Friedrich Jergitsch
About
Provided by Friedrich Jergitsch
Practice Areas
Friedrich is a member of Freshfields' finance group in Vienna and specialises in structured finance transactions, bank regulatory law and insolvency law. He advises a wide range of financial institutions, including commercial banks, investment banks and insurances in Austria and CEE/CIS.
Career
Friedrich joined Freshfields in 1998, and has been a partner since 2003.
Professional Memberships
Friedrich is a member of the Austrian Bar Association.
Publications
Friedrich is the author of specialist articles on the cross-border safe custody of securities and insolvency law, and co-author of two leading commentaries of banking regulatory law.
Personal
Friedrich received his legal education at the University of Vienna. He speaks German, English, French and Russian.
Chambers Review
Europe
Friedrich Jergitsch is held in high esteem for his expertise in banking and finance regulatory law mandates, assisting with leasing structures and requirements under EU law. He is also experienced in handling restructuring-related cases, as well as litigation. One interviewee considers him to be one of the "best banking regulatory lawyers."
Excellent practitioner Friedrich Jergitsch is widely appreciated for his strength in complex and large-scale corporate restructurings and refinancings with further expertise in handling insolvency claims. Interviewees endorse Friedrich Jergitsch for his "excellent standing."
Friedrich Jergitsch is held in high esteem for his expertise in banking and finance regulatory law mandates, assisting with leasing structures and requirements under EU law. He is also experienced in handling restructuring-related cases, as well as litigation. One interviewee considers him to be one of the "best banking regulatory lawyers."