Stephan Heckenthaler
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Band 2 : Banking & Finance: Regulatory
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About
Provided by Stephan Heckenthaler
Practice Areas
Stephan Heckenthaler is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has extensive experience in advising national and international banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and other undertakings (such as fintechs) on the increasing regulatory requirements. In the context of M&A transactions, restructuring and reorganisation in the financial markets sector (e.g. the acquisition or sale of banks and insurance companies and bank restructurings) he advises on all aspects of financial services regulation.
He focuses on
-banking and financial services regulation
-insurance regulation
-capital markets law
-structured finance
financial institutions and automotive
Career
Before joining Binder Grösswang in 2010, he worked for the US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton in Frankfurt. He received his PhD from the University of Vienna in 2005 and his postgraduate degree (LL.M.) from New York University in 2008. He is admitted to the bar in both Austria and New York.
Professional Memberships
Stephan is a member of the German-American Lawyers Association (DAJV) and the New York State Bar Association.
Chambers Review
Europe
Stephan Heckenthaler is highly respected on the market for his high-level regulatory practice in the banking sector, often advising on innovative products in the fintech sector and online payments space. He also assists top clients with the regulatory aspects of banking M&A.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Over the years, Stephan Heckenthaler has become an indispensable expert on regulatory issues."
"His experience as a legal expert in the banking industry allows him to provide excellent legal support by taking into account the set-up of our company. He has the ability to understand complex cases while also seeing the whole picture. It is a pleasure to be working with Stephan Heckenthaler."
"Stephan holds a very rare combination of legal and commercial excellence."
"I enjoy working with him. He is very clever and leaves a good impression."
"Over the years, Stephan Heckenthaler has become an indispensable expert on regulatory issues."
"His experience as a legal expert in the banking industry allows him to provide excellent legal support by taking into account the set-up of our company. He has the ability to understand complex cases while also seeing the whole picture. It is a pleasure to be working with Stephan Heckenthaler."
"Stephan holds a very rare combination of legal and commercial excellence."
"I enjoy working with him. He is very clever and leaves a good impression."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Binder Grösswang advises Anadi Bank on Transfer of Branch Network and Majority of SME Business
Anadi Bank is transferring its Carinthian branches, including 42,000 retail customers, 250 SME clients, and a business volume of nearly EUR 1.7 billion, to Bank Burgenland of the GRAWE banking group. The move is part of a strategic plan to demerge this business segment to Bank Burgenland.
Binder Grösswang advises Wüstenrot Group on Founding of New Wüstenrot Bank
As of June 2023, the Wüstenrot Group is launching its new bank, thereby becoming the first genuine one-stop financial services provider in Austria by offering its customers all financial products from a single source: checking accounts, savings products, financing, insurance and old-age provision.
Binder Grösswang advises Anadi Bank on Transfer of Branch Network and Majority of SME Business
Anadi Bank is transferring its Carinthian branches, including 42,000 retail customers, 250 SME clients, and a business volume of nearly EUR 1.7 billion, to Bank Burgenland of the GRAWE banking group. The move is part of a strategic plan to demerge this business segment to Bank Burgenland.
Binder Grösswang advises Wüstenrot Group on Founding of New Wüstenrot Bank
As of June 2023, the Wüstenrot Group is launching its new bank, thereby becoming the first genuine one-stop financial services provider in Austria by offering its customers all financial products from a single source: checking accounts, savings products, financing, insurance and old-age provision.
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