EY Law Austria – Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

What EY Law Austria – Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH does

EY Law Austria – Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH is an independent Austrian full-service commercial law firm operating as part of the global EY Law network, which connects it to more than 3,000 lawyers and legal experts across over 80 jurisdictions. Headquartered in Vienna's IZD-Tower (Wagramer Straße 19/33, 1220 Wien) with additional offices in Salzburg (Sterneck Straße 31) and Linz, the firm employs 68 people and is led by a seven-partner team that includes three female partners (Helen Pelzmann, Julia Karl, Ulrike Sehrschön, and Katrin Speigner). The firm is a privately held Austrian GmbH; its shareholder base mirrors the partnership roster, and there is no external equity participation. The legal entity cooperates with Ernst & Young Law GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, providing the formal anchor for cross-border mandates.

The firm's service catalogue spans 16 practice areas organised around business law, including Transactions/M&A, Banking and Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate, IP/IT, Employment, Compliance, Data Protection and Cybersecurity, Antitrust, Public Law, Public Procurement, Legal Operations, Energy Law, and a differentiated NewTech / Digital Law practice covering the EU AI Act, MiCAR, tokenisation, blockchain, smart contracts, and metaverse matters. Service delivery is partner-led and consultative, with no intermediaries, digital marketplace, or self-service channels. Fees are governed by the Austrian Rechtsanwaltstarifgesetz (RATG) and Allgemeine Honorar-Kriterien (AHK) statutory framework, while pricing structure is not publicly disclosed. The firm uses "technology-supported legal advice" but does not disclose proprietary AI, software products, or platforms.

EY Law Austria serves enterprise clients exclusively — national and international corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities, FinTech and crypto-asset service providers, real estate investors, and growth companies. Named mandates include MiCAR licensing for WhiteBIT EU, 21bitcoin, Bitpanda, and Matter Labs; cross-border education sector M&A for St. Gilgen International School and Cognita; long-term employment law advisory for BWT Group; and Austrian transactions for SkiStar and EMCO Group. The firm's distribution relies on three domestic offices plus the EY Law global network for cross-border referrals, supported by analyst recognition in Chambers (FinTech Band 1 2024 and 2026, Europe, Global), Legal 500 EMEA, JUVE, IFLR 1000, WTR 1000, and Handelsblatt.

Name

EY Law Austria – Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Legal name

Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Website

https://eylaw.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EY Law Austria is a full-service Austrian commercial law firm and part of the EY Law global network (3,000+ lawyers, 80+ jurisdictions), serving enterprises with M&A, banking, real estate, public law, and differentiated FinTech/MiCAR advisory from Vienna, Salzburg, and Linz.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (BPAEAPAK)

Keywords

• Commercial legal advisory
• Corporate M&A law
• Banking capital markets law
• Fintech crypto regulation
• Public procurement law

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed according to the Austrian Rechtsanwaltstarifgesetz (RATG) and Allgemeine Honorar-Kriterien (AHK). Services span corporate law, M&A, real estate, employment, banking, capital markets, compliance, data protection, digital law, and public procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EY Law Austria is a full-service Austrian commercial law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory services across all disciplines of business law, including corporate/M&A, banking and capital markets, employment, real estate, compliance, data protection, public procurement, antitrust, IP/IT, and emerging technology law. The firm particularly differentiates through its NewTech Practice covering FinTech, crypto-assets (MiCAR), AI Act, blockchain, and digital transformation legal advisory, serving national and international corporations, financial institutions, FinTech/crypto companies, and public sector entities.

Product overview

EY Law Austria – Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH is a full-service Austrian law firm and part of the global EY Law network with over 3,000 lawyers in 80+ jurisdictions. The firm provides comprehensive legal advisory services organized into specialized practice groups covering Employment Law, Banking and Capital Markets, Compliance, Data Protection and Cyber Security, Digital Law (including AI Act and Metaverse), Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate, IP/IT, Antitrust and Competition Law, Legal Operations, Public Law, Tokenisation and FinTech, Transactions/M&A, Public Procurement, and Energy Law. The NewTech Practice is a standout specialized team addressing AI, blockchain, and crypto-asset regulation, including MiCAR licensing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Law (Arbeitsrecht) Legal advisory on all aspects of employment law, including workplace relations, labor disputes, employee rights, and joint development of technology-supported employment contract platforms. Serves enterprises with domestic and international workforce needs.
• Banking and Capital Markets Law | Financial Services Advisory on banking regulation, capital markets transactions, financial services licensing, and regulatory compliance for banks, financial institutions, and listed companies.
• Compliance Services Corporate compliance advisory including regulatory compliance frameworks, internal controls, and whistleblower protection programs for enterprises.
• Data Protection and Cyber Security GDPR compliance, data protection advisory, and cybersecurity legal frameworks for organizations processing personal data.
• Digital Law | AI Act | Metaverse Legal advisory on AI regulation (AI Act), digital assets, metaverse legal frameworks, and emerging technology law for technology companies and digitally transforming enterprises.
• Corporate and Commercial Law Corporate governance, commercial contracts, company law, and business restructuring advisory for corporations and growth-stage companies.
• Real Estate Law (Immobilienrecht) Comprehensive real estate legal services including transactions, development, financing, and property disputes for domestic and international investors in Austrian real estate markets.
• IP | IT Intellectual property protection, IT contracts, software licensing, and technology law advisory for brand owners and technology companies.
• Antitrust and Competition Law Competition law compliance, merger control, and antitrust regulatory advisory for corporations operating in Austria and the EU.
• Legal Operations | Legal Managed Services Efficiency optimization for in-house legal departments and managed legal services delivery, leveraging technology and EY's broader consulting expertise.
• Public Law (Öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht) Public procurement, regulatory affairs, and government-facing legal advisory for public sector bodies and private entities dealing with public authorities.
• Tokenisation & FinTech Cryptocurrency regulation, tokenization legal frameworks, and FinTech licensing advisory including MiCAR licensing for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
• Transactions | M&A Merger and acquisition advisory, transaction structuring, due diligence, and deal execution for national and cross-border transactions.
• Public Procurement Law (Vergaberecht) Public procurement procedures, bid advisory, and procurement dispute resolution for contracting authorities and bidders in Austria and EU-wide tenders.
• Energy Law Electricity market regulation, energy law compliance, and power sector transformation advisory for utilities and energy companies.
• NewTech Practice Specialized cross-practice team addressing AI, blockchain, crypto-assets, and digital transformation legal advisory; leads MiCAR licensing support and digital asset regulation. Band 1 ranked in Chambers FinTech.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Austrian law firm to achieve Band 1 in Chambers FinTech Ranking 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ernst & Young Law GmbH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH cooperates with Ernst & Young Law GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany. This partnership is integral to the EY Law global network structure and enables cross-border advisory services.
• EY Law Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY Law Austria is part of the EY Law global network with more than 3,000 lawyers and legal experts in over 80 jurisdictions. The network enables cross-border mandates and provides access to local legal expertise worldwide.
• ELSA (European Law Students' Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEY Law partners with ELSA Austria and ELSA WU Wien for student events, summer law schools, and educational programs. The firm participates in recruiting events and educational initiatives targeting law students.
• GrECo International AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-speaker at the 'Zukunft gestalten' event series on M&A and investment topics
• Salzburger SparkasseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of the 'Zukunft gestalten' event series on transactions and investments
• AWS (Austria Wirtschaftsservice)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-speaker at the 'Zukunft gestalten' event series providing startup support insights
• European Law Institute (ELI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Hanzl participates as project manager in ELI research projects including Blockchain and Smart Contracts and Succession of Digital Assets

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Wolf Theiss: Major Austrian full-service commercial law firm with strong CEE reach, recognized in banking/finance, M&A, and regulatory. Closely overlaps EY Law Austria on transaction work and ranked in the same Chambers and Legal 500 tiers.
• Binder Grösswang: Austrian full-service commercial law firm with leading M&A, banking, and corporate practices. Comparable to EY Law Austria on mid- and large-cap domestic Austrian transactions and on regulatory matters.
• DORDA Rechtsanwälte: Vienna-based full-service commercial law firm with strong tech/IP, M&A, and data protection practices. Directly comparable on Austrian enterprise advisory and on digital law where EY Law Austria's NewTech practice competes.
• Schoenherr Attorneys-at-Law: Largest Austria-headquartered full-service commercial law firm with deep corporate/M&A, banking/finance, and regulatory practices. Directly comparable to EY Law Austria in serving Austrian corporates and financial institutions across overlapping practice areas.
• PwC Legal Austria: Big4-affiliated Austrian legal practice. Mirrors EY Law Austria's GTM of bundling legal with tax/audit/consulting and competes for the same enterprise and cross-border mandates in Austria.
• KPMG Law Austria: Big4-affiliated law firm in Austria with similar positioning to EY Law Austria — leveraging a Big4 network and multidisciplinary integration. The closest direct structural peer given the Big4 law-firm model.
• CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz: Austrian arm of global CMS network offering full commercial law services including M&A, banking, IP/IT, and public procurement. Head-to-head competitor on enterprise mandates and Chambers-ranked practices.
• Deloitte Legal Austria: Big4-affiliated Austrian legal practice covering corporate, M&A, employment, and regulatory. Direct structural parallel to EY Law Austria within the Big4 law-firm ecosystem in Austria.

Broad incumbents

• Freshfields (Austria): Global elite law firm with Austrian capability covering M&A, finance, and regulatory. Overlaps with EY Law Austria on large cross-border transactions while bringing broader global resources.
• DLA Piper (Austria): Global law firm with Austrian presence covering corporate, finance, IP/Tech, and regulatory. Overlaps EY Law Austria on cross-border mandates and competes for the same enterprise and FinTech clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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