Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Our outstanding track record in the banking and finance industry make us one of the leading Banking & Finance teams in Austria and in the CEE/SEE. In ever-challenging financial markets our Banking & Finance team is ready to support the growth of our clients' business through fresh thinking, quick adjustment to market conditions and thorough understanding of their business.
Our Team
Our team draws on deep banking product expertise and works with our regulatory, litigation, restructuring and other specialist teams to develop solutions for our clients, often incorporating pioneer financing techniques.
Our Cases
We advise banks, insurance companies, funds and other financial institutions, as well as borrowers and customers on issues ranging from commercial lending, project finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, infrastructure finance and private equity, to regulatory work, regulatory litigation, debt issuances, IPOs and other capital increases, ICOs, securitizations, de-listings and loan portfolios.
Our Regulatory Expertise
With continuously increasing regulatory demands, we put our strong regulatory expertise readily available to our clients. We advise on compliance regulation related to blockchain, FinTech, PayTech and crypto-currencies, Basel IIICRR V/CRR 2, BRRD II/SRMR 2, MiFID II/MiFIR, MAD II/ MAR, the new EU prospectus regime, AIFM/UCITS, derivative structuring and trading (EMIR, SFT), Solvency II, and issues resulting from Brexit.
Chambers Review
Prestigious law firm Wolf Theiss boasts an outstanding banking and finance practice which is regularly instructed on domestic and cross-border mandates, especially across the CEE region. The team is particularly active advising on project finance, with recent mandates in the infrastructure sector. Additionally, clients can benefit from the firm's expertise in acquisition and real estate finance, as well as asset finance and ESG-linked products. Furthermore, Wolf Theiss is respected for its capabilities in regulatory issues, ranging from crypto-assets and ownership control proceedings to fintech and licensing mandates. Its clientele of large financial institutions and corporates further demonstrates the firm's strong market coverage.
Work Highlights
- Wolf Theiss advised Deutsche Telekom and Magenta on their joint venture with Meridiam and the financing of the roll-out of its high-speed fibre broadband network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers deliver excellent and fast services."
"They are very responsive and extremely quick to respond. Whenever I need something I can call them and they are able to help in a very practical manner."
"I find the ability of Wolf Theiss to handle various matters very strong. We are happy to have had a chance to work with such great lawyers."
"The lawyers deliver excellent and fast services."
"They are very responsive and extremely quick to respond. Whenever I need something I can call them and they are able to help in a very practical manner."
"I find the ability of Wolf Theiss to handle various matters very strong. We are happy to have had a chance to work with such great lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Markus Heidinger is admired by the market for his ability to draw on its extensive experience as a highly reputable adviser to both lenders and borrowers. He is also trusted by top national and international clients.
Andreas Schmid is considered one of the leading experts in banking and finance law in Austria, advising on a broad array of complex transactions. Acting for both borrowers and lenders, he regularly assists with project and acquisitions finance agreements, particularly in the infrastructure sector.
"I can definitely recommend Andreas Schmid."
"Andreas is an excellent lawyer."
Well-reputed practitioner Christine Siegl is sought after for her expertise in all regulatory matters pertaining to acquisitions, payment services and crypto matters as well as acting in front of the regulator.
"I am happy to have a chance to work with such a lawyer."
"Christine has a good knowledge of the market."
"She is a nitty-gritty lawyer who is up to date on all regulations, including EU regulations."
Claus Schneider regularly provides high-level regulatory advice to a range of domestic and international financial institutions. He is also a recognised capital markets expert.
"Claus is very responsive."
"He is an outstanding transaction and regulatory lawyer."
"He is involved in complex and strategic topics."
Andrea Gritsch is a noted expert in the field of fintech, often advising well-known tech and e-commerce companies on the implementation of new business models and payment services in Austria.
"Andrea Gritsch is our go-to contact when it comes to banking and regulatory. She is very pragmatic and we always value her insight."
"Andrea has an excellent reputation."
Leopold Höher enters the rankings this year. He has expertise in senior loan facilities, as well as acquisition and bridge financing. He regularly advises banks and investment funds.
"Leopold is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Austria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Head of Department
Leopold Hoeher
Marika Lomashvili
Matthias Schimka
Nicholas Coddington
Nikolaus Paul
Richard Wolf
Zeno Grabmayr
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Advent International
Anadi Austria Bank
Apollo Global Management
BNP Paribas
Bank of America Merrill Lynch International
BlackRock
Borealis
Citi
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EIB - European Investment Bank
Erste Group Bank
Goldman Sachs
IFC - International Finance Corporation
ING Bank
JP Morgan
Kommunalkredit Austria
Meta
Mizuho Bank
Morgan Stanley
Oberbank
PORR Beteiligungen und Management
Raiffeisen Bank International
Société Générale
UniCredit Bank Austria
VIG - Vienna Insurance Group
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Banks
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Funds
Information & Communications Technologies, Software
Infrastructure
Insurance
Private Clients
Private Equity
Professional Services
Public Sector
Real Estate