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Schoenherr advises on all relevant product groups of finance work, including origination (bilateral and syndicated, recourse and non-recourse as well as secured and unsecured loan transactions), refinancing transactions, debt restructuring, performing and distressed bank assets (including trading and servicing), regulatory capital issuances, funds, structured finance, derivatives and securitisations.


Its focus areas cover acquisition, project and asset finance as well as green and ESG-linked finance products, and its lawyers act for major international and regional banks, direct lenders, other financial institutions (insurance companies, funds and asset managers), corporates (issuers, borrowers and sponsors), sovereigns and quasi-sovereigns.


The banking and financial services industry is subject to increasingly complex regulation. Schoenherr advises on the full spectrum of regulatory aspects, including compliance, risk management, enforcement and transactions in the financial services industry.


The dedicated cross-disciplinary and cross-office teams combine expertise in non-contentious as well as contentious regulatory matters, advising domestic and international credit institutions, investment firms, asset managers, payment firms, fintechs, insurance companies as well as market infrastructure providers and trading platforms on all aspects of their business.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The highly reputable law firm Schoenherr remains widely respected for its market-leading banking and finance expertise. The team frequently advises on ESG-linked revolving credit facility agreements and unsecured notes, as well as real estate financing. Additionally, the law firm assists with asset-backed, debt, project and acquisition finance. Schoenherr's strong offering is complemented by its comprehensive coverage of all regulatory issues pertaining to the banking and finance industry. The law firm is highly visible in the Austrian market, but equally handles cross-border mandates, especially those across the CEE region, often advising well-known banks and corporates.

Work Highlights

  • Schoenherr advised a consortium comprising Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG on the EUR800 million acquisition financing of Cellnex's Austrian tower portfolio.

Strengths

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Schoenherr offers flexibility and understands our needs. Whenever we need something, the lawyers are available.

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Schoenherr's team stands out for its very quick comprehension, constant focus on the topic at hand and excellent problem-solving mindset.

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The team brings together a wide range of legal expertise across multiple practice areas, with specialists who possess both deep subject-matter knowledge and practical experience.

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The Schoenherr team is always available and shows strong commitment.

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The combination of senior legal minds and emerging talent creates a dynamic and well-balanced team capable of delivering high-quality legal services at every level.

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Ebner
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Martin Ebner
1
Band 1

Martin Ebner impresses for the breadth of his expertise in banking and finance, both in Austria and abroad, covering corporate, acquisition and project financing, advising on the borrower and lender sides. Additionally, he assists with real estate finance transactions and regulatory issues. He is particularly well known for his experience across the CEE region.

Martin Ebner is very experienced and proactive. He is appreciated by lenders as well as borrowers and does great work.

We like to work with Martin Ebner for finance matters.

Martin Ebner is highly qualified and an expert in his field.

Martin Ebner is a solid pair of hands.

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Peter Feyl
2
Peter Feyl
2
Band 2

Reputable practitioner Peter Feyl is held in high esteem for his advice on regulatory issues in the banking sector. Beyond that, he is noted for his role in a range of financing transactions including acquisition financing and debt finance, with experience of both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Peter Feyl responds promptly and is outstanding.

Peter Feyl is a highly experienced partner.

Peter Feyl has very broad knowledge of both transactions and regulatory issues, and all of it on a high level.

Peter Feyl is technically extremely good and very experienced.

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Matthias Pressler
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Matthias Pressler
3
Band 3

Matthias Pressler has expertise in a range of regulatory matters including restructurings and enforcements, alongside a strong focus on regulatory questions around payment services and crypto assets.

Matthias Pressler is our go-to lawyer regarding financial and regulatory law in Austria.

Matthias Pressler is a very good lawyer. He has a strong focus on solutions, is always available and has an excellent problem-solving mindset.

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Laurenz Schwitzer
4
Laurenz Schwitzer
4
Band 4

Laurenz Schwitzer handles cross-border real estate financings, with a focus on the hospitality and logistics sectors. He also has expertise in asset finance.

Laurenz Schwitzer is an all-round talent.

Laurenz Schwitzer is a reliable contact person with excellent expertise.

Laurenz Schwitzer is a very clever lawyer.

Laurenz Schwitzer is a super organised and enthusiastic lawyer who has performed excellently. He takes care of everything.

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Austria

Banking & Finance
Martin Ebner
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Martin Ebner
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Band 1
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Peter Feyl
2
Peter Feyl
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Band 2
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Laurenz Schwitzer
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Laurenz Schwitzer
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Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Peter Feyl
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Peter Feyl
2
Band 2
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Matthias Pressler
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Matthias Pressler
3
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Members

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Laurenz Schwitzer

Matei Victor Florea

Matei Victor Florea

Head of Department

Matthias Pressler

Clients

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ABBAG Abbaugesellschaft des Bundes

Deutsche Bank AG

Erste Group Bank AG

European Investment Bank

European Investment Fund

HETA Asset Resolution AG

ISDA

RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK NIEDERÖSTERREICH-WIEN AG

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

UniCredit Bank Austria AG

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Transportation