Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 3
About
Provided by PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH
With expertise in complex transactions spanning trade finance, real estate, infrastructure, and energy, the team excels in project management, acting as an extension of the board and legal department. Led by Annika Wolf, they provide strategic advice in refinancing/restructuring, often advising lenders.
In mezzanine finance, the team offers creative solutions beyond traditional debt options. Under Wolfram Huber's leadership, they focus on aviation and rolling stock finance, actively contributing to future mobility solutions.
Renewable energy finance aligns with the global commitment to clean energy. Digital infrastructure legal advice, particularly in fiber optic networks and radio towers, is in high demand.
Lisa Urbas specializes in sustainability law, advising on ESG compliance and sustainable financing, contributing to international discussions as Co-Chair of the Sustainability Board of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).
In their new focus area, ESG x BANKING & FINANCE, they offer support in structuring sustainable financial instruments, ESG compliance advisory, and legal advice on hydrogen production.
The team provides comprehensive solutions, leveraging their diverse expertise to address evolving challenges in the financial and legal landscape.
Chambers Review
The Vienna-based law firm PHH Rechtsanwält:innen is particularly noted for its expertise in real estate, project and aviation finance, as well as debt finance and restructuring. The team also has strong experience in advising on market entry. The group possesses further expertise in regulatory matters. The firm's clientele includes a range of financial institutions as well as corporate clients.
Work Highlights
- PHH Rechtsanwält:innen advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on the financing for a European railway infrastructure group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is sophisticated and commercial, with good attention to detail and fast turnaround times."
"The responsiveness of the team at PHH is truly impressive. The lawyers understand that time is of the essence in legal matters, and they work quickly and efficiently to provide their clients with the support and guidance they need."
"PHH is a very ambitious and competent firm."
"The lawyers offer a hands-on approach based on extensive know-how."
"The firm is sophisticated and commercial, with good attention to detail and fast turnaround times."
"The responsiveness of the team at PHH is truly impressive. The lawyers understand that time is of the essence in legal matters, and they work quickly and efficiently to provide their clients with the support and guidance they need."
"PHH is a very ambitious and competent firm."
"The lawyers offer a hands-on approach based on extensive know-how."
Notable Practitioners
Qualified to practise in Austria and in England and Wales, Wolfram Huber is routinely engaged in complex cross-border mandates, particularly those involving the UK. He regularly advises on aviation, real estate, project and debt financing, acting for a number of international banks and corporate clients.
"He is a great guy with a very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach."
"Wolfram is a friendly and bright chap."
"He has perfect drafting and negotiation skills while always being focused on the goal."
Ranked Lawyers at
PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH
Austria
Members
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Clients
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Akf bank GmbH
Bank of Communications Co. Ltd.
Freenow
HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG
ING Bank N.V.
Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Meridiam Investment GmbH
Pegasus Capital Partners GmbH
Trodat Gruppe (Trogroup)
Industries
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Technology and telecommunications
Banking
Consumer goods and services
Financial services
Healthcare
Industrials and manufacturing
Investment management
Real Estate Finance