "Recovery of Ukraine" series, Olga Ivanova from our office in Ukraine speaks with Georg Weingartner, Austrian Commercial Counsellor in Ukraine about the realities foreign companies face while operating in Ukraine during the ongoing war. The discussion explores how both Ukrainian and international businesses are adapting to the challenges, offering practical insights into legal and operational strategies. Georg shares his perspective on the resilience of Austrian comp...
Mar 06, 2025•17 min
In the latest episode of "Wolf Theiss Soundshot", Günter Bauer, Robert Wagner and Stefan Wartinger explore key developments in EU competition and antitrust law, including merger control, FDI screening and FSR. With regulatory complexities increasing, strategic presence matters - this is why Wolf Theiss expanded its capabilities last autumn by establishing an office in Brussels. Our Brussels team plays a central role in advising clients across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, ensuring cl...
Feb 27, 2025•9 min
In the first episode of our new Soundshot series, "Recovery of Ukraine", Olga Ivanova and Taras Dumych from our Ukrainian office explore how businesses are navigating the complex business landscape in Ukraine during the ongoing war. This episode, titled "Ukraine's Resilience in Challenging Times", focuses on the remarkable adaptability of Ukrainian and international businesses as well as on practical strategies for managing legal and operational challenges in times of war. Taras Dumych shares hi...
Jan 23, 2025•14 min
In der aktuellen Episode unseres "Wolf Theiss Soundshot”-Podcasts geben Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth einen Einblick in das Praktikumsprogramm der Sozietät. Gemeinsam mit der ehemaligen Legal Intern Hannah Jellmair teilen sie ihre persönlichen Erfahrungen und besprechen, worauf es bei einer erfolgreichen Bewerbung ankommt. Hannah berichtet begeistert von ihren positiven Erfahrungen im Assessment-Center, der Zusammenarbeit während der Verhandlungen und der wertvollen Unterstützung durch das HR-Team...
Nov 07, 2024•19 min
In der neuesten Folge des "Wolf Theiss Soundshot"-Podcasts geben Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth spannende Einblicke in das Praktikumsprogramm der Sozietät. Gemeinsam mit der ehemaligen Praktikantin Laura Plugov teilen sie ihre Erfahrungen und diskutieren über erfolgreiche Bewerbungsstrategien sowie die Eigenschaften, die für eine juristische Karriere von Bedeutung sind. Laura berichtet begeistert von den vielfältigen Projekten, an denen sie im Bereich Litigation mitwirken durfte und betont die bere...
Oct 17, 2024•12 min
In der neuesten Folge unseres Wolf Theiss Soundshot-Podcasts gewähren Fiona Altmann und Lisa Toth spannende Einblicke hinter die Kulissen von Wolf Theiss und zeigen die vielfältigen Perspektiven unserer Legal Internships auf. Gemeinsam mit Daniel Schmidt, der seine Karriere bei uns als Praktikant begann, geben sie unverzichtbare Tipps für den Bewerbungsprozess und erläutern, welche Qualifikationen wirklich gefragt sind. Daniel berichtet begeistert von seinen Projekten und den wertvollen Erfahrun...
Oct 03, 2024•24 min
In dieser Sommerfolge unseres Soundshot Podcasts nehmen Sandra Seldte und Maximilian Benke das heißeste Thema des Sommers unter die Lupe: Klimaanlagen! Dabei gehen unsere Real Estate Experten detailliert auf rechtliche Implikationen für Vermieter, Mieter und Wohnungseigentümer ein und erläutern, welche Voraussetzungen unter dem Mietrecht bzw. dem Wohnungseigentumsrecht vorliegen müssen, um eine Klimaanlage installieren zu dürfen. Mit prägnanten Einblicken in die relevanten rechtlichen Rahmenbedi...
Aug 08, 2024•22 min
Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the sixth one in our "Digital Law" series. In this episode, Roland Marko and Lisa Bernsteiner discuss the EU’s new cybersecurity framework and examine the latest legal acts designed to enhance protection against the increasing number and sophistication of cyberattacks across EU countries. This includes the NIS2 Directive, which establishes a stricter framework with comprehensive compliance and reporting obligations for a much broader range ...
Jul 04, 2024•23 min
Our latest episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the fifth one in our "Digital Law" series. In this episode, Klara Miletic and Flavius Florea discuss the interrelationship of GDPR and various legal acts under the EU's Digital Strategy. This strategy promotes the flow and access to different types of data, including personal, non-personal, machine-generated and data from products and devices. Additionally, the EU has established the rules for artificial intelligence and enhanced user pr...
Jun 20, 2024•29 min
Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the fourth in our "Digital Law" series. In this episode, we delve into the EU Data Act, a pioneering regulation establishing a framework for data sharing and interoperability within the EU and beyond. The Act is expected to have far-reaching implications across many sectors of the economy and create new business opportunities driven by data – (raw) machine data, as well as personal data. It will require companies to review their data manage...
May 29, 2024•23 min
In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Angela Liu, Sang Wha Lee, and Christian Mikosch examine the unique dynamics and cultural intricacies of Korean and Chinese law firms. Our Asia Desk specialists share fascinating insights into the naming conventions of Korean law firms, the adoption of European names by individuals, and even delve into Christian Mikosch's Chinese name. Additionally, our team discusses cultural nuances, such as KPop, KDrama, the history of the Korean language and its ties ...
May 15, 2024•24 min
Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the third one in our "Digital Law" series. In this episode, Jakub Pietrasik and Phillip Wrabetz from our IP & TMT team discuss the recently adopted EU Artificial Intelligence Act and how businesses should already begin preparing for the new legal framework. The AI Act applies not only to big players in the tech industry but to every single organization involved in the creation or use of AI systems. Based on a practical example, Jakub an...
Mar 28, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the second part of the podcast series on “Digital Law”. This time our experts, Katerina Mikulova, with expertise in e-commerce, IP and data privacy rights law, alongside Adolf Zemann, focused on IP & TMT law, address the Digital Services Act (DSA). They delve into the new legislation that is transforming the digital landscape and its effects on businesses. The significance of the DSA as a major overhaul of regulation in the digital doma...
Mar 14, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, our arbitration partner Stefan Riegler delves into the topic of "careers in international arbitration" with our distinguished guest speakers Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and Stefan Kröll, Director of the Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot. Our speakers tell their personal stories and shine a particular spotlight on the significance of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. They share valuable...
Mar 07, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Birgit Kraml and Jela Mohr discuss the topic of "ESG at Wolf Theiss". The two experts explain the responsibilities of Wolf Theiss as a law firm. They explore the importance of sustainability for companies and service providers, the impact a law firm has environmentally, but also its social responsibility, be it with regard to allowing flexible work for parents, diversity or pro bono work. Birgit and Jela further discuss topics such as the Corporate Susta...
Feb 29, 2024•16 min
The current episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast introduces a new series on digital law. Throughout this series, our tech and data law experts will provide practical insights for navigating the complex landscape of the EU's legislative initiatives in the field of digital law. In this first episode, Roland Marko and Phillip Wrabetz give an overview of what to expect from our new series and discuss key elements of the EU's Digital Strategy, including the Digital Services Act, the Artificia...
Feb 22, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Martin Gassler delves into the topic of “Competition Law and Sustainability” with our guest speakers Sonja Rentz, a lawyer representing the Austrian Federal Cartel Prosecutor and Moritz Schwarz, an economist and doctoral researcher at the University of Vienna. They examine whether competition law has has undergone a shift towards greater environmental responsibility, specifically addressing developments and the necessary trajectory for competition law an...
Jan 25, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der vierte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema "Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen". Diesmal stehen Fragen zur verpflichtenden Errichtung von Photovoltaik-Panelen bei Neubauten und regulatorische Fragen zum Betrieb und Verkauf von durch PV-Anlagen generierten Strom. Unsere Experten, Birgit Kraml, Immobilien- Bau- —und Nachhaltigkeitsrecht, und Harald Strahberger, Energie- und Umweltrecht, erläutern die Erfordernisse bei Errichtung von PV...
Nov 16, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der dritte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema "Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen". Anders als die ersten beiden Episoden – deren Schwerpunkt auf der Richtlinie über die Sorgfaltspflichten von Unternehmen im Hinblick auf Nachhaltigkeit lag – stehen diesmal rechtliche Risiken und Konfliktpotential im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und ESG zur Debatte. Die Disputes-ExpertInnen von Wolf Theiss, Theresia Welser und Markus Taufner, sind dazu heute m...
Oct 26, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In our newest edition of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, Disputes experts Borna Dejanovic and Aleksandar Ristic approach the topic of use of AI in Dispute Resolution. Against the backdrop of increasing numbers of legal practitioners relying on generative AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity, they explore concrete examples of the various ways generative AI tools are currently being used, their benefits, as well as their shortcomings. Furthermore, they address the interesting topic of legal perm...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 16
You're currently completing your legal studies or have already graduated. So, what's next? Studying law requires unwavering commitment similar to a full-time job, with all of the exams and essays to complete. But it's important to already start considering your career opportunities early on. This can help you select what you want to focus on in your studies. In this episode of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, our hope is to help support law students take a look at all of the options available to them in t...
Sep 13, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Diese Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts stellt die zweite Folge einer neuen Podcastreihe zum Thema "Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen" dar. In der ersten Folge (veröffentlicht am 11. Mai 2023) haben unsere Corporate/M&A Expertinnen Martina Edlinger und Jana Landhäußer einen kurzen Überblick über die Entwicklung und das aktuelle Gesetzgebungsverfahren auf EU Ebene hinsichtlich Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen gegeben und befassen sich in der zweiten Folge mit einzelnen w...
May 25, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Die aktuelle Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts leitet eine neue Podcastreihe ein, die sich mit der geplanten EU Richtlinie über die Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen befasst. Dieses sieht Sorgfaltspflichten im Hinblick auf die Einhaltung von Menschenrechten, Umweltstandards und Klimaschutz entlang der gesamten Lieferkette vor. In der ersten Folge dieser Podcastreihe geben Martina Edlinger und Jana Landhäußer, beide Wolf Theiss Corporate/M&A, einen kurzen Überblick über den derz...
May 11, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In our newest edition of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, international arbitration specialist Sofia Kovačević from Wolf Theiss Vienna is joined by two guest speakers, International Arbitration Partner from Hanotiau & Van Den Berg, Iuliana Iancu, and Deputy Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration Dimitra Tsakiri. Their discussion centers around their experiences within the field of international arbitration from the perspective of an arbitrator, counsel and ICC representative. They highl...
Apr 27, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In dieser Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts setzen sich unsere beiden Immobilienrechtsexpertinnen Marion Schimböck und Elisabeth Werginz mit der Mietzinsindexierung in Zusammenhang mit der aktuellen Inflation näher auseinander. Im Großteil der Mietverträge sind Wertanpassungsklauseln vereinbart, welche die Vermieter zur Anhebung des Mietzinses berechtigen. Da die derzeitige Inflation aber für viele bereits ohnehin eine massive finanzielle Herausforderung bedeutet, stellt sich die Frage, o...
Apr 06, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In dieser Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts diskutieren die ImmobilienrechtsexpertInnen Partnerin Birgit Kraml und Partner Peter Oberlechner gemeinsam mit der Geschäftsführerin der EHL Wohnen GmbH, Karina Schunker, über das "Bestellerprinzip" und die Vermietung von Wohnimmobilien am österreichischen Markt. Bisher wird die Maklergebühr bei der Vermietung in der Regel von Vermieter und Mieter bezahlt. Mit der geplanten Einführung des "Bestellerprinzips" (das Gesetz soll im März beschlossen ...
Feb 23, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Renewables expert and Managing Partner of the firm's Bucharest office Bryan W. Jardine takes a deep look into Romania's renewable energy market with Mr. James Colter Eadie, who is the Founder and CEO of Jade Power Trust. Bryan and James discuss the historic subsidies that were granted to renewable energy investors in Romania between 2012 -2016 (in the form of tradeable green certificates) and how this development, along with the country’s abundant geographical advantages, led to a largely unexpe...
Feb 09, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In our newest edition of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, energy specialist Peter Ihasz from Wolf Theiss Budapest speaks with and tech & IP expert Flavius Florea from our Bucharest office regarding Flavius' recent article entitled "Artificial Intelligence & the future of IP rights". Flavius points out that the effective regulation of IP rights for AI systems and the creations of AI systems is critically important beyond just the need for legal clarity, because it can directly affect the motivation...
Nov 10, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8
