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EY Law Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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EY Law Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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EY Law Austria’s Real Estate & Construction team, led by Stephan Größ and Julia Karl, advises on the full lifecycle of Austria’s most complex real estate, construction and urban development projects as well as high‑value real estate transactions across all asset classes. The practice covers major real estate M&A, large portfolio and single‑asset transactions, land acquisition and divestiture, multi‑phase district developments, zoning and planning, infrastructure implementation and all kinds of hotel agreements. The team has deep experience with institutional investors and is particularly active in the hotel, resort and tourism sector, advising on acquisitions, developments, operations agreements and complex transaction structures for hospitality assets.

Specialisations

• Large‑scale development & construction projects

• Real estate M&A & portfolio transactions

• Hotels, resorts & tourism

• Zoning, planning & land use regulation

• Infrastructure development

• Condominium structuring

• Negotiation with public and private actors

Approach

The team is recognised for deep expertise in high‑value real estate matters, technical precision and commercially driven structuring. Stephan Größ and Julia Karl are widely acknowledged for delivering innovative solutions and strategic leadership across Austria’s most significant real estate, construction, hospitality and development mandates.

Clients (7)

  • Seestadt Aspern – Central Europe’s largest ongoing urban d
  • Wildgarten – multi phase residential district project
  • “Alte Werft” Korneuburg – major urban redevelopment
  • Real Estate M&A for institutional and international invest
  • Hotel, resort & tourism projects including development and
  • Stakeholder management & land use coordination
  • Long term planning and infrastructure implementation

Industries (7)

  • institutional investors
  • public authorities
  • urban development corporations
  • real estate developers
  • non profit housing organisations
  • hotel operators
  • international investors

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Vienna-based EY Law deploys its robust team to assist significant real estate developers and investors with their property goals in Austria, with further strength stemming from the law firm's global network. The team is regularly involved in urban development projects, including spatial planning matters and land acquisitions. The lawyers additionally provide support across property transactions and leasing agreements concerning residential, logistics and hospitality assets.

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Work Highlights

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  • EY Law assisted ARE Development with the development and sale of the Grüne Stadtvillen project in Mödling, Lower Austria.

Strengths

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  • EY Law is responsive, available and always clear in communications. The lawyers are fast and balance legal risk with business sense, helping us to make the best decision.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephan Größ
    Stephan Größ

    Stephan Größ

    Stephan Größ is sought after for his expertise in the sale and acquisition of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. He also frequently assists with leasing matters and urban development projects, including contractual advice as well as the connected purchase and sale of land plots, building sites and completed projects.

    • Stephan Größ is a very focused and deal-oriented lawyer. I really like working with him.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Stephan Größ is a very good, detail-oriented lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Stephan Größ is a very efficient lawyer who demonstrates strong commercial thinking. He has the ability to get to the point quickly.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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