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Wolf Theiss

Real Estate: Construction

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Wolf Theiss' Real Estate & Construction team is the largest in Austria. With a high degree of specialisation among team members, they include sought after experts in new fields of law such as ESG.

Real Estate

  • Real Estate Transactions: All aspects of national and cross-border real estate transactions.
  • Real Estate Projects: From the purchase of real estate, EIA, planning, zoning, permits, to all construction, planning and financing agreements.
  • Real Estate Leasing: Advising landlords and tenants on lease and public law, all related matters including real estate disputes.
  • Real Estate Finance: Financial engineering, the regulatory environment behind the granting or receipt of a credit or loan, financing agreements and security packages.

Construction

  • Infrastructure and building construction projects: Tunnelling and civil engineering projects including contract review, negotiation, completion, warranty phase.
  • Industry Experience: Team members are qualified in construction engineering and/or have worked for big industry players. We understand the business from an industry perspective.
  • FIDIC Contracts: Including interdisciplinary support on claim and contract management. Several team members are certified FIDIC adjudicators.
  • Construction Disputes: Claims for securing evidence, (additional) compensation, damage claims, contractual penalties, disputes on geological and other risks. We regularly represent clients before courts, arbitral tribunals and dispute adjudication boards.

Clients (13)

  • PORR
  • STRABAG
  • Alu König Stahl
  • McArthurGlen Group
  • Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
  • AFIAA Real Estate Investment AG
  • OBI Group
  • ZBI Zentral Boden Immobilien Gruppe
  • Erste Group Immorent
  • REWE Group
  • Wiener Linien
  • GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH
  • Soravia

Industries (10)

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Construction Materials
  • Banks
  • Funds
  • Institutional Investors
  • Retail
  • Private Equity
  • Private Clients

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Real Estate: Construction - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss boasts an enviable bench capable of handling some of Austria's most prominent real estate and construction mandates. Well-known international corporates and investors seek the law firm's advice on large-scale acquisitions and sales of real estate assets and portfolios. The lawyers display particular strength with hospitality properties, data centres and retail spaces. Furthermore, Wolf Theiss has excellent strength in handling the full life-cycle of construction projects, especially those relating to the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors. With its expertise in disputes, the law firm augments its services. Thanks to its office networks across CEE, Wolf Theiss is a prime candidate for cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss advised Adal Holding on its acquisition of the Hafenportal building in Linz.

Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss does not just provide legal advice, it creates long-term value by structuring sustainable agreements, aligning stakeholders and anticipating potential challenges.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

  • The depth and breadth of the Wolf Theiss team are truly impressive. The law firm's ability to bring together specialists across jurisdictions and disciplines ensures a seamless and well-rounded legal service.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Wolf Theiss are characterised by a high degree of legal expertise, experience with complicated topics and flexibility.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

  • Wolf Theiss stands out through its combination of deep regional coverage and sector-specific expertise. The law firm blends a strong understanding of local real estate and regulatory frameworks with a genuinely international outlook.

    Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are very good at handling complex and challenging matters and problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Oberlechner
    Peter Oberlechner

    Peter Oberlechner

    Peter Oberlechner is one of Austria's leading real estate practitioners. He is well placed to handle large acquisitions and sales of real estate assets, including shopping outlets, data centres and infrastructure sites. He displays further expertise in urban development issues, redevelopment projects and lease agreements.

    • Peter Oberlechner is second to none.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

    • When situations get heated, Peter Oberlechner can take a step back and break them down for the negotiation partners, making it possible to find a solution. You always have the feeling that he is really hands on with the work.

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  • Wolfgang Müller
    Wolfgang Müller

    Wolfgang Müller

    Excellent practitioner Wolfgang Müller is held in high esteem for his strength in large-scale construction projects across Austria, especially in the transport, energy and infrastructure sectors. The construction of headquarters, urban developments and residential projects, as well as disputes, also falls within his outstanding breadth of expertise.

    • Wolfgang Müller is a top lawyer.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

    • Wolfgang is highly competent and experienced in the construction sector.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

    • In my opinion, Wolfgang Müller is one of the leading lawyers in this field.

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    • Wolfgang Müller offers extensive expertise and industry-specific know-how.

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  • Thomas Anderl
    Thomas Anderl

    Thomas Anderl

    Thomas Anderl is involved in a variety of construction disputes pertaining to defects, damages and compensation claims across infrastructure and utility projects. He also displays skill in handling project developments concerning commercial real estate.

    • Thomas possesses very deep knowledge of the construction business, with a broad overview of all the legal aspects.

      Real Estate: Construction respondentEurope

    • Thomas Anderl offers good support and cooperation, with good organisation and coordination across complex topics.

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    • Thomas Anderl provides very competent advice on construction law matters.

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  • Erik Steger
    Erik Steger

    Erik Steger

    Erik Steger is an experienced real estate practitioner who advises both Austrian and multinational clients, particularly in relation to hotel properties. He offers support in leasing negotiations, as well as the financing and acquisition of real estate assets.

    • Erik Steger is very experienced and he speaks from both a legal and business perspective.

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    • Erik Steger makes sure that things go in the right direction.

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    • Erik Steger offers in-depth hospitality know-how.

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    • Erik Steger has a very pragmatic approach and a high level of expertise.

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    • Erik Steger brings a strategic perspective and a wealth of experience that adds significant value in complex, cross-border matters.

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  • Philipp Szelinger
    Philipp Szelinger

    Philipp Szelinger

    Philipp Szelinger draws upon his expertise to assist with urban development and refurbishment projects. He additionally represents clients in claims relating to damage and outstanding payments.

    • Philipp Szelinger is a talented young lawyer.

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    • Philipp Szelinger has been a perfect match for us.

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    • Philipp Szelinger provides excellent legal advice.

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  • Stefan Horn
    Stefan Horn

    Stefan Horn

    Stefan Horn is a rising star who is particularly recommended for his expertise in the acquisition, leasing and development of hospitality properties, often on behalf of hotelier groups and private investors.

    • Stefan Horn stands out as a highly competent and solution-oriented legal adviser with a deep understanding of the real estate and hospitality sectors.

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    • Stefan Horn has a real passion for the job. He is patient, understands us as a client and always has the overall goal in focus.

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    • Stefan Horn supports us in an excellent way.

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    • His ability to quickly grasp the strategic goals of a transaction, communicate clearly across disciplines and proactively drive processes forward makes him a valuable partner in any deal.

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