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CMS

Real Estate: Construction

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Provided by CMS

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz is one of the leading law firms in Austria and Southeast Europe for the entire real estate sector. We offer our clients comprehensive domestic and international expertise in this area and advise property investors, hotel operators and owners, architects, construction firms operating both domestically and internationally, property developers as well as banks.

The focus of our activities in the field of property law includes:

  • Structuring the legal and tax aspects of property transactions
  • Preparation and negotiation of purchase, lease, commercial leasehold or related agreements, whether in the domestic or international context
  • Performance of due diligence as well as subsequent preparation of due diligence reports
  • Advising clients when they need to conduct proceedings before public authorities

In the field of urban planning and construction law, our focus is on:

  • Representation before national and international courts, arbitral tribunals or public authorities
  • Preparation and negotiation of domestic or international construction agreements (in particular construction, architectural services and management agreements), providing various price clause options for the widest variety of construction projects (e.g. hotels, offices, industrial plants or infrastructural projects)
  • Ongoing representation of clients in connection with execution of larger-scale construction projects, particularly with a view to achieving a consensus resolution of conflicts when disputes arise

Clients (22)

  • Fendi
  • FRÖHLICH & LOCHER
  • Erste Group Bank AG
  • Unicredit Bank Austria AG
  • Wüstenrot Versicherungs AG
  • Allianz Real Estate
  • Claire´s
  • Zumtobel Group AG
  • RI Realinvest GmbH
  • Württembergische Versicherungs AG
  • IG IMMOBILIEN
  • Marina Tower EntwicklungsgmbH
  • GAYDOUL GROUP AG
  • TSCHIBO GmbH
  • Norpexal Group
  • pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
  • Melia
  • KIKO
  • Elvedi
  • SANO
  • Hinterkörner
  • HYPO NOE Gruppe Bank AG

Industries (15)

  • Financial institutions
  • Energy
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Real estate
  • Real Estate finance
  • Government
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Insurance
  • Consumer products
  • Telecommunications
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Construction - Austria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The law firm CMS is sought after for its strength in construction mandates. Its team regularly handles the full cycle of construction mandates from contract negotiations to procurements and implementation phases, especially in the infrastructure, energy and transport sectors. In addition, the team handles construction disputes, with its members also drawing on their expertise as arbitrators. Furthermore, CMS assists with acquisitions and sales of real estate portfolios as well as lease disputes. High-profile construction companies, national developers, international investors and manufacturers belong to the law firm's clientele. CMS also boasts a strong presence across CEE, making it a strong choice for cross-border work.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The CMS team is quick and professional.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • There are few lawyers who have the endurance to consistently deliver on such a high level as CMS does.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the speed of the lawyers at CMS. They are quick and reliable.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • CMS is an outstanding law firm thanks to its ability to quickly comprehend complex issues, propose effective solutions and implement them contractually.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • CMS consistently demonstrates a very high level of commercial and business awareness in its work.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nikolaus Weselik
    Band 2Nikolaus Weselik

    Nikolaus Weselik

    Nikolaus Weselik is praised for his excellence in complex construction mandates, especially those that relate to infrastructure and commercial building projects. Clients also benefit from Weselik's experience as an arbitrator and litigator in construction disputes.

    • Nikolaus Weselik is very pragmatic, client focused and has a lot of experience. He understands the context beyond the core legal questions very well.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

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Austria

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