Europe Guide 2026 : Austria
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Provided by PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH
PHH is known for its strength in complex transactions across trade finance, real estate, infrastructure, energy projects, and increasingly in restructuring. We regularly act for lenders, including guarantors and mezzanine providers, in crisis situations involving distressed projects.
Our team is among the few in Austria with deep experience in infrastructure financing, advising both lenders and sponsors. Partner Wolfram Huber leads many of these mandates, including those in aviation and rolling stock financing, where we’ve played a key role in shaping future mobility solutions.
The shift toward clean energy has led to a surge in renewable energy financing, an area in which we are highly active. Legal support in digital infrastructure has also grown, particularly for fiber optic networks and broadcasting towers, reflecting the need for reliable communication systems.
In sustainability law, Lisa Urbas supports businesses in navigating ESG requirements. Since 2022, she has co-chaired the Sustainability Board of AIJA. In 2024, we launched the PHH ESG & Sustainability Desk, offering clients strategic guidance on ESG compliance, green and sustainability-linked financing, and integrating ESG into business strategy. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive support in this evolving field.
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The Vienna-based law firm PHH Rechtsanwält:innen is particularly noted for its lawyers' expertise in real estate, project and aviation finance, as well as debt finance and restructuring. The team also has strong experience in advising on market entry. The group possesses further expertise in regulatory matters. The law firm's clientele includes a range of financial institutions as well as corporate clients.
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PHH Rechtsanwält:innen advised Kommunalkredit Austria as lender on the EUR113 million financing for Renalfa IPP's PV and BESS portfolio.
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We appreciate PHH Rechtsanwält:innen's excellent know-how and hands-on approach. In addition, the lawyers are strong negotiators.
The PHH Rechtsanwält:innen team is very pragmatic, solution-oriented and provides a very good service.
PHH Rechtsanwält:innen stands out for its focus on financing with a hands-on approach and its ability to adapt to the customer's requirements and possibilities.
PHH Rechtsanwält:innen offers very good responsiveness and dedication. The team has a very good overview of all Austrian finance matters.
PHH Rechtsanwält:innen's great understanding of the business leads to tailor-made legal solutions.
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Qualified to practise in Austria and in England and Wales, Wolfram Huber is routinely engaged in complex cross-border mandates, particularly those involving the UK. He regularly advises on transportation, real estate, project and debt financing, acting for a number of international banks and corporate clients.
Wolfram Huber is an excellent lawyer who is pragmatic and efficient on financing transactions.
Wolfram Huber is very diligent and knows what we need. You can lean back if he is on the team because you know the work will be done well.
Wolfram Huber is hands-on, dedicated, quick and easy to deal with.
Wolfram Huber is always looking for a viable solution for both sides. He remains objective and solution-oriented, even in the face of high pressure.
Wolfram Huber is a very experienced finance lawyer.
Head of Banking & Finance
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Lisa Urbas
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