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SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH

Real Estate

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SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH

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1. Type of work handled

SAXINGER is well known for its broad knowledge of real estate matters combined with its vast transactional experience. The practice has throughout the last years been involved in a significant number of transactions, including various high-value transactions. The practice’s transactional work includes advice on share and asset deals, forward purchase agreements as well as on acquisitions and divestitures of real estate portfolios. Another focus of the practice lies in advising its clients on joint venture structures. 

The practice also frequently handles development projects, real-estate related financings as well as real-estate related restructuring and corporate reorganizations.

Immanuel Gerstner and his team are frequently involved in cross-border projects involving the CEE region.

2. Categories of clients

Clients include private and institutional real estate investors and real estate funds, developers and asset management firms as well as high net worth individuals. 

3. Specialisations

  • Asset Deals
  • Share Deals
  • Forward Purchases
  • Developments
  • Portfolio Transactions
  • Tenancy Law
  • Real Estate Financing and Leasing
  • Real Estate Investment Funds
  • Legal Aspects of Facility and Property Management
  • Condominium Agreements
  • Building Contracts, Agreements for Architects and General Contractors
  • Escrow Services

Clients (12)

  • MSREI (Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing)
  • UBM Development AG
  • Soravia Group
  • GWG - Gemeinnützige Wohnungsgesellschaft der Stadt Linz GmbH
  • CC Real Beteiligungs GmbH
  • ifa – Institut für Anlagenberatung AG
  • Immofinanz AG
  • Meir Logistic Center GmbH
  • Real-Treuhand Projekt- und Bauträger GmbH
  • Leasinvest Real Estate SCA
  • ARE Austrian Real Estate GmbH
  • IES Immobilien-Projektentwicklung GmbH

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

SAXINGER is appreciated in the market for its expertise in a wide range of real estate mandates throughout Austria. The team is particularly active on acquisitions and sales of real estate portfolios and assets, including logistics centres, office and residential buildings and building land. Clients also benefit from the department's experience in handling joint venture set-ups for urban development purposes. The law firm also has strength in lease agreements, refurbishments and redevelopments.

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Work Highlights

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  • SAXINGER advised Morgan Stanley Real Estate on the circa EUR300 million refinancing of the Wien Mitte mixed-use complex.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • SAXINGER has the highest level of understanding and clarity about our needs.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The lawyers have a strong focus on entrepreneurial thinking and quickly identify solutions to complex issues.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • SAXINGER's lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable and commercial.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Immanuel Gerstner
    Immanuel Gerstner

    Immanuel Gerstner

    Immanuel Gerstner is well placed to advise on a variety of real estate mandates, from complex tenancy agreements and refurbishments of listed buildings to acquisitions and sales of properties and portfolios throughout Austria.

    • Immanuel Gerstner has been one of the outstanding personalities in the industry for me over a long period of time. He is a professional, intellectual and solution-oriented lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Immanuel Gerstner has an outstanding grasp of concepts and provides tailor-made solutions within a very short amount of time.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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