Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
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FOCUS M&A
Private mergers, disposals and acquisitions of companies, businesses and assets, auction processes (both on the buy and sell side), public takeover offers, private equity/venture capital, leveraged buy-outs and management buy-outs, corporate finance, privatisations, distressed M&A and reorganisations, strategic alliances and joint venture agreements, syndication, shareholders and voting agreements.
FOCUS CORPORATE
National and cross-border reorganisations such as mergers, reconstructions, spin-offs, divestitures, tax-driven reorganisations, corporate housekeeping, proxy contests, compliance, corporate governance, preparation of and representation in shareholders' meetings, advising of executive bodies (Managing Board, Supervisory Board), private trusts.
FOCUS COMMERCIAL
Commercial contracts with a focus on cross-border projects, distribution contracts, outsourcing projects, bidding agreements in international invitations to tender, long-term service and supply contracts.
Chambers Review
BINDER GRÖSSWANG is widely praised for its strength in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The market-leading team advises both the buyers and sellers, and is well versed in private equity-led deals. The practice assists noteworthy Austrian and international clients with local and multi-jurisdictional venture capital investments, joint ventures, carve-outs and acquisitions. BINDER GRÖSSWANG is active across a range of sectors, including automotive, energy, financial services and technology.
Work Highlights
- BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised Mutares on the acquisition of Steyr Motors.
Strengths
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"BINDER GRÖSSWANG has distinguished itself for its reliability, even when handling complex matters."
"The firm wants to know how to solve a problem and doesn't just tell us what we theoretically can't do."
"The firm's lawyers are extremely competent and very reliable, and deliver on time."
"The team is extremely well connected in Austria."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG has distinguished itself for its reliability, even when handling complex matters."
"The firm wants to know how to solve a problem and doesn't just tell us what we theoretically can't do."
"The firm's lawyers are extremely competent and very reliable, and deliver on time."
"The team is extremely well connected in Austria."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Schirmer is well placed to handle complex mandates, including strategic investments, sales and acquisitions. He enjoys a strong standing among venture capital funds, banks and company founders.
"Thomas is very responsive and reliable."
"He is a very effective lawyer."
Florian Khol is sought after by venture capital funds and investors for his expertise in acquisitions and venture investments in the technology sector.
"He is a well-experienced and smooth transaction lawyer."
Michael Kutschera has a long track record advising on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, often in the manufacturing and energy sectors.
"He has excellent expertise, superior advice and timely and professional execution."
Philipp Kapl gets plaudits from peers and clients alike. Investment funds and automotive manufacturers seek his advice on cross-border sales and acquisitions.
"He's a very entrepreneurial and commercially minded lawyer and not stuck in the letters. He thinks about the deal as a whole and advises us in a very holistic way."
"He's legally excellent but, at the same time, listens to the clients and offers good pragmatic solutions. He thinks with the team about how to structure solutions and get complicated problems solved."
Ranked Lawyers at
BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Austria
Members
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Andreas Hable
Christian Zwick
Gottfried Gassner
Clients
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Ardian PE
Borealis
Crocs S.A.
Daimler
Diners Club
ImmobilienScout24
Magna International Europe
Novartis
Novomatic
Volksbanken
Industries
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Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Energy
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate