Praised by clients for ‘outstanding performance and effort’ , Binder Grösswang demonstrates prowess across the full range of regulatory and financing work with a track record in sustainability and ESG-linked financing. Clients benefit from the team’s close cooperation with experts from other departments such as tax, intellectual property, capital markets and dispute resolution, and the firm's vast experience advising on cross-border financing transactions. Stephan Heckenthaler and Stefan Frank are key contacts for financial services regulatory work and lead the practice alongside Stefan Tiefenthaler and Emanuel Welten, who are both lauded for expert knowledge of real estate and acquisition finance.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH is sought out by banks, financial service providers, and corporations for strength in national and international financing transactions, as well as in-depth knowledge of supervisory board and regulatory law. The team’s areas of expertise include in particular structured financings, financial product structuring, banking-related contract law, and sustainable finance disclosure regulation. Specialising in banking and capital markets law, Andreas Zahradnik heads the group alongside Tibor Varga and handles many of the firm’s sustainability-related matters, while Varga’s multifaceted practice extends to financial restructurings, corporate finance and intercreditor issues. Safiye Ünüvar‘s varied workload extends to supervisory proceedings, finance documentation and project finance.

Highlighted by clients for a ‘very strong network across Southeast Europe’, Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)’s multijurisdictional team is headed by Matei Florea in Bucharest and equipped to support clients in financial services litigation, regulatory matters, including authorisation applications, corporate governance, and ownership control proceedings, as well as funds and asset management as part of a broad offering. Martin Ebner is recommended for debt structures, while Peter Feyl focuses on transactional work including related regulatory aspects. Laurenz Schwitzer specialises in asset finance, with a particularly strong presence in the real estate and energy industries.

Reputed for experience in corporate and renewable finance, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG frequently handles cross-border matters, with a focus on the CEE region. Recent work highlights extend to advice on regulatory aspects in the financial services segments, including dealing with authorities regarding the implementation of digital business models. Andrea Gritsch heads the group and excels in supporting companies in distressed situations and matters related to financial regulatory compliance, while Andreas Schmid is an expert in structured finance with a focus on leveraged buy-outs. Markus Heidinger is experienced in financing litigation, and Marika Lomashvili‘s practice covers non-performing loans as well as project, acquisition and real estate finance. Leopold Höher is a key contact for secured finance transactions and debt restructuring.

With a track record in representing banks in administrative penalty proceedings by the FMA, Cerha Hempel‘s offering extends to advice on financing transactions, contract law in the banking segment, and a variety of regulatory issues, such as aspects of FDI clearance checks and banking supervision law. The practice group is co-led by Peter Knobl, who frequently handles matters in relation to investment funds and payment services, the ‘very competent‘ expert for corporate finance transactions Volker Glas, and Thomas Zivny , whose specialisms include project finance with particular experience in the real estate and healthcare segments.

Well-versed across the full range of sustainability-linked finance, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH’s stellar client roaster includes investment banks, investment funds and asset managements houses, with the team’s areas of expertise encompassing structured finance, loan-portfolio transactions, acquisition and corporate finance. Leading on many of the firm’s international financing transaction, Günther Hanslik leads the practice alongside Martin Zuffer, who specialises in capital markets law. Described as by clients as ‘an extremely valuable addition to the team’, Wolfgang Hellsberg comfortably handles all aspects of project, real estate and acquisition financing.

Highlighted by clients for ‘offering creative solutions and outstanding legal advice’, DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH is renowned for expertise across the full spectrum of regulatory work in the banking segment, while also demonstrating expertise in banking litigation and financing work. Recently, the team impressed in particular by defending banks before the Austrian Supreme Court in litigation regarding account management fees. Co-head Markus Kellner is recommended for vast knowledge of general terms and conditions for retail banking products and steers the department alongside Christoph Diregger, who specialises in capital markets law.

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH excels in asset and corporate financing and is reputed for its track record in financial restructuring. Complementing the firm’s offering with experience at the intersection of banking, capital markets, and M&A matters, Peter Winkler leads the team alongside Marcus Benes, who also heads the firm’s insolvency and restructuring department. Experienced in acquisition and real estate financing transactions, Laurenz Liedermann is another key contact, whose focus areas extend to contract law in the finance sector.

Leveraging the firm’s international network, Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG’s ‘high-performance team’ is well known for advising borrowers and lenders on multi-jurisdictional financing transactions in a number of industries, including energy, mining, infrastructure, technology, and transport. Led by Georg Diwok, who has strong credentials in acquisition, project, and real estate finance, the group also demonstrates strength in financial services regulation and frequently advises financial institutions on market entry topics. Robert Wippel is a port of call for securitization and structured finance.

Recognised for competence across the full range of banking supervisory law, BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law has a track record in representing clients in FMA proceedings and advises clients on fund structuring, regulatory reviews, cryptocurrencies and digital payment models. Leading the team alongside Raphael Toman, Ernst Brandl excels in supporting foreign investment funds in obtaining FMA licenses. Thoman has been promoted to partner in January 2024 and specialises in banking litigation, covering both civil and regulatory law matters, including securities and payment service provider law.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is recommended for particular experience in the banking, real estate, and payment services segments, with the team’s varied caseload encompassing banking litigation, as well as advising financial institutions on general terms and conditions and M&A deals in the sector. The department is spearheaded by a capable trio: Markus Fellner handles a busy workload which ranges from dispute resolution to financing transactions, whereas Gregor Schett is a key contact for banks requiring advice on contract drafting. Florian Kranebitter is experienced across the full spectrum of project and rescue financing. Stefan Adametz left the firm in September 2024.

Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH is capable of advising on the full gamut of structured finance, refinancing, and restructuring with a noteworthy focus on acquisition finance, cryptocurrency matters, and financings backed by export credit agencies. A reputed expert for supervisory regulations, Christoph Herbst heads the department alongside Christoph Wildmoser, who is sought out by both lenders and borrowers for syndicated lending transactions and offers niche expertise in aviation and rail finance.

Frequently acting in cross-border transactions and highlighted by clients for ‘a deep understanding of local and international legal and compliance standards’, DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s team works together closely with experts from the firm’s international network and offers a wealth of experience in corporate, acquisition and project finance. Practice head Marcell M. Németh is a key contact for matters related to the CEE region, as is Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik, whose areas of expertise extend to vast knowledge of sustainability-linked finance.

Sought out by businesses, investment banks, funds and portfolio companies, Greenlake Legal focuses on cross-border finance transactions and is well-equipped to support clients with new financings, restructuring and enforcement issues. Described by clients as ‘exceptional lawyers’, Michael Raninger and Erik Hödl head the team, with Raninger offering expertise in secured leveraged financing and Hoedl’s multifaceted practice encompassing distressed debt transactions and financing litigation.

As part of the Deloitte network, Jank Weiler Operenyi offers well-rounded experience of non-performing loans, financial services law and banking litigation. The firm’s varied focus areas are exemplified by the firm’s practice heads: Maurizia Anderle-Hauke handles regulatory matters, Bernhard Köck is frequently leading on the team’s dispute resolution work, Gabriele Etzl specialises in real estate finance, and Andreas Jank handles a busy workload that includes financial restructurings, M&A in the sector, banking litigation and project finance.

Fielding a team of ‘exceptionally talented legal professionals’, PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH is particularly active in trade, real estate, and infrastructure financing and is recommended for expertise in mezzanine financing and sustainability law. Frequently handling syndicated loans, secured lending, and restructuring, practice head Wolfram Huber is an expert in aircraft and fleet financing. Former practice head Annika Wolf departed the firm in May 2024.

With a particular strong real estate finance practice, SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH is also recommended for advice on crowd investment platforms, non-performing loans (NPLs) and the full spectrum of refinancings. Practice head Immanuel Gerstner demonstrates proficiency in the financing of major real estate projects across the countries and is a key contact for bond financing. Both Lukas Leitner, who is an expert on investment funds, and Clemens Harsch, who is praised by clients for a ‘highly professional, straightforward, and pragmatic approach’, were promoted to partner in October 2023. In the same month, Michael Kienzl joined from Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, further strengthening the firm’s restructuring and banking law offering.

Rautner Rechtsanwälte GmbH specialises in advice on project financing in the renewable energy segment, with the team’s capabilities encompassing regulatory compliance, due diligence, and financial documentation. Praised by clients for the ‘ability to blend technical legal knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach’, practice head Uwe Rautner is particularly experienced in handling matters across the CEE region.

Embedded in the firm’s international network, Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s multidisciplinary team demonstrates proficiency in cross-border financing, refinancing and preferential loans and is experienced in structuring financings for M&A and private equity deals as part of a multifaceted portfolio. Practice head Claudia Steegmüller‘s recent work highlights include the renegotiation of non-performing loans, real estate financing and group-wide cash pooling. Carmen Redmann-Wippel joined the team in September 2023 from an in-house position and focuses on restructuring and sustainable finance.

Known for vast experience in banking litigation, VÖLKL Rechtsanwälte GmbH is praised by clients for ‘combining legal excellence with business understanding and market know how’. Practice head Clemens Völkl‘s areas of expertise range from financing transactions to advice on outsourcing projects and financial restructuring. Völkl is well supported by Philipp Frenzl, who is adept at securities litigation.

Acting for both lenders and borrowers, Weber & Co. Attorneys-at-Law handles the full range of sustainable finance, debt restructuring, loan agreements and FMA proceedings. Co-head Stefan Weber‘s practice encompasses regulatory advice as well as sustainable finance, while co-head Philipp Baubin is a name to note for cross-border finance transactions and excels at the intersection of banking and capital markets law.

EY Law - Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH is a port of call for all matters related to fintech, with the team’s expertise spanning regulatory aspects of business models, licencing procedures and compliance topics. Described as ‘the best counsel in Austria for fintech’ by some, Martin Hanzl leads the department alongside Elisabeth Reiner, who compliments the firm’s offering with proficiency in supervisory law.

With a client roaster that includes corporates, loan service providers, banks and insurance companies, Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is recognised for advice on project and acquisition finance and is also equipped to handle related regulatory work. Bernd Taucher heads the team and combines financing expertise with proven knowledge of corporate law.

Regulatory work is at the heart of PFR Fritzsche Frank Fletzberger Rechtsanwälte GmbH, with the team’s capabilities extending to advice on e-money, loan documentation, fintech-related topics and FMA proceedings. Practice head and ‘outstanding banking law expert’ Bernd Fletzberger specialises in licensing obligations for payment services and offers experience with crypto and blockchain matters.