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Stephan Heckenthaler

Stephan Heckenthaler

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Stephan Heckenthaler is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has extensive experience in advising national and international banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and other undertakings (such as fintechs) on the increasing regulatory requirements. In the context of M&A transactions, restructuring and reorganisation in the financial markets sector (e.g. the acquisition or sale of banks and insurance companies and bank restructurings) he advises on all aspects of financial services regulation.

He focuses on

-banking and financial services regulation

-insurance regulation

-capital markets law

-structured finance

financial institutions and automotive

Career

Before joining Binder Grösswang in 2010, he worked for the US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton in Frankfurt. He received his PhD from the University of Vienna in 2005 and his postgraduate degree (LL.M.) from New York University in 2008. He is admitted to the bar in both Austria and New York.

Professional Memberships

Stephan is a member of the German-American Lawyers Association (DAJV) and the New York State Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Austria

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stephan Heckenthaler is highly respected in the market for his high-level regulatory practice in the banking sector, often advising on innovative products in the fintech sector and the online payments space. He also assists top clients with the regulatory aspects of banking M&A.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Stephan Heckenthaler is brilliant on the banking regulatory side. He knows how the regulator thinks and understands how we think.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
  • Stephan Heckenthaler is excellent in all areas.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
  • Stephan Heckenthaler knows his documents, is friendly and cooperative and has a good standing.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
  • Stephan Heckenthaler is the best lawyer you can get!

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH (27)

Austria

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

2 items provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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