Areas of expertise

White-Collar Crime

White-Collar criminal investigation proceedings take a long time and show the might of the government. Dozens of investigators, expert witnesses and prosecutors try to build a case and for the defendant staying on top of events is crucial for success. We work together with well-known economics and tax experts to provide the best possible defence for you.

Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a crime you need the guidance of a law firm that is highly specialized in criminal law. Our law firm assists you from the very first interrogation until the main trial. We provide immediate support in any unexpected event, such as search warrants, arrests or seizure of assets any time, all over Austria.

Compliance

Unlawful behaviour of employees can lead to unpleasant consequences for the company. Therefore, we – as certified Compliance Officers – help you to locate and identify problematic areas and offer prevention in terms of staff training..

Extradition Law

Extradition cases usually implicate a massive time pressure. We have the necessary know-how and are able to provide important information about the human rights situation in the requesting country within a short time.

Rechtsanwalt Mag. Johann Pauer

attorneys at law | attorneys for white-collar crime

Function

Certified compliance officer

Board Member of the Association of Austrian Defense Attorneys

VÖStV

Committee member of the Vienna Bar Association

Since 2023

University lecturer at the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Vienna

Since 2022

Examination officer of the Vienna Bar Association

Since 2019

Member of the disciplinary council of theVienna Bar Association

2017 - 2023

Publications

Vita

Since 2023
Committee member of the Vienna Bar Association
Since 2022
University lecturer at the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Vienna
Since 2019
Examination officer of the Vienna Bar Association
2017 - 2023
Member of the disciplinary council of theVienna Bar Association
2017
Foundation of the law office PauerLaw
2014 - 2017
Associate/attorney at B&S Böhmdorfer Schender Rae GmbH (criminal law, extradition law)
2013
Bar Exam (Austria)
2010 - 2014
Associate in Vienna (Civil law, Criminal Law, Administrative Criminal Law)
2009 - 2010
Legal clerkship at various courts in Vienna
2004 - 2007
Law assistant at law firm Dr. Ernst Schillhammer (Criminal Law)
2003 - 2009
Law school University of Vienna
2002
Graduation BRG St. Veit/Glan
2000
Graduation Wheeler High School, Valparaiso, IN, USA

Bettina Caspar-Bures

attorneys at law | attorneys for white-collar crime

Function

Board Member of the Association of Austrian Defense Attorneys (VÖStV)

since 2023

Member of Commission 4 of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (OPCAT)

since 2018

Member of the Honorary Board of the "Justice for All" (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute)

2022-2023

Publications

The Use of Data from Monitored Mobile Phones with International Connection in Austrian Criminal Proceedings

ÖJZ 2024, 278

Extradition to Ukraine Due to Circumstances Contrary to General Violence of Articles 3 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights Deemed Inadmissible

JSt 2023, 237-239 - OLG Wien 22 Bs 32/23a

The Criminal Responsibility of Associations under Austrian Law

EJC, Compliance Elliance Journal, Volume 6 Number 2, 2020

Principle of Proportionality in the Search of Premises (§§ 5, 121 Abs 3 StPO) and Scheduling of an Oral Hearing after a Protest is Raised (§ 107 Abs 2 StPO)

JSt 2/2019, 158-162

"The Right to Questioning in the Main Hearing - Exhaustion and Creative Application of the Instrument of Request Provided in the StPO for the Promotion of Effective Defense under Article 6 of the ECHR"

JSt 2/2017, 99ff

The Measures Procedure in Austria - Potential for Improvement! Principle of Proportionality in the Search of Premises (§§ 5, 121 Abs 3 StPO)

NWV Verlag, Band 33, 187-199

Vita

Since 2024
Employed Attorney at PauerLaw
2018 - 2023
Employed Attorney at Soyer Kier Stuefer GesbR
2017
Passing of the Bar Exam
2014 - 2018
Trainee Attorney at Soyer Kier Stuefer Gesbr
2013 - 2014
Judicial clerkship in the district of the Higher Regional Court of Vienna
2013
Trainee Attorney at Bichler & Zrzavy GmbH
2013
Completion of Master of Law (WU)
2012 - 2013
Legal Assistant at Bichler & Zrzavy GmbH
2011 - 2013
Master's Degree in Business Law
2009 - 2010
Legal Assistant at Reger & Günther RA GmbH
2007 - 2008
Legal Assistant at Lansky, Ganzger & Partner
2006 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Business Law
2006
Secondary School Graduation (Matura) from Handelsakademie Wien

Rankings

Chambers Ranking

Chambers & Partners, the globally leading international market analysis company in the field of law, has listed Mag. Johann Pauer in the white-collar crime category for the year 2024.

Trend Anwaltsranking 2023

For the third year in a row, Mag. Johann Pauer has been listed in the trend Lawyers Ranking – this year in the Criminal Law category.

Chambers Ranking

Chambers & Partners, the globally leading international market analysis company in the field of law, has listed Mag. Johann Pauer in the white-collar crime category for the year 2023.

The Legal 500

The international market analysis company The Legal 500 has released its EMEA Ranking 2022 in the white-collar crime category. PauerLaw has been ranked as a 'firm to watch'.

Trend Anwaltsranking 2022

Mag. Johann Pauer has been listed again this year in the trend Lawyers Ranking in the category of Economic Criminal Law.

Trend Anwaltsranking 2021

Mag. Johann Pauer has been listed for the first time in the trend Lawyers Ranking in the category of Economic Criminal Law.

Presse

    Opening Hours
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    Fr: 9:00 - 13:00

    Adress
    Günthergasse 3/3
    1090 Wien
    2nd Office
    Herzog Bernhard Platz 5
    9300 St. Veit a. d. Glan
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