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Schoenherr's capital markets practice consists of a dedicated multijurisdictional team of capital markets lawyers from 14 jurisdictions across CEE/SEE. The members of the team work closely across the regions, drawing from their cultural diversity and common high standards of legal advice. Their "on the ground" knowledge of local markets and the regulatory, political and economic environments gives them an unrivalled familiarity with the intricate legal issues specific to those markets.

The capital markets practice is supported by the resources of our other practices, which enables their lawyers to represent clients in all types of industries and in any situation.

Schoenherr's capital markets practice advises corporate issuers, investment banks and regulated entities on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions, capital markets regulatory, corporate governance and compliance issues as well as litigation and dispute resolution.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Schoenherr's excellent capital markets department offers wide-ranging expertise in DCM and ECM matters, including high-yield bonds and hybrid notes, EMTN programmes, share buy-backs and compliance advice. The firm has significant experience advising on large sovereign bond issuances for the Austrian treasury. Schoenherr routinely acts for well-known clients from the banking, energy and insurance fields, as well as for governmental clients, and is active on high-level cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr advised ASFINAG on the issuance of its 2.125% EUR600 million senior notes.

Strengths

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"The team is always accessible, with deadlines always met."

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

"The firm offers business-oriented advice."

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

"We work with them because of the depth and breadth of their offering, and also the ability to pull together at very short notice a team that suits our needs. Schoenherr is really strong in setting up a cross-border team that seamlessly interacts."

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

"When it comes to Austrian law, it is difficult to find a team with more depth, breadth and knowledge."

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Christoph Moser
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Christoph Moser
Head of Capital Markets
1
Band 1
Christoph Moser is a leading lawyer in Austrian capital markets and showcases excellent work on a range of capital market matters including IPOs, exchange-traded notes and debtor-in-possession financing.
"Christoph is sublime. We need a logical approach where I hear a yes or no answer. Christoph Moser always gives this."
"He is a very bright and experienced lawyer, who is always available and always to the point."
"Christoph is one of the most trusted capital markets lawyers in Austria. He is always highly committed to his clients, offering a strong level of service with a deep background in the law and economic understanding of the deals."
"He is an outstanding capital markets lawyer especially well suited to corporate transactions."
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Ursula Rath
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Ursula Rath
Head of Capital Markets
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Band 2
Ursula Rath is primarily focused on DCM work, including placements, purchases and issuances of high-yield bonds, government bonds and green notes. She advises corporate issuers as well as banks as lead manager.
"Ursula has great knowledge on the regulatory side."
"Many can talk the talk, but she can walk the walk too."
"Ursula is a very smart, flexible and always solution-oriented lawyer."
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Angelika Fischer
Angelika Fischer
Associates to watch
Angelika Fischer is best known for her strong focus on bond issuances, while also assisting on IPOs and bond issuances.
"Angelika Fischer is knowledgeable and delivers top quality on time."
"She can see transactions from client and lawyer perspective."
"Angelika holds a strong practical know-how."
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Capital Markets
Christoph Moser
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Christoph Moser
Head of Capital Markets
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Band 1
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Ursula Rath
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Ursula Rath
Head of Capital Markets
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Band 2
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Angelika Fischer
Angelika Fischer
Associates to watch
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Members

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Christoph Moser

Christoph Moser

Head of Department

Ursula Rath

Ursula Rath

Head of Department

Clients

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ABBAG Abbaugesellschaft des Bundes

AGRANA Beteiligungsverwaltungs Aktiengesellschaft

Austrian trade association

British Bankers' Association

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.

Citi

European Investment Bank

European Investment Fund

FIA Europe

ISDA

JP Morgan

Morgan Stanley

Société Générale

UBS

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Construction & Materials

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate Finance