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Biography
Experience
Roman Hager has extensive experience in banking and finance, having held various positions in the financial industry, including eight years in executive and management roles for banks and asset management firms. He has over 15 years of in-house experience in international banking groups, providing legal support to companies in financing, investment, acquisition, and restructuring matters. He is a trusted advisor to management and owners of private entities, leveraging both legal expertise and business acumen.
Specialty
Roman Hager specializes in contract law, corporate law, regulatory law, finance, and capital market law. His practice focuses on financings, investments, acquisitions, restructurings, outsourcing, capital market transactions, and regulatory matters for banks, investment funds, and investment firms. He also advises on fintech developments and alternative financing structures.
Education
Roman Hager graduated in law from the University of Vienna and completed a master’s degree (LLM) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He obtained a PhD from the University of Vienna.
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Law Firm
WMWP - Act Legal Austria
Articles by Roman Hager
Roman Hager featured in
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Austria 2026: What Banks and Investment Firms Must Change in Outsourcing & Cloud Service Contracts
3 Sept 2026
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Smart Contracts in Austria 2026, Enforceability, Drafting & Risks for Banks, Fintechs and Investors
27 Aug 2026
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How to Use and Enforce ISDA Master Agreements in Austria (2026)
20 Aug 2026
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EU Data Act Austria 2026: Cloud and Data‑sharing Contract Requirements
14 Aug 2026
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Share Purchase vs Asset Purchase in Austria, Tax, Liability and When Buyers or Sellers Should Choose Each
29 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roman Hager's professional background?
Dr. Roman Hager is an Austrian attorney-at-law and partner at act legal Austria, an internationally integrated law firm with a strong presence across Europe.
In addition to his legal practice, he has served as a supervisory board member and as an executive director within a large international banking group, giving him first-hand insight into board-level decision-making, governance, and operational realities of regulated financial institutions.
This dual perspective—combining senior in-house banking experience with top-tier legal advisory work—enables him to advise clients with a strong commercial understanding and a pragmatic, solution-driven approach, particularly in complex and cross-border situations.
In which areas does Roman Hager specialize?
Roman Hager specializes in corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, capital markets, and restructuring and insolvency matters. A particular focus of his practice lies in transaction structuring, acquisition and financing processes, shareholder arrangements, regulatory and compliance matters, as well as the restructuring of distressed credit engagements. He also advises on sustainability-related legal issues and governance structures.
What types of clients does Roman Hager advise?
He advises a broad range of clients, including medium-sized enterprises, family-owned businesses, private equity and venture capital investors, financial institutions, and large corporates.
Roman Hager regularly acts for clients in regulated industries and in cross-border settings, particularly within Austria and the wider CEE region, where legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations intersect.
What is Roman Hager's educational background?
Roman Hager holds a doctorate in law (Dr. iur.) from an Austrian university and an LL.M. degree, with an academic focus on corporate and financial law.
His education is complemented by continuous professional development in regulatory, transactional, and sustainability-related legal frameworks, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of legal and market developments.