Philipp Kinsky

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Corporate/M&A

Austria

9 Years Ranked

Band 3

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Austria

3 Years Ranked

Band 4

Capital Markets

Austria

19 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Philipp Kinsky

Europe

Practice Areas

- Capital Markets

-Life Science

- M&A

- Private Equity

- Venture Capital

- Startup

Career

Philipp Kinsky is co-founder and partner at Herbst Kinsky attorneys in Vienna.

After his admission to the Austrian Bar in 2001, Philipp worked as partner with leading law firms. He specializes in (cross-border) M&A, venture capital and capital markets and advises, among others, listed companies on complex corporate law as well as on capital markets law aspects. Philipp advised inter alia Marinomed Biotech AG on its recent IPO at the Vienna Stock Exchange. Furthermore he acts as counsel to both venture capital funds and private equity/venture capital financed companies in numerous international M&A and private equity/venture capital transactions.

Professional Memberships

- Austrian Bar

- aaia (Austrian Angel Investor Association)

Publications

Numerous publications in the areas of Corporate Finance and Capital Markets.

Co-author of Commentary to Austrian Stock Exchange Act (2011).

Co-author of "Austrian Limited - Eine startupfreundliche neue Rechtsform" (2021)

Co-author of "Flexible Kapitalgesellschaft" (2024)

Personal

Born 1972 in Graz

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Philipp Kinsky is particularly renowned for his strength in the start-up scene, advising on financing rounds, exits and general venture capital issues.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences - Austria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philipp Kinsky has a strong background in working on behalf of start-ups in the life sciences sector using his expertise in financing rounds and M&A deals to the benefit of his clients. He is also able to advise his biotechnology clients on IP and relevant data protection matters.

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Capital Markets - Austria

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Philipp Kinsky assists with convertible loan notes, bond issuances and capital increases. He is active on the drafting of prospectuses and the establishment of funds, and has experience in the cryptocurrency field. He routinely represents startup clients.

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Strengths

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He has an extreme wealth of experience, which is one of his main assets. He has good solutions for very complex and different problems that we face.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is extremely helpful in explaining what is going on and in finding a professional and creative solution for us.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is a very seasoned lawyer and a very good negotiator who is, at the same time, able to ensure the interests of his clients are represented and preserved.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky's legal and commercial acumen, together with his pleasant personality, clearly stand out. He truly walked any needed extra mile for us to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is committed, knowledgeable and always at hand. He always sticks to deadlines and provides very close communication.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

In terms of professional expertise, we are always happy with his legal advice. He is also always very available, no matter the circumstances.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is a direct person to work with and he thinks ahead. We are very happy with him.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky knows how to adapt to his surroundings and has very high-level entrepreneurship intuition.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

He has an extreme wealth of experience, which is one of his main assets. He has good solutions for very complex and different problems that we face.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is extremely helpful in explaining what is going on and in finding a professional and creative solution for us.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is a very seasoned lawyer and a very good negotiator who is, at the same time, able to ensure the interests of his clients are represented and preserved.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky's legal and commercial acumen, together with his pleasant personality, clearly stand out. He truly walked any needed extra mile for us to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is committed, knowledgeable and always at hand. He always sticks to deadlines and provides very close communication.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers European Guide

In terms of professional expertise, we are always happy with his legal advice. He is also always very available, no matter the circumstances.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky is a direct person to work with and he thinks ahead. We are very happy with him.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

Philipp Kinsky knows how to adapt to his surroundings and has very high-level entrepreneurship intuition.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

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Litigation

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Public Law: General

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Philipp Kinsky

Europe Guide 2025

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