Real Estate: Construction
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Provided by KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH
KWR has always placed a strong focus on holistic consulting for real estate projects. We accompany you from the purchase of the property, through the project planning, development and exploitation of the project. With our firm, you have a partner at your side who thinks through the legal aspects of a project in every respect. Be it questions of tax law in the acquisition and sale of a property, questions of public law in the dedication and building permit or questions of neighbor law in the building permit procedure. From simple acquisitions and sales, to the implementation of building rights or super-estate projects, the development of residential and commercial projects, to urban development contracts: We can assist you with any size and complexity of your construction project.
KWR acts as trustee and contracting agent on numerous real estate projects and is a respected partner in the execution of complex transactions (whether by way of an asset or share deal) both domestically and internationally.
Through close cross-team cooperation with other practice groups (for example in the areas of public procurement law, public law or corporate law), we are able to offer our clients comprehensive advice in all areas of law.
At KWR, you will only be served by proven specialists and you can count on us to provide you with quality at the highest level.
Chambers Review
The law firm KWR Karasek Wietrzyk houses a leading construction department offering excellent abilities across the full life cycle of large-scale development and infrastructure projects. The construction of commercial and residential buildings, underground railways and university buildings is regularly handled by the team. In addition, the firm convinces with its strength in forward sales and purchases of urban development projects as well as construction disputes, including arbitrations. KWR's clientele comprises well-known construction companies, investors and public entities and further speaks to its excellent market standing.
Work Highlights
- KWR advised Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft on creation of a new Med Campus, including assisting with contractual arrangements and dispute resolution.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The KWR team recognise potential problems quickly and understand interrelationships from both a legal and economic perspective."
"The team approaches issues with great foresight and, in addition to the legal issues, always keep an eye on economic effects."
"The KWR team recognise potential problems quickly and understand interrelationships from both a legal and economic perspective."
"The team approaches issues with great foresight and, in addition to the legal issues, always keep an eye on economic effects."
Notable Practitioners
With a pre-eminent market standing, Georg Karasek is well respected for his long-standing expertise in the Austrian construction world, assisting with large development projects as well as arbitrations.
Clemens Berlakovits regularly represents clients in construction disputes. His expertise is regularly sought by both developers and contracted construction companies for litigation including payment and liability disputes. Clients also benefit from his experience advising on major projects.
"Clemens Berlakovits is a great lawyer with an excellent network."
Paul Schmidinger has experience advising on large construction projects, particularly negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as disputes that arise from such work.
"Paul is very hands-on, has good economical skills and is a great negotiator."
Ranked Lawyers at
KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Austria
Members
Provided by KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Andreas Herrmann
Clemens Berlakovits
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jan Philipp Schifko
Julian Ring
Paul Schmidinger
Head of Department
Vinzenz Waldhof
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