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Schoenherr

Real Estate

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The real estate & construction practice group is highly regarded across CEE/SEE. It enjoys high visibility in the region's largest and most important transactions and development projects. The team advises clients on all legal aspects of their real estate business.

The main focus is advising developers and investors on the acquisition and sale of real estate via asset and share deals, forward purchases and fundings, distressed transactions, including tax structuring and financing; the development and operation of real estate projects, including permitting and building contracts (design, construction and operation), including built-to-suit; lease agreements; sale and leaseback; and claim management. Schoenherr also represents employers and contractors, sellers and purchasers, landlords and tenants as well as other participants in real estate-related litigation and arbitration.

Clients (32)

  • GA Capital
  • Prologis
  • Deka Immobilien
  • UNIQA
  • Österreichischer Rundfunk – ORF (Austrian Broadcasting)
  • Dream Global
  • PFI Port Folio
  • Hyatt International
  • ARE / Milestone
  • UNION
  • TRIUVIA (former IVG Institutional Funds GmbH)
  • Erste Group Immorent AG
  • Raiffeisen
  • INVESTER United Benefits GmbH
  • RREEF Investment GmbH
  • Savills Investment GmbH
  • IC Development GmbH
  • Amundi
  • Hanse Merkur Grundvermögen
  • Motel One GmbH
  • GBI AG
  • UniCredit Bank Austria AG
  • Unger-Unternehmensgruppe
  • Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage GmbH
  • Swiss Life Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
  • ERGO Versicherung AG
  • BVK-Europa I-Immobilienfonds S.C.S
  • SICAV RAIF Teilfonds ROA
  • Slate Asset Management
  • Bena Hubs
  • Vermehrt Group
  • Catella Group

Industries (15)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

With its expansive bench strength, the law firm Schoenherr is in prime position to take on large scale real estate mandates. The team is highly active on the sale and acquisition of commercial and residential properties, including hotels and office complexes as well as entire real estate portfolios across Austria. Property redevelopments and urban development projects also fall within the law firm's outstanding offering. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team's experience in real estate project financings and leasing agreements. Thanks to its strong office network across the CEE region, Schoenherr is well placed to handle cross-border real estate deals. The law firm is frequently mandated by real estate investors and property owners as well as prominent Austrian corporates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr advised AEW Invest on the acquisition of a logistics centre in Ebergassing from DLH Group by way of an asset deal.

Strengths

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  • Schoenherr has a team of outstanding experts who deliver carefully crafted results, even at short notice if necessary.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • We are very well looked after by Schoenherr.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr's technical expertise is top notch. The lawyers are very commercially minded and focus on practical solutions.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr houses subject matter specialists with a broad understanding of clients' needs.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The lawyers analyse complex problems and situations extremely quickly and identify and implement the necessary measures with great expertise.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Madl
    Peter Madl

    Peter Madl

    Reputed for his real estate legal knowledge, Peter Madl holds a wealth of experience in high-end acquisitions, sales of real estate assets, lease agreements and buy-to-let structures.

    • Peter Madl is outstanding in real estate matters.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Michael Lagler
    Michael Lagler

    Michael Lagler

    Michael Lagler is renowned for his considerable strength in large real estate transactions concerning residential complexes, logistics centres and development projects. He is especially active across the entire CEE region.

    • We are very satisfied with Michael Lagler. He is an extremely competent lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Michael Lagler is the perfect real estate lawyer.

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  • Constantin Benes
    Constantin Benes

    Constantin Benes

    Constantin Benes demonstrates skill advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. He assists with the development of logistics, commercial and residential properties, including the negotiation of works contracts with contractors. Clients also instruct him to represent them in defect, damage and warranty claims.

    • Constantin Benes provides the highest level of professional competence combined with open communication and respectful interactions, making it a pleasure to work with him.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Constantin Benes is a highly skilled, experienced solicitor and partner.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Constantin Benes is the lawyer for all our needs and he goes far beyond our expectations.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Constantin stands out for his commercial awareness and business sense when advising us on projects, making his work particularly practical and applicable.

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  • Clemens Rainer
    Clemens Rainer

    Clemens Rainer

    Clemens Rainer demonstrates a strong specialism in real estate topics, acting for retailers, holding companies and development groups on the sale and purchase of commercial, hospitality, residential and infrastructure assets. His expertise also extends to leasing issues and relocations.

    • We are very happy with the service provided by Clemens Rainer. He is a go-to individual in this space.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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