Global Expertise
Local Roots
Laura Family Office invests globally in distressed assets and special situations across sectors and jurisdictions. We consider opportunities in any area where complexity creates value – ranging from distressed real estate and claims to corporate special situations. Alongside our own investments, we support clients with structuring and executing complex transactions, including turnaround concepts and implementation.
Dr. Lukas Röper leads Laura Family Office’s investment activities with a focus on distressed assets and special situations. With more than 20 years of experience across international banks, top-tier law firms and transaction advisory, he combines an investor’s perspective with hands-on execution.
Lukas has executed cross-border transactions across multiple asset classes and has a strong track record in distressed investing, including transactions with deal volumes of several hundred million EUR. He holds board positions in banks and investment firms and lectures on M&A at the University of Vienna.
Why you should
opt for us
What we can do
for you
LFO assists international companies with entering Austrian or EU markets. We serve as an one-stop-shop for all the challenges that may arise during the relocation of your business.
Strategic Market Analysis
We evaluate market viability, regulatory requirements, and competitor landscapes so you can make informed entry decisions.
Establishing Local Presence
Our experts guide you through company formation, local registrations, and setting up efficient banking relationships.
Partner & Vendor Due Diligence
We perform rigorous checks on potential partners to mitigate reputational and compliance risks before you commit to new ventures.
Laura Family Office invests opportunistically in distressed assets and special situations across jurisdictions. We consider opportunities across a broad range of asset types, including
Non-performing loans, claims and secured receivables
Acquisition, management and enforcement of NPLs, claims and secured receivables value.
Corporate special situations
Advising on carve-outs, recapitalisations and minority/majority investments, from structuring through closing.
Structured transactions and co-investments
Structuring and executing tailored transactions and co-investments, including governance, risk allocation and documentation.
We assist you with setting up your wealth management. We advise on complex asset structures and wealth and successor planning decisions.
Wealth & Asset Management
We provide bespoke asset management strategies, ensuring preservation and growth of multi-generational wealth.
Estate & Succession Planning
Our legal and financial advisors assist with setting up private foundations, trusts, or corporate vehicles for long-term estate planning.
Lifestyle & Relocation Support
For clients seeking to settle in Austria or expand globally, we handle everything from residency permits to real estate acquisition.
We assist you with structuring your asset management. This entails also assisting with your bank connections. We guide you through the entire bank account opening processes.
Residency & Citizenship Guidance
We provide bespoke asset management strategies, ensuring preservation and growth of multi-generational wealth.
Banking & Financial Services
Our consultants facilitate setting up personal bank accounts, investment portfolios, and optimized financial structures.
Personalized Advisory
From wealth protection to philanthropic endeavors, our private client desk delivers one-on-one consultation and ongoing support.
We arrange and manage transactions throughout Europe and beyond. We have a long standing cooperation with top law firms and Big 4 consultancy companies.
Cross-Border Deal Structuring
We advise on the optimal corporate and financial structures for international transactions, minimizing legal and regulatory risks.
Regulatory & Compliance Checks
Our team ensures all transactional parties, products, and agreements align with relevant export controls and international rules.
Documentation & Licensing
We support you in obtaining necessary licenses or exemptions, and streamline the documentation process for seamless cross-border activity.
Why Austria?
High standards of social security, education, and recreational infrastructure
Vienna ranked the world’s most livable city for the 10th time
A highly competitive tax system compared to other EU countries with a similar credit rating
A beautiful country with immense business potential and opportunities (especially due to Brexit)
Our Approach
At the core of our financial services is a commitment to understanding your unique needs. We combine expert insight with personalized strategies to guide you through every step — from initial consultation to ongoing support.
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We assess the situation, stakeholders and value drivers to decide quickly whether the opportunity fits and is executable.
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Legal, financial and operational diligence with a clear downside case, a realistic timeline and an actionable plan.
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Pragmatic deal structuring, negotiation and documentation aligned with risk, timing and capital.
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Active management, restructuring measures and a defined exit strategy with transparent reporting.
