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Provided by Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte

Investor protection law:

Aigner Lehner Zuschin is well known as a team of specialists for complex litigation, especially investor lawsuits. Aigner Lehner Zuschin represent institutional as well as private investors including communities and state near companies. The special expertise of the law firm lies in the fact, that knowledge is derived from the financial markets industry and a strong international network of experts and financial engineers in cooperation.

Large volume civil disputes:

Aigner Lehner Zuschin are assigned by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG to enforce civil claims in context to the bid process around the 2004 privatisation of state run undertakings (BUWOG flats) worth EUR 960 million. Aigner Lehner Zuschin also represent CA Immo as a victim in the criminal proceeding against former Austrian Minister of Finance Karl-Heinz Grasser among other defendants. The 1.9 billion claim filed in May 2020 against the Republic of Austria and the state of Carinthia represents the largest civil law claims ever pursued in Austria.

The almost three-year Buwog trial came to an end 2020 with the decision of the first instance. The Supreme Court has now ruled that the conviction on all criminal charges relevant to civil proceedings has been confirmed.

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Litigation - Austria

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Aigner Lehner Zuschin is a highly regarded law firm whose litigation practice is notably experienced in investor disputes and civil claims. The law firm offers a strong practice in disputes relating to real estate. Its clientele also includes prominent entities in the finance sector.

Work Highlights

  • Aigner Lehner Zuschin represented the Federal State of Upper Austria in claims against Volkswagen in connection with the Dieselgate scandal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lukas Aigner
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Lukas Aigner
3
Band 3

Lukas Aigner is a skilled lawyer who is particularly active representing clients in a variety of banking disputes relating to investments and interest rates, as well as real estate disputes. He has further experience in bankruptcy-related litigation.

Lukas Aigner combines legal expertise with strong interpersonal skills, enabling him to defuse tense situations and keep negotiations on track.

Lukas Aigner is an outstanding lawyer with a remarkable ability to build constructive dialogue, even with opposing parties.

Lukas Aigner is outstanding in every respect.

Johannes Lehner
4
Johannes Lehner
4
Band 4

Johannes Lehner operates a wide-spanning litigation practice with significant highlights in relation to real estate disputes, contractual litigation, damages claims and sport litigation.

Johannes Lehner approaches each matter with exceptional thoroughness, drawing on his outstanding understanding of economic issues to great effect.

Johannes Lehner is exceptionally knowledgeable and diligent. He is also remarkably responsive and can always be relied upon to address queries promptly and efficiently.

He explains complex issues very simply, helping us to make decisions. He is also easy to reach and represents us competently in court.

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Litigation

Lukas Aigner
3
Lukas Aigner
3
Band 3
Johannes Lehner
4
Johannes Lehner
4
Band 4

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