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KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Real Estate: Construction

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KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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KWR has always placed a strong focus on holistic consulting for real estate projects. We accompany you from the purchase of the property, through the project planning, development and exploitation of the project. With our firm, you have a partner at your side who thinks through the legal aspects of a project in every respect. Be it questions of tax law in the acquisition and sale of a property, questions of public law in the dedication and building permit or questions of neighbor law in the building permit procedure. From simple acquisitions and sales, to the implementation of building rights or super-​estate projects, the development of residential and commercial projects, to urban development contracts: We can assist you with any size and complexity of your construction project.

KWR acts as trustee and contracting agent on numerous real estate projects and is a respected partner in the execution of complex transactions (whether by way of an asset or share deal) both domestically and internationally. 

Through close cross-​team cooperation with other practice groups (for example in the areas of public procurement law, public law or corporate law), we are able to offer our clients comprehensive advice in all areas of law.

At KWR, you will only be served by proven specialists and you can count on us to provide you with quality at the highest level.

Industries (13)

  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Insurance
  • Banking
  • Retail
  • Private Clients
  • Information Technology
  • Gastronomy
  • Engineering
  • Building
  • Transportation
  • Industrial Services

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Real Estate: Construction - Austria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The law firm KWR Karasek Wietrzyk houses a leading construction department offering excellent abilities across the full life cycle of large-scale development and infrastructure projects. The construction of commercial and residential buildings, underground railways and university buildings is regularly handled by the team. In addition, the law firm convinces with its strength in forward sales and purchases of urban development projects, as well as construction disputes, including arbitrations. KWR's clientele comprises well-known construction companies, investors and public entities, and further speaks to its excellent market standing. KWR's construction expertise is complemented by its handling of real estate acquisitions, contractual agreements and leasing negotiations.

Work Highlights

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  • KWR Karasek Wietrzyk advised Implenia on damages claims against ÖBB-Infrastruktur in relation to the construction of the Steyregg Danube Bridge project.

Strengths

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  • KWR distinguishes itself by being highly qualified in the field, excellently organised and structured, very dynamic and always punctual in all matters.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the team's professional excellence, strategic thinking, client understanding and foresight.

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  • Their extensive existing experience is applied to each new case and combined to create a comprehensive analysis of the problem and to determine the appropriate course of action.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • We have always received perfect advice and support in all matters from KWR, even in very complex and demanding ones.

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  • KWR has a good understanding of the economic implications of the respective legal options.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGeorg Karasek
    Senior StatespeopleGeorg Karasek

    Georg Karasek

    With a pre-eminent market standing, Georg Karasek is well respected for his longstanding expertise in the Austrian construction world, assisting with large development projects, as well as arbitrations.

    • Georg Karasek is the perfect construction lawyer.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
    • Georg Karasek is known in the market for his high level of expertise.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 2Clemens Berlakovits
    Band 2Clemens Berlakovits

    Clemens Berlakovits

    Clemens Berlakovits regularly represents clients in construction disputes. His expertise is regularly sought by both developers and contracted construction companies for litigation including defect and delay claims, payment issues and liability disputes. Clients also benefit from his experience advising on major projects.

    • Clemens Berlakovits is a very strong construction lawyer.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 3Jan Philipp Schifko
    Band 3Jan Philipp Schifko

    Jan Philipp Schifko

    Jan Philipp Schifko regularly represents clients in claims related to construction defects and damages, with further expertise in non-contentious mandates, such as contract negotiations and project development.

    • Jan Philipp Schifko comprehensively considers and addresses all the relevant factors, resulting in a highly consistent and successful course of action.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope
    • Jan Philipp Schifko is extraordinary in terms of his level of service and responsiveness.

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  • Band 3Paul Schmidinger
    Band 3Paul Schmidinger

    Paul Schmidinger

    Paul Schmidinger has experience advising on large construction projects, particularly negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as disputes that arise from such work. He assists with a wide range of assets including energy plants, infrastructure projects, healthcare institutions and museums.

    • Paul Schmidinger is highly qualified in his field, as well as excellently organised and structured.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

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