VINCENT VERTNEG

Background

Vincent earned his law degree (Mag.iur) from the University of Vienna and is fluent in German and English. After gaining extensive dispute resolution experience at a leading Austrian law firm, where he represented national and international corporations in numerous complex proceedings before Austrian courts, Vincent joined petsche pollak as an associate in 2020. He was admitted to the Austrian Bar in October 2020 and was promoted to Counsel in 2023 and to Partner in 2026. Drawing on his background as a successful semi-professional American football player – a multiple Austrian and European champion and former member of Austria’s junior national team – Vincent is a strong team player who consistently prioritizes his clients’ success and works tirelessly to achieve their objectives.

Areas of expertise

Vincent focuses on advising and defending individuals and companies in complex white collar criminal matters. He represents clients in investigations and trial proceedings before prosecuting authorities and criminal courts. A particular focus of his practice is advising and representing companies and their executives in connection with criminal allegations and liability issues related to ESG matters, including greenwashing allegations and environmental criminal law. In addition, he regularly advises and represents Austrian and international companies in civil disputes, particularly in the enforcement and defense of damages, warranty and product liability claims. Representative matters Vincent has handled include the defense of Austria’s leading construction company in criminal proceedings related to the Austrian “construction cartel”; the representation of an Austrian real estate investor in criminal proceedings concerning the alleged bribery of Austria’s former Vice Chancellor; the representation of the chairman of the supervisory board of an international corporation in criminal proceedings in connection with fraud allegations following a Post-M&A dispute; and defending a leading international medical device manufacturer against product liability claims.

Contact:

T +43 1 33 60 179