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We advise national and international investment banks, issuers and investors on all aspects related to stock exchange and capital markets law. Financial intermediaries such as investment firms, investment funds or financial institutions are also among our clients. Our capital markets law team deals with all aspects of capital market transactions and advises on all questions of regulatory law.

Our services include:

  • Initial public offerings, secondary offerings as well as capital increases of listed companies via capital markets or private placement in Austria and abroad
  • Structuring of over-the-counter transactions including preparation and implementation of due diligence reviews for purchaser, seller or target company
  • Switching to another trading platform and delisting of publicly owned stocks
  • Structuring of and advice on issuance of corporate bonds, structured bonds or MTN programmes
  • Structuring of reverse convertible bonds, discount certificates, warrants
  • Legal counsel to issuers of publicly-owned securities
  • Devising and implementing stock option programmes
  • Counselling Austrian and foreign investment funds on investment products offered for public sale 
  • Structuring of takeover offers, advice to bidders, sellers and target companies in takeover procedures and representation before the Austrian Takeover Commission
  • Advice on venture capital and private equity transactions, articles of association and exit agreements
  • Securitisation and other types of structured financing

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS primarily advises on DCM transactions such as high-value note and bond issuances, including green senior notes, but also displays capabilities in share flotations and IPOs. The team additionally advises on prospectus updates and compliance issues. CMS is particularly strong in cross-border transactions and is sought after by listed companies and banking syndicates.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised a banking syndicate as joint lead managers on the issuance of EUR750 million tier 2 subordinated callable fixed rate reset notes issued by Erste Group Bank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Walter Gapp
3
Walter Gapp
3
Band 3

Walter Gapp offers particular expertise in DCM, including cross-border note issuances for financial institutions. His expertise extends to IPOs and regulatory issues.

Walter Gapp is dedicated to our company.

Walter Gapp is a very pleasant and knowledgeable lawyer.

Martin Zuffer
4
Martin Zuffer
4
Band 4

Martin Zuffer demonstrates a broad capital markets practice, advising on both ECM and DCM matters. He regularly assists clients with IPOs and the listing of shares on the Vienna Stock Exchange, as well as debt and bond issuances.

U
Philipp Mark
U
Up and Coming

Philipp Mark demonstrates expertise in DCM matters, including the issuance of bonds and notes. He boasts additional experience advising on IPOs and regulatory matters.

Philipp Mark understands the business and makes me feel understood.

He is a solution-oriented lawyer who is always available.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Austria

Capital Markets

Walter Gapp
3
Walter Gapp
3
Band 3
Martin Zuffer
4
Martin Zuffer
4
Band 4
U
Philipp Mark
U
Up and Coming

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Clients

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BAWAG PSK

Bloomberg

CMC Markets

Casinos Austria

Commerzbank

Crosslend

Ford Credit (FCE Bank)

Merrill Lynch

Raiffeisen International Bank AG

The European Central Bank (EZB)

Zumtobel AG

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