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We are at the forefront of advising high-profile international financial industry and tech clients, including PayPal, Checkout, Revolut, the Chinese Financial Futures Exchange, GoFundMe, Sony, Klarna and TikTok. In this area, we are observing an overall trend that fintechs tend to enter the Austrian market without any form of physical presence. Hence, being part of the global Baker McKenzie network gives us a key advantage over our local Austrian competitors due to increased visibility to large international players. We deliver seamless cross-border and Austrian services in the areas of financing transactions, regulatory advice and restructuring work that sets us apart from local competitors.


Our in-depth knowledge in respect to high-volume local financings is highly appreciated and sought after and our team is regularly mandated by high-profile Austrian and international banks as well as corporate borrowers in relation to financing projects.


Our advanced use of technology in transactions sets us apart, e.g., artificial intelligence-enhanced tools for legal project management and document production, taking advantage of being part of one of the most sophisticated law firms in terms of technology and innovation.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Austria

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

International law firm Baker McKenzie is a recognised player in the Austrian banking and finance market. The team regularly advises on a broad spectrum of work including real estate, joint venture and corporate financing. Furthermore, the law firm offers expertise in debt restructuring and credit facilities. Its prowess in handling regulatory mandates includes insurance regulatory law and FMA approvals. Clients, comprising a range of banks, corporates and public authorities, also benefit from Baker McKenzie's sprawling international office network.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Burgenland Energie on the EUR1.3 billion financing of its renewable energy project.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Baker McKenzie offers an excellent level of service and responsiveness. Complex issues are understood very well and processed within a short amount of time.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie is very customer-oriented and very capable of reducing complexity. The team made us feel comfortable by carrying us through the transaction.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie proactively engages with the client and delivers results quickly.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

In addition to Baker McKenzie's excellent legal expertise, I appreciate above all the team's amicable and humane manner. The lawyers have a very precise way of working.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Robert Wippel
U
Robert Wippel
U
Up and Coming

Robert Wippel is well placed to advise lenders, borrowers and sponsors on a wide range of banking and finance mandates. He is experienced in handling financing transactions and regulatory matters, as well as financial restructurings and securitisations.

Robert Wippel knows how to handle deals and is very calm and relaxed.

Robert Wippel is a very service-oriented lawyer.

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Robert Wippel
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Georg H Diwok

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Robert Wippel

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