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Barnert Egermann Illigasch

Real Estate

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Barnert Egermann Illigasch

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Real Estate - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Barnert Egermann Illigasch has a successful real estate practice that is particularly well regarded for the strength of its transactional expertise. The team is especially known for its ability to oversee hospitality assets, assisting a range of hotelier groups and investors with hotel acquisitions, lease agreements and refurbishment matters. The lawyers provide further support on transactions and development projects concerning residential, industrial and energy assets.

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Work Highlights

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  • Barnert Egermann Illigasch assisted Art-Invest Real Estate with its acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Vienna Prater/Messe in Vienna from Deka Immobilien.

Strengths

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  • Barnert Egermann Illigasch delivers personalised support and hands-on handling of all matters. The lawyers are always accessible and provide prompt feedback on legal topics.

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  • Their responsiveness, clarity in communication and ability to anticipate potential issues before they arise make them a true partner rather than just an external adviser.

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  • We appreciate the team's reliability, speed and absolutely professional advice. All tasks are completed to our utmost satisfaction.

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  • Barnert Egermann Illigasch offers an excellent combination of a pragmatic approach and legal expertise, which is underpinned by very good market knowledge.

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  • The team at Barnert Egermann Illigasch has a huge amount of experience and can provide excellent commercial input along with practical legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arabella Eichinger
    Arabella Eichinger

    Arabella Eichinger

    Arabella Eichinger advises on residential real estate transactions, building rights and lease agreements, as well as hotel-related mandates including franchise agreements.

    • Arabella Eichinger is always available, has excellent know-how and always delivers up-to-date market assessments.

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    • For me, Arabella Eichinger is one of the best real estate lawyers in Vienna. She is very professional and experienced.

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    • Arabella Eichinger is an intelligent powerhouse. She would go to the end of the world for her clients and does so smartly and with conviction.

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    • Arabella stands out through her exceptional combination of legal expertise, commercial understanding and pragmatic problem-solving. She is highly responsive, precise and always focused on achieving balanced, sustainable outcomes.

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    • Her ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable solutions is outstanding and greatly facilitates decision-making on the client side.

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