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Banking & Finance - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS is a distinguished player in banking and finance, both in Austria and across the CEE region, and is particularly sought after for its cross-border capabilities. The team is regularly mandated for its expertise in project, corporate, real estate and acquisition finance. The law firm possesses further expertise in refinancing transactions and regulatory advice, while also showing valuable experience in facility agreements. The Vienna-based team caters to a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particularly strong following of domestic and international financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised A1 Telekom on financings related to the listing of EuroTeleSites, including syndicated loans and revolving credit facilities.

Strengths

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CMS team is very dedicated to the client and finds solutions in a very pragmatic way. The team is very knowledgeable, clearly explain complex topics and always keep the global picture in mind.

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The CMS team is always available and able to provide fast answers.

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CMS is capable of handling complex transactions with several parties, complicated documents and difficult legal environments. The team is serious and client-oriented.

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The lawyers at CMS provide excellent expertise, are extremely reliable and deliver very constructive negotiations.

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CMS offers very constructive and close cooperation within the deal teams, a solution-oriented approach and cross-country legal support.

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Notable Practitioners

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Günther Hanslik
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Günther Hanslik
1
Band 1
Prominent practitioner Günther Hanslik is recognised for his strong following of lender-side clients, advising on project, acquisition and real estate finance transactions, as well as refinancings. While predominantly active in Austria, he is equally well versed in handling cross-border mandates.

Günther Hanslik is excellent and always available when needed. He always comes up with good and balanced advice and helps us to find solutions.

Günther Hanslik has provided excellent cooperation and legal support in various transactions.

Günther Hanslik is always the first lawyer on my mind when it comes to complex legal work.

Due to his solution-oriented approach and strong communication skills, Günther Hanslik is always a candidate for new mandates.

Günther Hanslik is a very experienced and service-oriented lawyer.

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Stefan Paulmayer
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Stefan Paulmayer
3
Band 3

Stefan Paulmayer continues to impress with an excellent track record in real estate financing. He is active across a range of other banking and finance mandates, including syndicated and bridge facility agreements and regulatory advice. He further shows good ability in coordinating cross-border mandates.

Stefan Paulmayer has a very pragmatic and problem-solving approach.

Stefan Paulmayer is an excellent lawyer who is pragmatic, efficient and technically excellent.

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Günther Hanslik
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Günther Hanslik
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Stefan Paulmayer
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Stefan Paulmayer
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Band 3
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