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Wolf Theiss

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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Our outstanding track record in the banking and finance industry make us one of the leading Banking & Finance teams in Austria and in the CEE/SEE. In ever-challenging financial markets our Banking & Finance team is ready to support the growth of our clients' business through fresh thinking, quick adjustment to market conditions and thorough understanding of their business. 


Our Team

Our team draws on deep banking product expertise and works with our regulatory, litigation, restructuring and other specialist teams to develop solutions for our clients, often incorporating pioneer financing techniques.

Our Cases

We advise banks, insurance companies, funds and other financial institutions, as well as borrowers and customers on issues ranging from commercial lending, project finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, infrastructure finance and private equity, to regulatory work, regulatory litigation, debt issuances, IPOs and other capital increases, ICOs, securitizations, de-listings and loan portfolios. 

Our Regulatory Expertise

With continuously increasing regulatory demands, we put our strong regulatory expertise readily available to our clients. We advise on compliance regulation related to blockchain, FinTech, PayTech and crypto-currencies, Basel IIICRR V/CRR 2, BRRD II/SRMR 2, MiFID II/MiFIR, MAD II/ MAR, the new EU prospectus regime, AIFM/UCITS, derivative structuring and trading (EMIR, SFT), Solvency II, and issues resulting from Brexit.

Clients (27)

  • Advent International
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Anadi Austria Bank
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch International
  • BlackRock
  • BNP Paribas
  • Borealis
  • Citi
  • Credit Suisse
  • Deutsche Bank
  • EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • EIB - European Investment Bank
  • Erste Group Bank
  • Goldman Sachs
  • IFC - International Finance Corporation
  • ING Bank
  • JP Morgan
  • Kommunalkredit Austria
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Oberbank
  • PORR Beteiligungen und Management
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • Société Générale
  • UniCredit Bank Austria
  • VIG - Vienna Insurance Group
  • Meta

Industries (13)

  • Banks
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Funds
  • Information & Communications Technologies, Software
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Public Sector
  • Real Estate

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Austria

What the Team is Known For

Prestigious law firm Wolf Theiss boasts an outstanding banking and finance practice which is regularly instructed on domestic and cross-border mandates, especially across the CEE region. The team is particularly active advising on project finance, with recent mandates in the infrastructure sector. Additionally, clients can benefit from the law firm's expertise in acquisition and real estate finance, as well as asset finance and ESG-linked products. Furthermore, Wolf Theiss is respected for its capabilities in regulatory issues, ranging from crypto-assets and ownership control proceedings to fintech and licensing mandates. Its clientele of large financial institutions and corporates further demonstrates the law firm's strong market coverage.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss advised a consortium of banks on a EUR600 million sustainability-linked corporate financing granted to an Austrian railway company.

Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss is flexible and provides perfectly fitting advice to the client.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Wolf Theiss is highly specialised and has the best knowledge of our needs. The team is also distinguished by its very good accessibility and response times.

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  • Wolf Theiss offers know-how that can be accessed immediately at any time combined with practical relevance and a pragmatic approach.

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  • Wolf Theiss possesses deep knowledge of real estate and project finance and the law firm's work is esteemed and respected by both borrowers and lenders.

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  • Wolf Theiss stands out for the team's quick reactions, deep understanding of customers' needs, high level of experience and market knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andreas Schmid
    Andreas Schmid

    Andreas Schmid

    Andreas Schmid is a pre-eminent expert in banking and finance law in Austria, advising on a broad array of complex transactions. Acting for both borrowers and lenders, he assists with project and acquisition finance agreements, particularly in the infrastructure sector.

    • Andreas Schmid has very broad knowledge.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Andreas Schmid is very well renowned. He is a big name.

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  • Andrea Gritsch
    Andrea Gritsch

    Andrea Gritsch

    Andrea Gritsch is a noted expert in the field of fintech, often advising well-known tech and e-commerce companies on the implementation of new business models and payment services in Austria. She is also well-versed in advising on the regulatory aspects of banking transactions.

    • Andrea Gritsch is able to understand the client’s needs and tailor the level and depth of service accordingly.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Andrea Gritsch provides understandable and nicely packaged advice on highly complex matters while understanding the key commercial rationale of the underlying question.

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    • Andrea Gritsch is a great lawyer who is very on top of things.

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  • Christine Siegl
    Christine Siegl

    Christine Siegl

    Well-reputed practitioner Christine Siegl is sought after for her expertise in all regulatory matters pertaining to acquisitions, capital markets, payment services and crypto matters, as well as acting in front of the regulator.

    • Christine Siegl is always immediately addressable, excellent in terms of the content, to the point and aware of the economic consequences.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Christine Siegl is very deep in the matter. She stays up to date and has great know-how across different jurisdictions.

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  • Claus Schneider
    Claus Schneider

    Claus Schneider

    Claus Schneider regularly provides high-level regulatory advice to a range of domestic and international financial institutions. He is also a recognised capital markets expert and deals with administrative proceedings.

    • Claus Schneider is always available and takes care of all our complex issues, with knowledge of the necessities and requirements.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Claus Schneider is our first choice when it comes to the best knowledge of the market in addition to detailed legal questions.

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    • For specialist banking matters that require specialised knowledge, Claus Schneider is your guy.

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  • Leopold Höher
    Leopold Höher

    Leopold Höher

    Leopold Höher has expertise in senior loan facilities, as well as acquisition and bridge financing. His practice also encompasses project, real estate and sustainability-linked financings. He regularly advises banks and investment funds.

    • Leopold Höher is typically consulted for complex matters and when there is an international aspect.

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  • Marika Lomashvili
    Marika Lomashvili

    Marika Lomashvili

    Marika Lomashvili demonstrates skill handling lender-side project and real estate financing mandates in the energy, hospitality and residential spaces, alongside further expertise in debt and acquisition finance mandates.

    • Marika Lomashvili's transaction control and craftsmanship are absolutely top.

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