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BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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Austrian and international financial institutions and corporates appreciate the practical approach of the Binder Grösswang Banking & Finance team. Our clients benefit especially from the specific expertise and the flexibility of our team members in case of complex transactions or those that need to be completed under great time pressure. In addition, our experts have many years of experience in all areas of supervisory law.

FOCUS

Loans and syndicated loans, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project financing and public-private partnerships, securitization transactions and factoring, structured finance and finance leasing, equipment and aircraft financing, cash pooling, restructuring and insolvency, derivatives, banking supervisory law, investment funds, insurance supervision law.

CLIENTS

National and international financial institutions and corporates

Clients (15)

  • Raiffeisen Leasing
  • Unicredit Bank Austria AG
  • Greenbriar
  • Sberbank Europe
  • Volksbanken
  • ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways
  • LBBW
  • Morgan Stanley
  • VERBUND AG
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Commerzbank
  • Pandora A.S
  • Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG
  • EIB - European Investment Bank 
  • J.P.Morgan

Industries (13)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Construction and Materials
  • Forestry and Paper
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Aerospace

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Austria

What the Team is Known For

With its excellent bench strength and in-depth expertise in all banking and finance-related mandates, BINDER GRÖSSWANG remains a highly sought-after law firm. The team frequently advises on syndicated revolving credit facilities and large refinancings. Additionally, the law firm is visible in facility agreements and also assists with other loan structures. Its excellence in transactions is complemented by its prowess in handling regulatory issues such as fintech advice, banking-related M&A transactions and banking licence procedures. BINDER GRÖSSWANG's ability to handle not only complex domestic but also cross-border mandates makes it a prime choice for established banks and corporates.

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Work Highlights

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  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised Raiffeisen Bank International on the regulatory elements of the sale of its shares in card complete Service Bank.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are very hands-on, technically the best and really solution-oriented.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Our cases are complex issues that are always handled to our satisfaction by BINDER GRÖSSWANG.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG has a strong awareness of clients' needs and always brings in a lot of banking knowledge within its team.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG's comprehensive legal assessments and concepts are prepared within a short period of time, taking into account the actual feasibility and economic impact.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG's strengths are its client support, expertise and practical legal advice.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephan Heckenthaler
    Stephan Heckenthaler

    Stephan Heckenthaler

    Stephan Heckenthaler is highly respected in the market for his high-level regulatory practice in the banking sector, often advising on innovative products in the fintech sector and the online payments space. He also assists top clients with the regulatory aspects of banking M&A.

    • Stephan Heckenthaler is brilliant on the banking regulatory side. He knows how the regulator thinks and understands how we think.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Stephan Heckenthaler is excellent in all areas.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Stephan Heckenthaler knows his documents, is friendly and cooperative and has a good standing.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Stephan Heckenthaler is the best lawyer you can get!

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
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  • Stefan Tiefenthaler
    Stefan Tiefenthaler

    Stefan Tiefenthaler

    Stefan Tiefenthaler is a well-known lawyer who advises on various banking and finance matters, with a particular focus on M&A and project financing, including PPP financing.

    • Stefan Tiefenthaler is a highly professional, solution and goal-oriented lawyer who puts unity before division. It is a pleasure to work with him.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Stefan Tiefenthaler combines banking experience and awareness for clients' needs.

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  • Emanuel Welten
    Emanuel Welten

    Emanuel Welten

    Vienna-based practitioner Emanuel Welten advises on a broad array of banking and finance mandates, ranging from syndicated revolving loan facilities and refinancings to sustainable finance and project financing transactions in the energy sector.

    • Emanuel Welten is characterised by continuous accessibility and readiness. He provides great solutions and support, as well as a high level of expertise and economic relevance.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Emanuel Welten is really top class at leading negotiations.

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