2026
Chambers European Guide 2026: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria
Jaufer Rechtsanwälte (Band 3),
Clemens Jaufer (Band 2),
Mario Leistentritt (Band 4)

“The team combines strong legal expertise with a highly pragmatic approach and clear and effective communication with both clients and authorities.”, „Clemens Jaufer stands out for his personal approach, understanding of the business context and clear communication. He combines deep legal expertise with a high level of pragmatism and the ability to explain complex issues in a clear, practical way.”, „Mario Leistentritt is definitely a recommendable lawyer.”

January/February 2026
Juve-Magazin:
Insolvency and Restructuring

Competitors acclaim name partner Dr. Clemens Jaufer as an omnipresent and highly seasoned crisis advisor  — an insolvency administrator who also specializes in restructuring consultancy, is exceptionally well-connected, and provides highly professional support. Furthermore, JUVE notes that the partners maintain a strong market presence and that the firm regularly acquires new clients through referrals.

Regarding the younger partners, JUVE highlights that the boutique benefits from Dr. Franziska Jaufer’s excellent networking and long-standing contacts within the HR departments of numerous organizations. Additionally, the publication emphasizes that Dr. Mario Leistentritt is “exceptionally strong in out-of-court matters,” and that Alexander Painsi “acts constructively and to the point,” delivering the best possible solutions within a short time.

2025
Legal500 EMEA Guide: Insolvency and corporate recovery – Austria
Band 3

“Focus on relevant issues, transparency and solution oriented. Very important for us, Jaufer Rechtsanwälte are very clear and honest in their communication. Strong partnership due to mutual targets.”, “Jaufer is an absolute GO TO restructuring & insolvency boutique in the Austrian market. They are very experienced in representing debtors in out-of-court and especially in-court restructuring processes, have a great network combined with to-the-point expertise.”

April 2025
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

January/February 2025
Juve-Magazin: Top Law Firms in Austria
Styria: ★★★★

Frequently recommended: Clemens Jaufer (“very professional support”, professionell, schnell, friendly manner, competent presence”, clients; “one of the best insolvency lawyers of his time”, “most sought-after debtor representative in Austria”, competitor), Mario Leistentritt (“very good and fast work”, client; “top insolvency lawyer”, competitor about both)

2025
Chambers European Guide 2025: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria
Jaufer Rechtsanwälte (Band 3),
Clemens Jaufer (Band 2),
Mario Leistentritt (Up and coming)

„Jaufer Rechtsanwälte has excellent expertise in this area and a focus on solution-oriented advice and negotiations”, „Clemens Jaufer’s strengths are his out-of-the-box thinking, experience and commercial awareness”, „Mario Leistentritt manages to bring complex facts to legal assessments within a very short period of time”

May 2024
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

January/February 2024
Juve-Magazin: Insolvency and Restructuring
Verwaltung und Schuldnervertretung: ★★★★
Sanierung und Restrukturierung: ★★★

Frequently recommended: Dr. Clemens Jaufer (“extremely competent, highly efficient, client- and solution-oriented, absolute expert with an eye for what is economically essential”, “best lawyer ever, gives you a good feeling”, clients; “very present”, “experienced, great insolvency lawyer”, competitors), Dr. Mario Leistentritt (“Rising Star”, competitor; “high-quality work, integrity, goal- and solution-oriented”, competitors about both), Alexander Painsi (“up & coming”, “good negotiation skills”, clients; “solution-oriented, goal-driven, close and excellent collaboration, technically outstanding, integrity”, competitors)

2024
Chambers Europe Guide 2024: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria
Jaufer Rechtsanwälte (Band 3),
Clemens Jaufer (Band 2),
Mario Leistentritt (Up and coming)

Clemens Jaufer (“a strategic thinker and an unparalleled communicator”), Mario Leistentritt (
“a brilliant next-generation partner in the Austrian market”)

May 2023
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

January/February 2023
Juve-Magazin: Top Law Firms in Austria
Styria: ★★★

2023
Chambers Europe Guide 2023: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria
Leading Firm

“They handle very complex legal and economic problems with very high legal competence”
“The team is always focused, providing very short response time”

May 2022
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

January/February 2022
Juve-Magazin: Insolvency and Restructuring
Insolvenzverwaltung, Schuldnervertretung: ★★★
Sanierung und Restrukturierung: ★★

Frequently recommended: Clemens Jaufer (“very level-headed colleague”, “very prominent, smooth transition”, “professionally and personally strong”, competitors), Mario Leistentritt (“excellent lawyers”, competitors about both)

2022
Chambers Europe Guide 2022: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria
Leading Firm

“excellent service in all legal issues and profound knowledge in commercial issues”
“the clear way in which problems are laid out and discussed and solutions are offered”

May 2021
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

January/February 2021
Juve-Magazin: Top Law Firms in Austria
Styria: ★★★

Frequently recommended: Clemens Jaufer (“one of the best insolvency lawyers”, client; “very present as a debtor representative”, “excellent network”, “absolute insolvency law specialist with extensive know-how and experience”, competitor), Mario Leistentritt (“very solution-oriented”, “up-and-coming”, competitor)

2021
Chambers Europe Guide 2021: Restructuring/Insolvency – Austria

“Firstly, Clemens Jaufer has the international view and experience. Secondly, he is great at being commercial and open to treading new paths. Lastly, he is well connected with people in Austria and has a very calm manner in interactions.”

April 2020
Trend Lawyers Ranking
Clemens Jaufer – Top 10 (Insolvency and Restructuring)

May/June 2020
Juve-Magazin: Insolvency and Restructuring