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Europe Guide 2023
Austria Banking & Finance
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Band 1

3 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Schoenherr

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 COFAG-guaranteed and other state-guaranteed financings, ESG-linked revolving credit facility agreements and unsecured notes. Additionally, the firm assists with real estate, debt, project and acquisition finance. Its strong offering is complemented by Schoenherr's comprehensive coverage of all regulatory issues pertaining to the banking and finance industry. The 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

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  • Schoenherr advised a consortium of banks on a EUR125 million general purpose credit facility for Zumtobel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Ebner
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Martin Ebner
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Band 1

Martin Ebner impresses for his breadth of expertise in banking and finance, both in Austria and abroad, covering debt restructurings, state guaranteed liquidity facilities and project financing. Additionally, he assists with real estate finance transactions and regulatory issues.

"Martin Ebner, is one of our most trusted advisors. Technically and in terms of availability and communication he is excellent."

"Martin showed strong service, drive and commitment."

Peter Feyl
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Peter Feyl
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Band 1

Reputable practitioner Peter Feyl is held in high esteem for advice on regulatory issues in the banking sector, covering anti-money laundering, compliance and investigations, as well as enforcement. Beyond that, he is noted for his role in a range of financing transactions including ESG-linked credit facilities and debt finance, with experience of both domestic and cross-border transactions.

"He is always available to offer support and even ad-hoc issues are solved with the relevant sophistication and commercial awareness."

Matthias Pressler
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Matthias Pressler
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Up and Coming

Matthias Pressler's recognition in the market sees him added to the rankings. He has good experience in a range of regulatory matters including restructurings and enforcements, alongside a strong focus on regulatory questions around product launches.

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Martin Ebner
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Martin Ebner
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Peter Feyl
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Peter Feyl
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Peter Feyl
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Peter Feyl
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Band 1
Matthias Pressler
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Matthias Pressler
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Up and Coming

Members

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Laurenz Schwitzer

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Matei Victor Florea

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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

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

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Energy

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Real Estate Finance

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