Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
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Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Austrian and international financial institutions and corporates appreciate the practical approach of the Binder Grösswang Banking & Finance team. Our clients benefit especially from the specific expertise and the flexibility of our team members in case of complex transactions or those that need to be completed under great time pressure. In addition, our experts have many years of experience in all areas of supervisory law.
FOCUS
Loans and syndicated loans, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project financing and public-private partnerships, securitization transactions and factoring, structured finance and finance leasing, equipment and aircraft financing, cash pooling, restructuring and insolvency, derivatives, banking supervisory law, investment funds, insurance supervision law.
CLIENTS
National and international financial institutions and corporates.
Chambers Review
With its excellent bench strength and in-depth expertise in all banking and finance-related mandates, BINDER GRÖSSWANG remains a highly sought-after firm. The team frequently advises on syndicated revolving credit facilities and large refinancings. Additionally, the law firm is visible in facility agreements and also assists with other loan structures. Its excellence in transactions is complemented by its prowess in handling regulatory issues such as cryptocurrency advice, banking-related M&A transactions and banking licence procedures. BINDER GRÖSSWANG's ability to handle not only complex domestic but also cross-border mandates makes it a prime choice for established banks and corporates.
Work Highlights
- BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised Grover Group on EUR1 billion asset-backed financings by Fasanara Capital and M&G Investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is our go-to law firm in Austria when it comes to complex financing transactions. The team is experienced and reliable."
"The agreed deadlines are always met, and the expert opinions provided are comprehensive and easy to read and understand."
"The firm is excellent. Advice is analytical and solution-oriented."
"The firm and its legal experts are able to provide their support by taking into account not only the regulatory environment but also by leveraging on their experience with other clients operating in the same area."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is our go-to law firm in Austria when it comes to complex financing transactions. The team is experienced and reliable."
"The agreed deadlines are always met, and the expert opinions provided are comprehensive and easy to read and understand."
"The firm is excellent. Advice is analytical and solution-oriented."
"The firm and its legal experts are able to provide their support by taking into account not only the regulatory environment but also by leveraging on their experience with other clients operating in the same area."
Notable Practitioners
Stefan Tiefenthaler is a well-known lawyer who advises on various banking and finance matters, with a particular focus on M&A and project financing, including PPP financing.
"He can concentrate on essentials and make good suggestions for solutions. Even in a tricky situation he can bring good solutions to the table."
"He is a very constructive lawyer."
"If something comes up that is surprising, he is calm and can find a workaround."
"Stefan is a great guy to work with and he knows what he is doing."
Vienna-based practitioner Emanuel Welten advises on a broad array of banking and finance mandates, ranging from syndicated revolving loan facilities and refinancings to project financing transactions in the energy sector.
"It has been a pleasure to work alongside Emanuel, who is always very responsive throughout the process and a helpful partner in finding practical solutions in complex situations."
"He is really experienced with financings and is really fun to work with."
"Emanuel is technically first-rate, and has a high reaction speed and a lot of expertise in ESG issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Austria
Members
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Clients
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Commerzbank
Deutsche Bank
EIB - European Investment Bank
Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG
Greenbriar
J.P.Morgan
LBBW
Morgan Stanley
Pandora A.S
Raiffeisen Leasing
Sberbank Europe
Unicredit Bank Austria AG
VERBUND AG
Volksbanken
ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways
Industries
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Aerospace
Banks
Commercial and Professional Services
Construction and Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Insurance
Real Estate Finance
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities