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Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Austria

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Banking & Finance - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

International law firm Freshfields remains a highly prominent player in Austria for banking and finance mandates. The team regularly acts for well-known lenders and borrowers on syndicated, real estate and acquisition financings, with further expertise in bridge loans and refinancings. Additionally, the law firm also assists with amendments and extensions to new loans, including those under English law. Freshfields also stands out for its complementary capabilities in banking regulation and restructuring, advising on domestic and CEE-wide mandates. The team also regularly collaborates with other departments and offices across Freshfields' network to offer comprehensive, cross-border services to clients active in a range of industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Julius Meinl on the structuring and implementation of two financing projects, composed of syndicated and bilateral loans amounting to up to EUR120 million.

Strengths

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  • If you are in big trouble, you go to Freshfields.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields' team is very experienced and responsive. It also has a very hands-on approach and profound knowledge of the industry.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields' experience, also in our industry, makes the law firm unique for us. The team stays calm under stress and always offers firm solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The Freshfields lawyers are the best sparring partners and very convincing advisers.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields stands out for its hands-on approach and strong understanding of business and law. In addition, it is very much a solution-oriented team.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Florian Klimscha
    Florian Klimscha

    Florian Klimscha

    Florian Klimscha's practice covers the full range of banking and finance transactions, with experience handling development, acquisition and real estate finance, acting for a range of lenders and borrowers. He is also regularly involved in cross-border financings, particularly across the CEE region, as well as restructuring mandates.

    • Florian Klimscha is one of the best banking lawyers in the market. We are always very happy with him.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Florian Klimscha is a brilliant and very well-connected lawyer. He is a good listener and takes everything in instead of jumping to conclusions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Florian Klimscha is solution-oriented and extremely fast in understanding clients' needs.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Florian Klimscha is a superb lawyer who delivered exactly what the business needed.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Florian Klimscha listens to and implements feedback, is highly responsive and has a positive attitude. He is also calm under stress and solution-oriented.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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