LAWYER PROFILE

Stephan Pachinger

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets

Austria

18 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Stephan is a leading practitioner in the equity and debt capital markets area. He has particular experience in domestic and international IPOs, rights offerings, accelerated primary and secondary share offerings as well as convertible, exchangeable and bond offerings. Stephan also frequently advises on hybrid capital products treated as equity for banking or insurance regulatory, rating and/or accounting purposes. Stephan also represents issuers on capital markets compliance issues and, increasingly, advises on sustainability related as aspects.

Career

Stephan joined Freshfields in 2002 and has been a partner since 2016.

Personal

Graduated from Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria (Dr iur). Stephan holds a master of laws (LL.M) in banking and finance from Boston University, US. He speaks German, English and Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets - Austria

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stephan Pachinger is a leading capital markets lawyer who advises on cross-border IPOs, as well as on capital increases, bond issuances and repurchases and EMTNs.

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Strengths

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Stephan Pachinger has huge legal expertise and a practical approach.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide
Stephan Pachinger is always easy to reach, solution oriented and prudent.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide
Stephan Pachinger is able and willing to solve difficult situations.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide