Laura Family Offices

Overview

Laura Family Offices is a Vienna-based consulting firm specializing in sanctions advisory, international transaction management, market entry, family office services, and private client solutions. Their multilingual team provides comprehensive, tailor-made support for businesses and individuals navigating international regulations, cross-border transactions, and wealth management. The firm is led by Dr. Lukas Röper, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in international banks, law firms, and Big4 consulting firms. Dr. Röper has held various leadership positions, including partner at PwC and general counsel at international banks. He is also a certified compliance and data protection officer, author of numerous publications on financial law, and a lecturer at the University of Vienna for M&A. The firm's services include market sounding and market entry assistance, investments across multiple asset classes, family office services, private client solutions, international transaction management, and sanctions advisory. They assist international companies with entering Austrian or EU markets, provide bespoke asset management strategies, and offer personalized advisory for wealth protection and philanthropic endeavors. Their international transaction management services include cross-border deal structuring, regulatory and compliance checks, and documentation and licensing. In sanctions advisory, they design and implement sanctions-compliant frameworks, provide IT solutions and monitoring, and conduct tailored training sessions to help clients stay informed about the latest restrictions. The firm's approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique needs, combining expert insight with personalized strategies to guide clients through every step—from initial consultation to ongoing support. They leverage a robust international network of legal advisors, financial institutions, and industry partners, offering both local expertise and worldwide connections. Their commitment to a client-centric approach ensures personalized strategies, meticulous due diligence, and unwavering dedication to client objectives.

Investment Focus

• Focus on early-stage to late-stage investments, including pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations
• Geographical focus on Austria, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Israel
• Interest in sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, financial services, real estate, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, retail, education, agriculture, and hospitality