CERHA HEMPEL, Capital Markets | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by CERHA HEMPEL

CERHA HEMPEL is renowned as one of the leading law firms specialising in capital markets law.

Over the past 25 years, we have handled the largest capital market transactions in Austria and have set the standards for this area.

We cover all aspects of IPOs, capital increases and bond issuances, advising potential issuers and underwriters on due diligence issues, as well as preparing prospectuses in accordance with international standards and drafting documentation for capital increases.

Our range of services includes legal advice in connection with our clients' media and public relations activities.

As a leading banking, capital markets, financial services regulatory and corporate law firm in the regulatory sector, we advise inter alia on fitness & propriety requirements of Austrian bank managers and key function holders, on stock exchange law, market abuse prevention, ad hoc publicity, EMIR and REMIT regulations.

In 2025 CERHA HEMPEL was named "Law Firm of the Year Austria" by the renowned British specialist publisher "The Lawyer" in recognition of its outstanding and innovative achievements.

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Capital Markets - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CERHA HEMPEL houses a well-regarded capital markets practice that advises on prospectus preparation and updates, debt issuance programmes and a variety of bond placements, including green bonds and bank bonds. The team possesses further strength assisting with structured finance matters as well as regulatory issues. CERHA HEMPEL is particularly well versed in advising clients from the real estate and financial services sectors, often on cross-border deals.

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Work Highlights

CERHA HEMPEL advised Vienna Insurance Group on the tender offers for its outstanding EUR214.4 million subordinated notes due 2046 and its EUR200 million subordinated notes due 2047.