About

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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz is one of the leading law firms in Austria and Southeast Europe for the entire real estate sector. We offer our clients comprehensive domestic and international expertise in this area and advise property investors, hotel operators and owners, architects, construction firms operating both domestically and internationally, property developers as well as banks.

The focus of our activities in the field of property law includes:

  • Structuring the legal and tax aspects of property transactions
  • Preparation and negotiation of purchase, lease, commercial leasehold or related agreements, whether in the domestic or international context
  • Performance of due diligence as well as subsequent preparation of due diligence reports
  • Advising clients when they need to conduct proceedings before public authorities

In the field of urban planning and construction law, our focus is on:

  • Representation before national and international courts, arbitral tribunals or public authorities
  • Preparation and negotiation of domestic or international construction agreements (in particular construction, architectural services and management agreements), providing various price clause options for the widest variety of construction projects (e.g. hotels, offices, industrial plants or infrastructural projects)
  • Ongoing representation of clients in connection with execution of larger-scale construction projects, particularly with a view to achieving a consensus resolution of conflicts when disputes arise

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Construction - Austria
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

The law firm CMS is sought after for its strength in construction mandates. Its team regularly handles the full cycle of construction mandates from contract negotiations to procurements and implementation phases especially in the infrastructure, energy and transportation sectors. In addition, the team handles construction disputes, with its members also drawing on their expertise as arbitrators. Furthermore, CMS assists with acquisitions and sales of real estate portfolios as well as lease disputes. High-profile construction companies, national developers, international investors and manufacturers belong to the firm's clientele. CMS also boasts a strong presence across CEE, making it a strong choice for cross-border work.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised a consortium consisting of Amberg Engineering, Lombardi, müller + hereth, Obermeyer and hpbm on all construction matters in relation to the Brenner Base Tunnel construction project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nikolaus Weselik
2
Nikolaus Weselik
2
Band 2

Nikolaus Weselik is praised for his excellence in complex construction mandates, especially those relating to infrastructure and commercial building projects. Clients also benefit from Nikolaus Weselik's experience as an arbitrator in construction disputes.

"Nikolaus Weselik is a very experienced and no-nonsense lawyer who thinks strategically."

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Real Estate: Construction

Nikolaus Weselik
2
Nikolaus Weselik
2
Band 2

Members

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Gregor Famira

Helmut Bruckner

Johannes Hysek

Mariella Kapoun

Nikolaus Weselik

Nikolaus Weselik

Head of Department

Thomas Hamerl

Clients

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Allianz Real Estate

Claire´s

Elvedi

Erste Group Bank AG

FRÖHLICH & LOCHER

Fendi

GAYDOUL GROUP AG

HYPO NOE Gruppe Bank AG

Hinterkörner

IG IMMOBILIEN

KIKO

Marina Tower EntwicklungsgmbH

Melia

Norpexal Group

RI Realinvest GmbH

SANO

TSCHIBO GmbH

Unicredit Bank Austria AG

Württembergische Versicherungs AG

Wüstenrot Versicherungs AG

Zumtobel Group AG

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank

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Consumer products

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Financial institutions

Food & Drink Producers

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