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HSP.law

Real Estate

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HSP.law

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Provided by HSP.law

Every building needs a solid legal foundation. HSP.law provides its clients with comprehensive support across all areas of construction and real estate law. The firm’s primary focus in both public and private law lies in advising investors and project developers on the acquisition of land and project development. A special emphasis is also placed on advising and representing clients in civil and public construction law as well as real estate financing.

FOCUS AREAS

  • Real estate transactions (share deals, asset deals)
  • Real estate and project development
  • Handling of developer projects (BTVG)
  • Tenancy and lease law (especially commercial leases)
  • Condominium law
  • Real estate carve-outs and restructuring
  • Financing and (re)structuring of real estate portfolios and projects
  • Spatial planning law, zoning and development plans
  • Building law, including building permit proceedings
  • Trade and industrial facility permitting law
  • Environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedures
  • Proceedings before administrative courts and the Supreme Administrative and Constitutional Courts
  • Construction and works contract law
  • Claim and anti-claim management

Clients (6)

  • Sedlak Immobilien GmbH
  • BIP Immobilien Development GmbH
  • allora Immobilien GmbH
  • OCULARIS Investments GmbH
  • Consulting Company Immobilien GmbH
  • Life at the Shore GmbH

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

HSP.law has a dedicated real estate team that attracts real estate developers and investors for the management of property transactions and development projects. Real estate developments are a key focus for the team, with advice spanning contractual arrangements, permitting procedures, regulatory compliance and revitalisation plans. The lawyers at HSP.law also regularly support clients in the sale and purchase of residential and commercial assets, leasing agreements and related disputes.

Notable practitioners

Peter Fassl is the head of department and a key contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • HSP.law advised WK Development on the development of THE SHORE project in Vienna's 19th district.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We appreciate HSP.law's client-oriented working style.

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  • HSP.law breaks down complex issues into possibilities in order to make the best possible decisions.

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  • Even in dynamic negotiation situations, the team maintains a clear overview and develops solutions that are both legally sound and economically viable.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The lawyers make time for discussions and are always available for clients. They are true professionals in the industry.

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  • The HSP.law team is distinguished by its exceptional expertise in real estate law, as well as its high level of reliability and strong business acumen.

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Members

Provided by HSP.law

  • Peter Fassl

  • Matea Plavotic

  • Markus Busta

  • Valentin Engelbert

  • Bernhard Marold

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