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Freshfields

Capital Markets

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria


Freshfields

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Capital Markets - Austria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

With one of the leading capital markets teams in Austria, Freshfields provides full-service capital markets advice including high-value note issuances, securitisations, accelerated bookbuilds and large IPOs. The law firm houses excellent capabilities in bond issuance, restructuring, repurchasing and medium-term note issuance. The group frequently advises on cross-border deals, working in collaboration with other Freshfields offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised a syndicate of financial institutions on the issuance of EUR650 million notes by Raiffeisen Bank International.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields has a top team that is fully committed. We appreciate its international network, high level of professionalism and good availability.

    Capital Markets respondentEurope
  • Freshfields' team is fast, deep and broad. It understands our business and our markets.

    Capital Markets respondentEurope
  • Freshfields has the expertise we need for our transactions.

    Capital Markets respondentEurope
  • The team always gives quick feedback.

    Capital Markets respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stephan Pachinger
    Band 1Stephan Pachinger

    Stephan Pachinger

    Stephan Pachinger is a leading capital markets lawyer who advises on cross-border IPOs, as well as on capital increases, bond issuances and repurchases and EMTNs.

    • Stephan Pachinger has huge legal expertise and a practical approach.

      Capital Markets respondentEurope
    • Stephan Pachinger is always easy to reach, solution oriented and prudent.

      Capital Markets respondentEurope
    • Stephan Pachinger is able and willing to solve difficult situations.

      Capital Markets respondentEurope

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