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STERNGASSE 13
1010 VIENNA
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Binder Grösswang > The Legal 500 Rankings
Austria > Banking and finance Tier 1
Binder Grösswang ‘has continued to grow in size and reputation‘, building on its strong track record of acting in complex, cross-border financing transactions. The team recently advised the European Investment Bank and Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the financing of a PPP project which considered the competing interests of the banks and the city of Vienna. International banks form a key part of the group’s client base, along with Austrian banks, infrastructure providers, and multinational corporate companies. The trio heading up the team is Stefan Tiefenthaler, Emanuel Welten, and Stephan Heckenthaler; Welten and Tiefenhaler are key names to note for acquisition finance and real estate finance work. Stefan Frank is a key name to note for regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Stefan Tiefenthaler; Emanuel Welten; Stephan Heckenthaler
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Frank; Mathias Drescher
Testimonials
‘Excellent firm that has continued to grow in size and reputation. The firm works together as a team very well, is technically excellent and gives result-oriented and practical advice. Documents are delivered promptly and deadlines are always met. It is always a pleasure to work with the team and handing a matter to them means it is well looked after.’
‘Stefan Tiefenthaler is an excellent lawyer who combines deep industry and legal expertise with an ability to provide to-the-point and hands-on practical advice. Together with his always calm manner, this makes him an excellent negotiator.’
‘The team has broad experience and is exceptionally well placed for complex matters. I appreciate the timely, pragmatic and solution-oriented advice.’
‘The passion and drive to help achieve the client’s goals is outstanding. Stephan Heckenthaler is amazing to work with. One receives timely, pragmatic and solution-oriented advice. Stefan Tiefenthaler is one of the best finance lawyers in Austria.’
‘High professional competence combined with solution orientation and partnership.’
Key clients
Erste Bank
European Investment Bank
Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien
BNP Paribas
Société Génerale
Austrian Anadi Bank
Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich
FAST LEAN SMART Group
AUTO1
Grover
KELAG
Work highlights
- Advised the European Investment Bank and Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the financing of the PPP project ‘Bildungscampus Rappachgasse and Landgutgasse.’
- Advising BNP Paribas on the restructuring of Stellantis’ European financing offering.
- Advised Crédit Agricole on Austrian finance law aspects of an unprecedented securitisation transaction involving AUTO1 Group.
Austria > Dispute resolution: commercial litigation Tier 1
Binder Grösswang‘s offering leverages close connections with other practice areas and a roster of highly experienced litigators to litigate a wide range of mandates. In 2022, ‘brilliant litigator‘ Stefan Albiez was promoted to co-practice head, alongside Christian Klausegger. The firm excels in class-action litigation, and is also noted for its extensive experience in cross-border disputes. Ingeborg Edel is another key individual, who advises on a wide range of high-level commercial disputes and is particularly known for her industry know-how in the automotive and construction sectors. Elisabeth Tretthahn-Wolski is likewise recommended.Practice head(s):
Christian Klausegger; Stefan Albiez
Other key lawyers:
Ingeborg Edel; Michael Kutschera; Elisabeth Tretthahn-Wolski; Thomas Hartl
Testimonials
‘Binder Grösswang has a strong dispute resolution practice and is definitely one of the leading firms in this area. I regard them as highly capable, knowledgeable and proficient colleagues, efficient in their approach and very commercial with impressive case management.’
‘Very motivated and clever, uniting outstanding litigation expertise with high level know-how.’
‘The practice consists of an excellent team of experienced experts with an impressive track record. The collaboration works out easily, the team is flexible and very responsive, the work results are right to the point and immediately useable.’
‘Christian Klausegger is a well-known expert in the dispute resolution area, with a broad knowledge and experience in IT-related disputes both locally in Austria and cross-border. He perfectly understands the challenges of IT projects, provides very effective advice and drives disputes with a strong strategic focus.’
‘Stefan Albiez is a brilliant litigator with impressive skills in efficiently handling parallel litigations. He always stays on top of things, always remains very calm, considerate and respectful. He is convincing in and out of court, a great communicator and talented strategist.’
‘Thomas Hartl keeps the reins firmly in his hand no matter how complex an issue, no matter how many parties involved. He is a true professional, a powerful litigator, skilled negotiator and, foremost, a superb specialist in connection with claims of mis-selling and prospectus liability.’
‘Excellent expertise in the subject area. Always seeking the best solution for the client in open discussions on a par and with pragmatic results if needed.’
‘In particular, we work with Stefan Albiez, who always convinces with his experience and expertise. Especially in our subject-specific topics, it’s nice when you don’t have to explain the business from the beginning every time but can get straight to the heart of the matter.’
Key clients
UNIQA Versicherung
City of Vienna
Province of Upper Austria
Province of Carinthia
Commercial Court Vienna
Zürich Lebensversicherung AG
Cardif Assurance
TIWAG Tiroler Wasserkraft
Lenzing AG
Bank Austria UniCredit
Commerzbank AG
Austrian Federal Railways
Erste Bank
Balcke Dürr
Russian Federation
Commerzbank
Renault Österreich
Work highlights
- Representing numerous minority shareholders of BUWOG following a squeeze-out.
- Represented numerous skiing resorts in class-action proceedings concerning claims relating to Covid-19 driven shut-downs.
- Representing an Austrian pension fund against a Dutch trading platform following the alleged wrongful cancellation of several trades.
Austria > Employment Tier 1
Over the past year, Binder Grösswang‘s employment law practice has seen an increase in mandates concerning employment-related reorganisations and restructurings, as well as litigation cases dealing with compliance breaches. Horst Lukanec who has over 25 years’ experience advising national and international clients on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, jointly heads the practice with Angelika Pallwein-Prettner who specialises in data protection, compliance and restructuring issues, as well as having a strong litigation practice. Counsel Johannes Bammer was promoted in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Horst Lukanec; Angelika Pallwein-Prettner
Testimonials
‘Perfect understanding of the practice, great collaboration with other practices to identify innovative and out-of-the box solutions, always reachable.’
‘Angelika Pallwein-Prettner is a real expert, very engaged, highly innovative, open to new creative solutions, pragmatic.’
‘Excellent knowledge, fast reaction times, good negotiation skills.’
‘Horst Lukanec: smart, skilled, good communication skills, hard worker. Cannot say enough positive things about him.’
Key clients
3i Group
Bankhaus Carl Spängler & Co Aktiengesellschaft
BNP Paribas S.A.
Capgemini Consulting Österreich AG
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Detego GmbH
Energie Burgenland AG
Federal Ministry of Finance
Granite AUT GmbH
Heinemann Austria GmbH
Husky-KTW GesmbH
IPG Mediabrands
Klarna Bank (AB)
MAN Truck & Bus Vertrieb Österreich GmbH
Media Markt Saturn Gruppe
Orchard Global Asset Management LLP
ORF – Austrian Broadcasting Corporation
Pirlo Holding GmbH
Prochaska Handels GmbH
PURE Storage Inc.
Rigetti & Co. Inc.
Schiesser AG
SeneCura Kliniken- und HeimebetriebsgmbH
Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorfer Papierfabrik AG & Co KG
Stabilo International GmbH
Starbucks Coffee Austria GmbH
Tobaccoland Handels GmbH & Co KG
TripAdvisor LLC
Veeam Software UK Limited
XXL Sports & Outdoor GmbH
SopraSteria
Work highlights
- Representing state-owned Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung in a case concerning the dismissal of a former manager due to several compliance breaches.
- Advising ChargePoint on the acquisition of has.to.be, an Austrian electronic vehicle charging company.
- Advising a financial services provider on a group-wide reorganisation of financing in the automotive sector.
Austria > EU and competition Tier 1
Binder Grösswang is highly regarded for the breadth of competition and antitrust work, both domsetic and international. The team most notably advises private clients and large public entities on highly strategic matters including abuse of dominance, merger control filings, and competition law issues at the intersection of digitalisation and public procurement matters. The team, headed by Raoul Hoffer, fields a roster of recommended specialists including Christine Dietz, Johannes Barbist and Isabelle Innerhofer, and is referred to by clients as ‘among - if not the - biggest and most esteemed competition law teams in the Austrian market'.Practice head(s):
Raoul Hoffer
Other key lawyers:
Christine Dietz; Johannes Barbist; Isabelle Innerhofer
Testimonials
‘The competition practice of Binder Grösswang is among – if not the – biggest and most esteemed competition law teams in the Austrian market. They are super-well organised and up to the task, and it is always a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Excellent knowledge, good contacts within the Competition Authority, fast, responsive and practical. Fun to work with.’
‘Raoul Hoffer and Christine Dietz are the best competition lawyers in Austria.’
‘Isabelle Innerhofer is a reliable professional, technically very smart and prepared, who is able to address even complicated legal issues with speed and accuracy.’
‘The BG competition team is my first choice for high-value, complex competition law matter. For me, they are the top pick among the competition teams in Austria.’
‘The practice of Raoul Hoffer and his team is very unique and special. The applied strategies and tactical ideas are creative and at the end really successful. The working style is very ambitious and vivid.’
‘Raoul Hoffer has great strategic skills and experience. He is the person to ask in complex cases and dealings with authorities. An absolute leader in the competition law field in Austria!’
‘Christine Dietz: there is no-one suited better in Austria when it comes to getting a merger through. She is not only super experienced, but also extremely creative and can fix almost any issue that one would have in merger control cases. High recommendation!’
Key clients
Aptiv
Argand
Berglandmilch
BNP Paribas
Cargill Incorporated
City of Vienna
Coca-Cola HBC Austria
Columna Capital
Court Square Capital
Daimler
Dussmann Group
eBay Inc.
Estée Lauder
Faerch
Grünenthal
Indorama
KIA
Kingspan
Lenzing
Lidl Österreich
Mutares
Nissan Center Europe
Nomad Foods
ÖBB-Infrastruktur
Rail Cargo Austria
Prysmian Group
Region of Upper Austria
Renault Austria
ROSSI Biofuel
Sandvik
SCANIA CV AB
Semperit
Smurfit Kappa
TIWAG
TX Group
VF Corporation
VTG Aktiengesellschaft
Wiener Wohnen (City of Vienna)
Comer Industries S.p.A.
Beretta Holding S.A.
FSN Capital Partners
Azelis
Work highlights
- Defending Scania in several court proceedings against follow-on damage claims in connection with the pan-European truck case.
- Assisting seller Court Square Capital with its $1.2bn sale of wholesale hotel business Getaroom to Booking.com.
- Representing Wiener Wohnen, as claimant, before the Commercial Court in Vienna in an action concerning unfair competition law and abuse of dominance provisions against Airbnb Ireland.
Austria > Private client Tier 1
Binder Grösswang‘s private wealth department works alongside the firm’s tax, corporate and M&A, and real estate teams to assist HNWIs, their families, businesses and foundations on issues ranging from cross-border estate and tax structuring, to succession planning, real estate transactions and associated litigation. The team is led by corporate law specialists Andreas Hable, who has extensive experience in cross-border tax structuring and restructuring in connection with M&A transactions. Bernd Schneiderbauer left the firm in early 2023 to set up private practice.Practice head(s):
Andreas Hable
Work highlights
- Advised an ultra-high-net-worth family on the purchase of a prominent Viennese cultural institution.
- Advised a high-net-worth family and its private foundation on restructuring the family holding company.
Austria > Tax Tier 1
Displaying a ‘deep knowledge of international tax and corporate income tax‘, Binder Grösswang specialises in a range of areas within tax law, including international tax, cross border acquisitions, accounting, and tax litigation. Christian Wimpissinger, Andreas Hable and Clemens Willvonseder are the trio leading the team. At associate level, Barbara Gangl‘s previous post in Austria’s Federal Tax Court enables her to bring significant tax law expertise to the team, and she has been instrumental in the acceleration of the team’s tax litigation work.Practice head(s):
Christian Wimpissinger; Andreas Hable; Clemens Willvonseder
Other key lawyers:
Manuela Wenger; Barbara Gangl
Testimonials
‘The team members are always extremely responsive, professional, knowledgeable and solution-oriented. For example, if something does not work or might be sub-optimal from an Austrian tax perspective, they are keen to offer a potential alternative solution. They invest the time to offer alternatives that might work.’
‘I very much enjoy working and collaborating with Christian Wimpissinger and he is my go-to contact. He is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and business-minded.’
‘They are technically extremely competent and are also recommended for their cutting-edge innovation.’
‘I fully trust Christian Wimpissinger as a reliable, responsive, business and client-oriented professional.’
‘They have a deep knowledge of international tax and corporate income tax and they know how to handle projects efficiently working together with advisors in multiple countries.’
‘Christian Wimpissinger and Manuela Wenger from the tax team are very responsive and have the ability to explain complex tax law matters in words that do not sound all that technical.’
‘With Barbara Gangl our questions were always taken up and answered immediately.’
‘The team is very responsive and their advice is straight to the point.’
Key clients
Egeria
Mutares
The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG)
Insight Partners
AUVA (Public Accident Insurance)
Pritzker Private Capital, Vertellus
Europcar
DPE (Deutsche Private Equity)
Deezer
Netz Burgenland
BNP Paribas
IBM
Macquarie
Mubadala
Lenzing
Renault Austria
Agilent Technologies
Johnson & Johnson
Mayr-Melnhof
Société Générale
Auto1-Group
Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung (Holding Company of the State of Carinthia)
Atos IT Solutions and Services GmbH,
Air Liquide
AXA Gruppe
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Danone
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA,
Sanofi Schneider Electrics,
VINCI
Work highlights
- Advised Egeria on the acquisition of Isoplus.
- Advised Insight Partners on the a strategic growth investment into PSPDFKit.
- Advising ChargePoint Holdings on the acquisition of Has-to-be.
Austria > Capital markets Tier 2
Binder Grösswang is noted for its ability to advise on capital markets transactions which combine regulatory and tax advice, as well on matters which combine banking and finance and capital markets issues. Key team member Florian Khol focuses on cross-border equity, debt and hybrid capital markets transactions, and Tibor Fabian provides advice on debt issuances and ESG mandates. Stefan Frank was made partner in February 2022, and Stephan Heckenthaler is another name to note within the team. Michael Binder retired in early 2023.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
VERBUND
Lenzing
OMV (Supervisory Board)
Mayr Melnhof
Rosenbauer
Semperit Holding
BTV Bank für Tirol und Vorarlberg Aktiengesellschaft
BKS Bank AG
Sparkasse Oberösterreich
Hypo-Wohnbaubank
Hypo Tirol Bank
Bankhaus Carl Spängler & Co. Aktiengesellschaft
Oberbank
Work highlights
- Advised BTV Bank für Tirol und Vorarlberg Aktiengesellschaft on the conversion of preferential shares into common shares.
- Advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG and a consortium of banks as lead arrangers on the update of Raiffeisen-Landesbank Niederösterreich Wien AG’s €10bn debt issuance programme.
- Advising Citigroup on a consumer loan asset backed securitisation for AUTO1 Group.
Austria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Lauded for its prowess in transactions, the ‘approachable, knowledgeable and commercially minded‘ group at Binder Grösswang is regularly involved in high-value M&A deals in Austria. Sector knowledge within the team runs the gamut when it comes to corporate, commercial and M&A issues. Private equity transactions are a key area of expertise for Thomas Schirmer, who is praised as a ‘great team mentor with deep market and legal insights‘. Notably, Andreas Hable‘s practice covers international tax structuring work, corporate governance issues, and successions planning mandates, among other areas, and Philipp Kapl is singled out by clients as ‘an absolute star individual‘.Other key lawyers:
Thomas Schirmer; Andreas Hable; Florian Khol; Gottfried Gassner; Christian Zwick; Philipp Kapl; Michael Kutschera
Testimonials
‘A very proactive, innovative and creative firm. They always offer unique and tailor-made solutions for each and every case.’
‘Great transactional practice. They have the right balance between focusing on legal issues and keeping the commercial impact in mind.’
‘Thomas Schirmer – quick, responsive, commercial and to the point.’
‘Always approachable, knowledgeable and commercially minded.’
‘Thomas Schirmer – great team mentor with deep market and legal insights.’
‘An absolute star individual is M&A partner Philipp Kapl. Philipp is developing a highly prestigious and loyal following. Super sharp, and extremely client-friendly.’
‘My go-to partner is Thomas Schirmer, who is quick to answer, very hands-on, and pays attention to detail.’
‘The team has a great expertise and is very professional. However, what makes the difference is the pragmatic thinking and ability to simplify complicated situations/cases.’
Key clients
Mayr Melnhof
Lenzing
OMV Supervisory Board
Insight Partners
Aptiv
ING Bank N.V.
BNP Paribas
Birkenstock
Vertellus / Pritzker Private Capital
Continental AG
Nissan Europe
SK Capital Partners, LP
Blockpit
Gittis Naturprodukte GmbH
Founder, co-shareholder and managing director of ORIGIMM Biotechnology GmbH
Benford Capital
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.
Gemspring Management LLC and TMP SuperHoldCo LLC (Radancy)
DCC Energy Ltd, TEGA – Technische Gase und Gastechnik GmbH
Azelis Holding S.A.
Bankhaus Carl Spängler & Co. Aktiengesellschaft, Wüstenrot Versicherungs-AG, Ärztekammer Salzburg
Work highlights
- Advising Nissan on the sale of its Austrian Dealer and Distribution Network.
- Advising Insight Partners on an investment in PSPDFKit.
- Advising Aptiv on the investment in TTTech Auto.
Austria > Dispute resolution: white-collar crime (including fraud) Tier 2
Binder Grösswang represents a range of high-profile clients, including corporations, financial institutions and public sector bodies, in national and cross-border white-collar crime matters. The team advises on matters ranging from risk and compliance management to internal and external investigations, and defends clients against allegations of fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and industrial espionage. Practice head Stefan Albiez is noted for his expertise in litigating parallel civil commercial and criminal matters.Practice head(s):
Stefan Albiez
Other key lawyers:
Christian Klausegger; Thomas Hartl
Testimonials
‘What makes the practice unique is the perfect interplay of professional competence with the understanding of what clients need, responsiveness coupled with the desire to bring out the best for the client, outstanding knowledge of current developments in the body of law and a sense of upcoming developments, which gives the client a secure feeling of being perfectly prepared for the future.’
‘Stefan Albiez is an absolute specialist in the field of white-collar crime and anti-corruption law. Perfect team spirit with strong collegiality, but always focussed on the best representation and the client’s protection. Creativity to seek ways of defense not yet trodden and yet always successful.’
‘Very responsive, with comprehensive assessments of the cases at hand by sufficiently identifying the risks associated with the matter and showing pragmatic solutions and alternatives.’
‘Stefan Albiez is very deliberate and calm, acts in an unagitated manner and conveys security following a profound assessment of the factual and legal situation; he communicates openly and transparently. He consequently implements the strategy presented to and developed with the customer and achieves good results. Great expectation management.’
Key clients
Oberalp Group
Nokia Solutions and Networks Österreich GmbH
SIG-Seeliegenschaftengesellschaft Kärnten Verwaltungs GmbH (Province of Carinthia)
Work highlights
- Defending Oberalp Group, as international lead counsel, in criminal proceedings.
- Representing Nokia Solutions and Networks Österreich in multi-level criminal investigations.
- Represented legal entities of the Province of Carinthia in several criminal and civil proceedings.
Austria > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
The multidisciplinary practice at Binder Grösswang collaborates closely with the firm’s banking and finance team, making it an advisor of choice for clients looking for assistance with any restructuring and corporate rescue mandate. Georg Wabl was promoted to partner in February 2022 and works on a range of restructurings and reorganisations. Practice head Gottfried Gassner works on complex and cross-border restructuring processes, and the group as a whole handles a range of cross-border transactions.Practice head(s):
Gottfried Gassner
Other key lawyers:
Emanuel Welten; Georg Wabl
Testimonials
‘We have worked with different partners and associates of Binder Grösswang in recent years and our experience was very good with all of them. I would highlight the fact that they respond quickly and that their legal analyses do not only focus on the legal aspects, but also take the business goals into account.’
‘The partners and associates are highly skilled.’
Key clients
Erste Group
UniCredit
Bank Austria
Raiffeisenlandesbank NÖ-Wien
Robert Bosch GmbH
Lafayette Mittelstand Capital
Société Générale Vienna Branch
Seisenbacher GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing International Investment Group – as the main shareholder and secured creditor – in the €550m insolvency proceedings of CPI Immobilien group.
- Advising a major Austrian insurance company of auditors involved in the bankruptcy of Commerzialbank Mattersburg.
Austria > Intellectual property Tier 2
Binder Grösswang‘s IP team is well versed in advising TMT clients on trade mark management, making use of the firm’s international network to support their global portfolios and assist with new applications. In addition, the practice group is active in guarding against potential infringers, monitoring numerous jurisdictions and acting against companies that seek to register trade marks similar to those of its clients. Head of IP Ivo Rungg advises on licensing and data protection matters, while Hellmut Buchroithner specialises in the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including trade mark infringements and counterfeiting. Michael Horak, promoted to partner in February 2023, is the team’s litigation specialist, frequently appearing before the Austrian Patent office and Supreme Court, as well as the EUIPO.Practice head(s):
Ivo Rungg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Our main contact is Ivo Rungg, a brilliant attorney and negotiator, very analytical with a great sense for the needs of the company. He provides excellent legal advice and is very focused and hands-on.’
‘The IP team which is lead by Ivo Rungg is very experienced and responsive.’
‘Michael Horak has been very supportive, business-oriented and with a deep understanding of both the business and the IP perspective in our work together. Responsive and available.’
Key clients
LVMH Group
Harley-Davidson
BAWAG Group
ByteDance
Embracer Group
Lenzing
aneon
Capgemini
StubHub
THQ Nordic
Moser Holding
Hypo Vorarlberg Bank
Renault Österreich
Tiroler Glashütte
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Frey Wille
Springer Kommunaltechnik
KIA Austria
OVE Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik
Zillertal Tourismus
Soundreef
Trodat
Kitzbühel Tourismus
Work highlights
- Advising BAWAG, as global lead counsel, on the management and defence of its trade mark portfolio.
- Advising ByteDance on IP-related matters in connection with new projects.
- Advised the LVMH Group on action against counterfeiting and on issues relating to customs seizures.
Austria > Administrative law and public sector Tier 3
Binder Grösswang specialises in advising clients seeking to navigate Austria’s FDI regulations, assisting companies that are looking to invest in or purchase local companies. Questions of competition and trade law, environmental regulations and administrative law are all part of the offering provided by the team, which is led by Johannes Barbist, who focuses on advising businesses in regulated sectors, including energy, transport, life sciences and telecoms clients on matters of public and administrative law. Regina Kröll, who made partner in February 2023, advises healthcare and energy clients on matters of environmental law, state aid issues and competition work.Practice head(s):
Johannes Barbist
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘One of the top practices in Austria. Broad portfolio and efficient.’
Key clients
aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH)
Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung
ChargePoint
Cryoshelter
Work highlights
- Advised ChargePoint on Austrian public law and regulatory matters relating to its €250m acquisition of has.to.be, an Austrian e-mobility technology provider.
- Advised Cryoshelter on the public law aspects relating to Hexagon’s entry into Austrian liquefied natural gas and liquefied hydrogen market.
- Representing the state-owned entity Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung (Carinthian Investment Administration) in high-profile litigation in connection with the dismissal of a managing director due to (alleged) infidelity and untrustworthiness.
Austria > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
Clients instructing the dedicated team at Binder Grösswang range from international companies, to SMEs and start-ups. The team is noted for its expertise and strong ties to data protection authorities, and is headed up by Ivo Rungg and Angelika Pallwein-Prettner. Among the team’s varied workload are employment related data protection matters and on broader data protection compliance matters.Practice head(s):
Ivo Rungg; Angelika Pallwein-Prettner
Testimonials
‘The team works on the important topics our company needs the most. Especially finding solutions and legal differences between Austria and Germany cause, and the support of the correct use is most important for us.’
‘Competent, quick, friendly. They give good advice.’
‘You can tell that they have a great deal of expertise.’
Key clients
ByteDance (TikTok)
Société Générale
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Renault
BNP Paribas
Vaya Fieberbrunn
HELLWEG Baumärkte
CCT Software Solutions
Österreichische Post
Stadt Wien
Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance
Buildtelligent
SF Filterdienst
Glaxo SmithKline plc
AUDI
OBI Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Systemzentrale GmbH
Easy Park
Work highlights
- Advising Jazz Pharmaceuticals on admissibility of collecting sensitive data in connection with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
- Advising Chinese internet giant ByteDance on data protection matters in connection with new video creation tools.
- Advising large DIY store chain HELLWEG on data protection matters in connection with General Terms & Conditions and customer cards.
Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Tier 3
Binder Grösswang‘s arbitration practice is valued for its broad industry know-how, most notably in the IT, automotive, insurance, and banking sectors. The team represents high-profile clients including corporates, banks and financial service providers, as well as government agencies. Joint practice heads Christian Klausegger and Ingeborg Edel are frequently instructed to represent clients in national and international arbitrations, as well as enforcing arbitral awards.Practice head(s):
Christian Klausegger; Ingeborg Edel
Other key lawyers:
Michael Kutschera; Elisabeth Tretthahn-Wolski
Testimonials
‘Christian Klausegger is a far-sighted, calm and highly knowledgeable arbitrator.’
‘Great international arbitration team, dedicated and capable.’
‘Superb organisation which stands out.’
‘Quick and pragmatic hands-on support.’
‘Christian Klausegger is a really great lawyer. One of the best I have met over the last 30 years.’
‘We worked with Ingeborg Edel who is a very competent lawyer and very dedicated to her cases. She was available 24/7 and we appreciated that very much. The client always came first.’
‘People with experience and know-how, fast reaction and outstanding performance.’
‘Christian Klausegger is among the best dispute resolution attorneys in Austria.’
Key clients
State of Libya
Austrian Federal Railways
Lenzing AG
Liebherr
Renault Austria
Starlinger & Co GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing producers of luxury products in a VIAC arbitration.
- Representing a Czech producer of petrochemical raw materials in an ICC arbitration.
- Representing a Brazilian producer of pulp in an arbitration.
Austria > Projects and energy Tier 3
Binder Grösswang‘s regulatory-focused offering is headed up by Johannes Barbist, who is ‘very knowledgeable about Austrian law relating to design and construction issues'. Regina Kröll is another noted practitioner with regulatory expertise; the pair are referred to as ‘absolutely informed about all regulatory developments'. More widely at the firm, there is a close collaboration between teams, and the group is able to provide tailored projects and energy advice.Practice head(s):
Johannes Barbist
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Johannes Barbist is very knowledgeable about Austrian law relating to design and construction issues. Easy to talk to and to the point.’
‘Johannes Barbist and Regina Kröll are absolutely informed about all regulatory developments and provide fast and highly qualified advice.’
Key clients
VERBUND AG
CORESTATE CAPITAL Fund Management S.à.r.l.
UniCredit Bank Austria AG
Mubadala
Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf
Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
CUBE Infrastructure Fund II
Rail Cargo Austria AG
ÖBB-Holding AG
CAPE 10 Errichtung & Betrieb GmbH
viktor kaplan muerz gmbh
TIWAG-Tiroler Wasserkraft AG
Work highlights
- Advising Cryoshelter on the entry of Hexagon Composites ASA into the liquefied natural gas business and Hexagon Purus ASA into the liquefied hydrogen business.
- Advised Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien on the financing of Windpark Berg.
- Advised Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien on the financing of Windpark Trautmannsdorf.
Austria > Public procurement Tier 4
Clients turning to Binder Grösswang for assistance with administrative and public procurement matters include large European banks and other financial institutions. Practice head Johannes Barbist and recently promoted partner Regina Kröll focus on public commercial law, regulatory law (in particular in the energy and life sciences fields), state aid and competition law, and environmental law.Practice head(s):
Johannes Barbist
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen
European Investment Bank
Gemspring Capital
Radancy
Apleona
Work highlights
- Advised Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen and European Investment Bank on public procurement matters relating to the PPP project Bildungscampus Rappachgasse and Landgutgasse.
- Advising an Austrian province on public procurement matters related to investments and real estate.
- Advising a provider of communication and IT solutions for the aviation industry on public procurement issues.
Austria > Real estate Tier 4
The broad practice at Binder Grösswang has equal strength on both the regulatory and transactional sides, and has a particular niche in tenancy law. ‘Highly reliable, smart and flexible’ Markus Uitz leads the team. Another key practitioner in the team is Tibor Fabian, who has over a quarter of a century’s experience in real estate law, including transactions and financing.Practice head(s):
Markus Uitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Markus Uitz is highly reliable, smart and flexible. He reacts fast, and has high integrity.’
Key clients
voestalpine
Raiffeisen Property International
GIC
Travel Partner Group
VB Real Estate Services
The Blackstone Group
Leasinvest Real Estate
Five Guys
P3 Logistic Parks
Frey Invest
Ennismore International
Belvilla
Work highlights
- Advised Ennismore on the acquisition of a large hotel portfolio in Austria.
- Advising international holiday home platform Belvilla on real estate matters related to its expansion to Austria.
- Advising P3 Logistic Parks, a developer of European warehouse properties with headquarters in the Czech Republic, on all real estate matters in Austria.
Austria > TMT Tier 4
Binder Grösswang advises start-ups and established players in the Austrian technology market, supporting a number of major multinational internet, fibre, media and e-commerce companies. The team specialises in advising its clients on matters revolving around digitalisation and social media, in addition to providing broader internet law advice. Practice head Ivo Rungg supports clients with licensing and IT contracts in addition to regulatory issues and trade mark matters.Practice head(s):
Ivo Rungg
Other key lawyers:
Hellmut Buchroithner;
Testimonials
‘Competent, quick and friendly, always give good advice.’
‘You can tell that they have a great deal of expertise.’
Key clients
ByteDance
Lenzing
Embracer Group
THQ Nordic
Buildtelligent
ChargePoint
BAWAG Group
StubHub
Capgemini
aneon
Marc Rousavy
CCT Software Solutions
SF Filterdienst
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
OVE Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik
Soundreef
MBmedien Group
Arval
Work highlights
- Advised Lenzing as lead global IT counsel on a range of IT-related cross-border matters.
- Advised Chinese internet player ByteDance on regulatory and IP-related matters in connection with new video creation tools.
- Advised Viennese start-up Buildtelligent on regulatory, contractual and IP matters related to its digital system.
Binder Grösswang > Firm Profile
The firm: Binder Grösswang’s successful strategy is based on outstanding professional expertise combined with a teamwork approach. More than 100 highly specialised legal experts work together in teams to give the firm’s clients outstanding support. The firm has gained an excellent reputation for its sophisticated and business-oriented approach and individually tailored solutions. Its legal experts are widely connected and rank amongst the best in their various practice areas.
The firm has ranked among Austria’s leading law firms for 60 years. Today it is one of the largest law firms in Austria and advises major Austrian and international corporations and financial institutions.
The firm strives to meet market expectations by identifying tomorrow’s legal challenges, working with optimum efficiency and offering competitive prices, without compromising highest quality and full loyalty.
International experience: Binder Grösswang focuses particularly on complex cross-border transactions whenever Austrian law issues are relevant and maintains close contacts with top international law firms on a global level.
The majority of the firm’s assignments are transnational. By working in cooperation with a global network of top-flight partner firms and selecting those local experts best qualified for the matter at hand in each particular case, Binder Grösswang is able to provide flexible, customised solutions in all major jurisdictions. In turn, Binder Grösswang is a reliable partner for international law firms seeking legal expertise in Austria.
Areas of practice: Banking and finance, capital markets, EU and competition, corporate/M&A, data protection, digital law, dispute resolution, employment, restructuring and insolvency, private clients, real estate, regulatory, tax, intellectual property and information technology, white-collar crime.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Stefan Tiefenthaler | ||
Capital markets | Florian Khol | ||
Banking and finance | Stephan Heckenthaler | ||
Banking and finance | Emanuel Welten | ||
EU & Competition | Johannes Barbist | ||
EU & Competition | Christine Dietz | ||
EU & Competition | Raoul Hoffer | ||
Corporate/M&A | Gottfried Gassner | ||
Corporate/M&A | Andreas Hable | ||
Corporate/M&A | Florian Khol | ||
Corporate/M&A | Michael Kutschera | ||
Corporate/M&A | Thomas Schirmer | ||
Corporate/M&A, Private Clients | Christian Zwick | ||
Corporate/M&A | Philipp Kapl | ||
Dispute resolution | Stefan Albiez | ||
Dispute resolution | Johannes Barbist | ||
Dispute resolution | Ingeborg Edel | ||
Dispute resolution | Christian Klausegger | ||
Dispute resolution | Michael Kutschera | ||
Employment | Horst Lukanec | ||
Employment | Angelika Pallwein-Prettner | ||
Restructuring & Insolvency | Gottfried Gassner | ||
Restructuring & Insolvency | Emanuel Welten | ||
Private clients | Andreas Hable | ||
Real estate | Markus Uitz | ||
Regulatory | Johannes Barbist | ||
Regulatory | Raoul Hoffer | ||
Tax | Andreas Hable | ||
Tax | Christian Wimpissinger | ||
Tax | Clemens Willvonseder | ||
Unfair Competition and IP | Ivo Rungg |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dr iur Stefan Albiez | Partner, specialised in dispute resolution, white collar crime, corporate and commercial litigation. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Johannes Barbist | Partner, specialised in regulatory, energy law, competition, and compliance. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Hellmut Buchroithner | Counsel, specialised in trademark, copyright and other IP rights, licences, advice on… | View Profile | |
Mag iur Christine Dietz | Partner, specialised in competition, european law, state aid law, commercial law. | View Profile | |
Mag iur Ingeborg Edel | Partner, specialised in dispute resolution, international corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration, automotive,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Stefan Frank | Partner, specialised in approval procedures for the licensing and restructuring of credit… | View Profile | |
MMag Gottfried Gassner | Partner, specialised in corporate /M&A, insolvency and restructuring and private trust law. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Andreas Hable | Partner, specialised in corporate/M&A, tax and private client & entrepreneur. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Stephan Heckenthaler | Partner, specialised in banking & finance, financial services, capital markets, structured finance,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Raoul Hoffer | Partner, specialised in competition, regulatory, public procurement law, state aid law, energy… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Michael Horak | Partner, specialised in supporting businesses and creative entrepreneurs in protecting and defending… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Isabelle Innerhofer | Counsel, specialised in competition, state aid law, public procurement law, european law,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Philipp Kapl | Partner, specialised in Corporate/M&A; M&A transactions, private equity and joint ventures. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Florian Khol | Partner, specialised in capital markets, corporate/M&A, takeovers. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Christian Klausegger | Partner, specialised in dispute resolution, commercial litigation and arbitration, white collar crime,… | View Profile | |
Mag iur Alexander Kramer | Counsel, specialised in real estate, contract and commercial law, financing. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Regina Kröll | Partner, specialised in the regulatory framework for clients’ activities in Austria. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Michael Kutschera | Partner, specialised in corporate / M&A, dispute resolution, arbitration, international litigation, energy. | View Profile | |
Mag iur Horst Lukanec | Partner, specialised in employment, data protection law, corporate law. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Angelika Pallwein-Prettner | Partner, specialised in employment and data protection law. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Ivo Rungg | Partner, specialised in Data Protection Law, Intellectual Property and Information Technology and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Thomas Schirmer | Partner, specialised in corporate/M&A, private equity/venture capital, international cross-border transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Stefan Tiefenthaler | Partner, specialised in banking & finance, structured finance, project finance, acquisition financing,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Markus Uitz | Partner, specialised in real estate and corporate M&A. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Georg Wabl | Partner, specialized in national and cross-border restructurings, reorganisations and transactions in the… | View Profile | |
Mag iur Emanuel Welten | Partner, specialised in banking & finance, insolvency and restructuring, structured finance, acquisition… | View Profile | |
MMag Clemens Willvonseder | Partner, specialised in Austrian and international tax law | View Profile | |
Dr iur Christian Wimpissinger | Partner, specialised in international tax planning, taxation of restructurings, EU tax law. | View Profile | |
Dr iur Christian Zwick | Partner, specialised in Corporate / M&A, advising international and national companies and… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 100Languages
Croatian Czech English French German Italian Russian Slovak SpanishOther
Contacts : Stefan Tiefenthaler (Manging Partner) Other offices : InnsbruckDiversity
Binder Grösswang is fully committed to promoting and ensuring diversity and equal opportunities at all levels of the company. As an internationally operating law firm, we have set ourselves the goal of creating a diverse and inclusive work culture in which the appreciation of each individual and his/her work is of central importance. We do not tolerate any discrimination against individuals, be it on the basis of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, origin, race, religious or political affiliation, ethnic background, nationality or any other grounds. We are determined to create a working environment for our employees in which every employee feels like a valued part of the company, and in which the boundaries between personal space and working life are respected at all times.
Within the company, there is a well-defined diversity policy, the implementation of which is regularly reviewed from the very top by the Management Board. We are committed to observing the principles of diversity and equal opportunity as defined in our policy when recruiting and selecting our employees.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Binder Grösswang is known in the market as the top employer among international law firms.
Not least because of this, Binder Grösswang was the first law firm to receive the Great Place to Work® Award for best employers in Austria. Three years in succession, Binder Grösswang has won the Great Place to Work® Award and is still the only law firm in Austria to hold this Award.
Great Place to Work® awards prizes for best employers in Austria, which are conferred for trust-based workplace relations and corporate culture. The assessment leading to the award is based on a world-wide benchmark study rating values such as credibility, respect, fairness, pride and team spirit in the corporate setting.
WE CARE
For many years, Binder Grösswang has been committed to helping people in need within the framework of the firm’s WE CARE program, which was established specifically for this purpose. Through hands-on activities, monetary donations and donations in kind, Binder Grösswang regularly supports various projects suggested by staff members.
Legal Literacy Project
The association Legal Literacy Project operates throughout Austria with the objective of promoting basic legal knowledge in society. To this purpose, it organizes lectures and workshops that present information about legal subjects in a comprehensible and interesting manner for various age groups.
The speakers are students of law and business law, as well as young graduates in these fields, who are willing to promote legal knowledge in society in a voluntary capacity. Binder Grösswang supports the Legal Literacy Project and thereby also the members of the association in realizing their objectives.
Binder Grösswang Supports Development of Crisis Management App Novid20 Pro Bono
In the battle against the extremely rapid spread of the Corona virus, a team of experts has been workingintensively on the development of an automated Corona warning system in the form of a smartphone app. The technology platform Novid20 is conceived to slow down the infection rate of the Covid-19 virus by notifying app users of risk zones.
This is one of the leading private initiatives in this field. The non-profit association “NOVID20 – Technologieplattform zum Krisenmanagement” (NOVID20 – Technology Platform for Crisis Management) is supported by the physician Franz Wiesbauer, numerous app developers, scientists and legal experts, as well as data-protection and technology companies.
Vienna Law Clinic
Binder Grösswang is a cooperation partner of the Vienna Law Clinic of the University of Vienna. This organization offers free advice to persons who cannot afford to pay for legal consultations. Advice is provided in three categories: a Refugee Law Clinic, a Startup Clinic and a Consumer Law Clinic. The participating students begin by attending a course in the respective field of law; this is followed by practical work on Law Clinic cases.
By participating in the Law Clinic, students garner practical competences in dealing with clients seeking legal advice and at the same time earn additional ECTS credits for their course of studies. The quality of the legal advice is guaranteed by having the consultations take place under professional supervision and guidance, for example by experienced lawyers from law firms and NGOs.
Team Christkind – A Gift for Every Child
For many years, the Binder Grösswang team has supported the gift initiative “Team Christkind” during the Christmas season. This cooperation between the Austrian Post and the charitable association Samariterbund has the objective of ensuring that no child in Austria affected by poverty has to experience Christmas without a present. For especially at Christmas, disadvantaged situations are especially perceptible to children when their parents do not have enough money to do Christmas shopping.
In this initiative, Christmas gifts for children of various age groups are collected. The Austrian Post then transports these gifts to the collection points of the Samariterbund. From there, they are distributed to needy children throughout Austria.
neunerimmo – Every m2 counts
Homelessless and housing costs are on the rise, and affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce – not just since the pandemic. In Vienna alone, some 12,600 persons are registered as homeless. Homelessness has many aspects; it affects both women and men, and increasingly also families and single parents and their children. “neunerimmo” was established in 2017 as a non-profit limited liability company that is part of the social organisation “neunerhaus”. neunerimmo connects the real estate industry and affordable housing with social organisations and professional social work. The objective is to find, rent and develop affordable housing – including “Housing First” apartments– for homeless people. In the past five years, 400 apartments were found, providing housing for close to 1,000 people.
Binder Grösswang supports neunerimmo in order to give homeless people a perspective for the future through affordable housing and the help of professional social workers.
“CAPE 10 – House of the Future and Social Innovation”
Binder Grösswang supported the project “CAPE 10 – Haus der Zukunft und sozialen Innovation”, a future medical treatment centre and day centre for homeless and socially disadvantaged people, initiated by the well-known Viennese doctor Siegfried Meryn. The team of lead partner Emanuel Welten and Florian Khol advised on the financing of the project, particularly in connection with the creation of a social impact hybrid bond intended to get the non-profit foundation up and running. This financial instrument, a new, innovative financing model, was used in Austria in connection with a double-digit million euro project for the first time. The construction of the care centre was completed in February 2021 and the first tenants have moved in.
Binder Grösswang supports MOMO, Vienna’s mobile hospice and palliative team for children
Being diagnosed with a life-limiting disease is traumatizing for a child and impacts the entire family. For many years, the MOMO team has provided extensive care to more than 200 critically ill children and their families at their homes. Help is tailored to the needs of each family, depending on the care required. If needed, MOMO supports affected families from the moment of diagnosis, for weeks, months or even for many years, until the children pass away, and afterwards.
International Capabilities
Binder Grösswang is a consistently top-ranked, leading full-service Austrian law firm with a substantial international practice. The firm has significant experience and expertise in all areas of commercial law, especially in M&A/corporate, banking & finance, dispute resolution, banking supervisory, tax, real estate, regulatory and competition law.
The firm has gained an excellent reputation for its sophisticated and business-oriented approach and individually tailored solutions. Its more than 100 highly specialised legal experts are widely connected internationally and rank amongst the best in their various practice areas.
Binder Grösswang thinks and acts in a global context.
Even though Binder Grösswang is based only in Austria, most of the firm’s assignments are of an international nature. Be it in Central and Eastern Europe or in the world’s important financial centres, the firm works together with local experts, always selecting those who are best qualified for the matter at hand.
Global Network
The firm’s global network of partner firms is not exclusive in any jurisdictions and therefore enables the firm to provide clients with flexible, customised solutions while meeting the highest standards of quality. Binder Grösswang identifies significant changes in the market, reacts to them effectively and seeks to anticipate market developments.
Expertise and International Activities
The partners at Binder Grösswang regularly lecture at international universities, publish on the latest legal issues and are themselves active as entrepreneurs and members of supervisory boards and foundations. They also hold important positions in international networks such as the IBA, the ABA, etc.
Languages
German, Croatian, Czech, English, French, Italian, Russian, Slovak and Spanish
Press Releases
Binder Grösswang Elects New Management Board
9th February 2024 The renowned commercial law firm Binder Grösswang will start the 2024 business year on 1 February with a newly elected Management Board.Binder Grösswang Advises Semperit on Sale of Medical Business to Glove Producer HARPS
5th September 2023 Binder Grösswang successfully advised the Semperit Group on the sale of its medical business (Sempermed: surgical and examination gloves) to the Southeast Asian glove producer HARPS GLOBAL PTE. LTD.Closing: Binder Grösswang advises PAI Partners on the acquisition of Savory Solutions Group
6th June 2023Binder Grösswang, as local counsel, advised PAI Partners, a pre-eminent private equity firm, on the acquisition of NovaTaste, formerly Savory Solutions Group, a global leader in taste innovation, from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
Chambers Europe Awards 2023: Binder Grösswang is Austrian Law Firm of the Year
5th June 2023 Binder Grösswang, one of Austria’s leading commercial law firms, has once again been honoured by an international legal publication. The renowned British publisher Chambers and Partners has designated Binder Grösswang as the Austrian Law Firm of the Year 2023.Anian Gruber: Now an Attorney at Law at Binder Grösswang
9th May 2023 Since the beginning of May, Anian Gruber has been strengthening the Binder Grösswang regulatory team as an attorney at law.Binder Grösswang Appoints Two New Partners and One Counsel
7th February 2023 As of the beginning of the new business year, Regina Kröll and Michael Horak will become partners at Binder Grösswang; Johannes Bammer is being promoted to counsel.Deal announcement – Binder Grösswang Advises Investors on the Acquisition of large Parts of Veritas Group
12th January 2023 Binder Grösswang has advised Turkish investor families around Mr. Baran Celik and Mr. Nuvit Gundemir in cooperation with SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz on the acquisition of large parts of the Veritas Group, an insolvent German automotive and industrial supplier. Signing of the purchase agreement (asset deal) occurred on 1 December 2022 with insolvency administrator Dr. Jan Markus Plathner (Brinkmann & Partner) acting as seller. The acquisition includes the Austrian subsidiary of the Veritas Group, three German plants in Gelnhausen (Hessen), Polenz and Neustadt (Saxony) as well as all subsidiaries located in Bosnia, China, Turkey and Hungary. The Binder Grösswang team consisted of partner Philipp Kapl (lead partner, Corporate/M&A), senior associate Mona Holzgruber and associate Florian Höllebauer (all Corporate/M&A) as well as senior associate Regina Kröll (FDI). The SZA team was led by Max Hirschberger (Corporate/M&A) and included, amongst others, in particular Stephanie Birmanns (Antitrust), Andreas Herr and Phillip Kablitz (all Corporate/M&A). Binder Grösswang was also responsible for Hungary together with Lakatos, Köves és Társai (Ádám Máttyus (lead partner, Corporate/M&A), Kornél Dirner and Viktoria Tamás (all Corporate/M&A)) and Bosnia together with BDK Advokati (Vladimir Dašić (lead partner, Corporate/M&A), Nikolina Bajić and Sanja Dedović (all Corporate/M&A)). Partner and media contact: Dr. Philipp Kapl is a partner at Binder Grösswang specializing in M&A transactions and private equity. T +43 1 534 80-810, kapl@bindergroesswang.at Mag. (FH) Petra Hinterberger, Head of Corporate Communications & Business Development T +43 1 534 80-669, hinterberger@bindergroesswang.at About Binder Grösswang: As one of the leading Austrian commercial law firms with a strong international focus, Binder Grösswang has been advising on all questions of commercial law for 60 years. Binder Grösswang employs more than 180 people in Vienna and Innsbruck. The law firm advises well-known national and international companies from all sectors.Mathias Drescher: A New Attorney at Binder Grösswang
7th December 2022 Binder Grösswang has added a new attorney to its banking & finance team. Since the end of November, Attorney-at-Law Mathias Drescher (32) has been strengthening the successful finance team led by Binder Grösswang partners Stefan Tiefenthaler and Emanuel Welten.Binder Grösswang Advises Trill Impact on Growth Partnership with Komet Austria
26th October 2022 Binder Grösswang, in cooperation with Hengeler Mueller, advised Trill Impact on entering into a growth partnership with Komet Austria, the leading manufacturer of irrigation system components in Austria. Komet Austria produces high-quality pivot sprinklers, precision regulators and long range sprinklers, supplying regional famers worldwide through its international distribution network. The company addresses global challenges such as water scarcity, an increased demand for food caused by population growth, and issues with food security through a portfolio of products focussing on increased water efficiency, decreased energy consumption, and subsequently higher crop yields. The partnership with Trill Impact is intended to further expand Komet Austria’s global presence, in particular in strategically relevant agricultural markets. Financial details of the transaction will remain undisclosed.Binder Grösswang impulse: Crypto assets – Where does the journey go?
9th June 2022 (Vienna, 07 June 2022) As part of the FinTech Week, Binder Grösswang invited to a panel discussion with top-class experts from the fields of cryptocurrency, economic research and politics on 2 June 2022.Top Award for Binder Grösswang: Austria’s Best Employers
25th May 2022 (Vienna, 20 May 2022) For the fourth time, Binder Grösswang has been honoured with the award “Austria’s Best Employers” by the Great Place to Work institute. The award was presented to the firm on 19 May at a festive ceremony held at the Ariana Eventhalle in Vienna.Binder Grösswang Advises Cryoshelter on Entry of Hexagon
12th May 2022 Binder Grösswang advised Cryoshelter GmbH on the entry of Hexagon Composites ASA into the liquid natural gas (LNG) business segment and the entry of Hexagon Purus ASA into the liquid hydrogen (LH2) business segment, in each case in the form of a minority shareholding with an option for the acquisition of all the shares within a specified period of time after the closing.Pia-Alena Havel: A New Attorney for Binder Grösswang’s Corporate/M&A Team
12th May 2022 As of May 2022, Pia-Alena Havel LLM. (31) has been strengthening Binder Grösswang’s Corporate/M&A team, led by partner Thomas Schirmer, as an attorney at law.Binder Grösswang Wins IFLR Europe Award 2022
11th May 2022 Binder Grösswang has once again been honoured with the prestigious IFLR Europe Award “Austrian Law Firm of the Year” (national winner).The Legal 500: Top Rankings for Binder Grösswang
19th April 2022 Binder Grösswang has once again been awarded top rankings in The Legal 500. The firm was ranked in Tier 1, the highest category, in six practice areas. 17 lawyers were mentioned by name; one practice area and three lawyers improved their rankings over last year.Binder Grösswang Advises Tigris Web3 and Venionaire Capital on Launch of First Austrian Crypto Fund
30th March 2022 Binder Grösswang advised Venionaire Capital on the launch of the first Austrian investment fund that invests solely in digital assets. Tigris Web3, as the innovative crypto fund is called, was registered by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) as an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).Binder Grösswang advises Apleona on the acquisition of Siemens Gebäudemanagement & Services
30th March 2022 Binder Grösswang together with Hengeler Mueller advised Apleona on the acquisition of Austrian Siemens Gebäudemanagement & -Services GmbH (SGS). Based in Vienna, the subsidiary of Siemens Austria puts its focus on technical facility management. Apleona is a leading European integrated facility management company based in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt am Main. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.Binder Grösswang advises Gittis Naturprodukte GmbH on the purchase of Sunray d.o.o, and indirectly a production plant in Mirna, Slovenia
9th February 2022 Binder Grösswang advised Gittis Naturprodukte GmbH on the purchase of Sunray d.o.o., from Atlantic Droga Kolinska, Živilska industrija, d.o.o., and thereby indirectly a production plant in Mirna, Slovenia.Binder Grösswang Expands the Management Board and Adds Two New Partners and One Counsel
1st February 2022 In the new business year, the commercial law firm Binder Grösswang will have a larger management board, two new partners and a new counsel.Binder Grösswang Advises Nissan on the Sale of its Austrian Dealer and Distribution Network
5th January 2022 In the course of an asset deal, the German Nissan Center Europe has sold its dealer and sales network in Austria, which is operated by its Austrian branch, to the Spanish mobility provider ASTARA MOBILITY (formerly Bergé Auto). ASTARA MOBILITY will, thus, take over all sales and service activities for Nissan in Austria. After signing the contract documentation in mid-December 2021, closing is expected to occur by the end of February 2022, once all conditions precedent have been fulfilled.Binder Grösswang Advises BNP Paribas on the Reorganisation of Stellantis’ European Financing Offering
4th January 2022 Together with Clifford Chance, Binder Grösswang has advised leading European bank BNP Paribas Personal Finance on the reorganisation of the European financing landscape of leading automaker and mobility provider Stellantis N.V.Binder Grösswang Advises Raiffeisen Property Holding International on the Sale of a Fully Rented Office Property in Vienna
14th December 2021 Binder Grösswang advises Raiffeisen Property Holding International on the sale of a fully rented office property in the Austrian capital as part of a share deal to the open-ended real estate fund “Swiss Life Ref (DE) European Real Estate Living & Working”.Binder Grösswang advises founder of Origimm on sale of her company shares to Sanofi
3rd December 2021 Binder Grösswang advised Sanja Selak, founder, co-shareholder and managing director of ORIGIMM Biotechnology GmbH, on the sale of the company to Sanofi.Exceet Group, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has entered into an agreement for the sale of its portfolio company GS Swiss PCB AG to AFINUM. GS Swiss PCB AG is a manufacturer of highly miniaturized printed circuit boards for the medical technology and aerospace sectors. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to exceet Group in this transaction. The team includes Mariel Hoch, Marlene Lienau, Fabienne Perlini-Frehner and Jasmin Bächtold (all M&A), Jonas Bornhauser (IP/IT), Mani Reinert (Antitrust), Rehana Harasgama (Data Protection), Laura Widmer and Laura Rubeli (both Employment), Kilian Müller (Real Estate), Ruth Bloch-Riemer (Pensions and Social Security), David Weimann (Pensions and Social Security/Tax) as well as Raoul Stocker (Tax).
15th October 2021 Binder Grösswang is pleased to announce its partnership with the female factor, a global community for the next generation of female leaders and the brand behind Europe’s first job platform for integrative companies.Binder Grösswang advises Insight Partners in the context of a strategic Investment in PSPDFKit amounting to 100 million euros
13th October 2021 Binder Grösswang advised Insight Partners together with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP on an investment in PSPDFKit, a leading document processing and manipulation platform for developers and enterprise businesses.A New Attorney at Binder Grösswang: Patrick Mayrhuber
2nd August 2021 As of 1 August 2021, Patrick Mayrhuber (34) will be supporting the banking & finance team as an attorney at law.Binder Grösswang advises BNP Paribas on the sale of Hello bank! Austria to BAWAG P.S.K.
30th July 2021 Binder Grösswang advised the leading international bank BNP Paribas on the sale of Austria’s largest online-broker Hello bank! to BAWAG P.S.K.. The signing took place on July 22, 2021. The closing is expected by the end of 2021.Binder Grösswang advised OLMeRO AG on the acquisition of INFO-TECHNO from WEKA Group
22nd July 2021 Binder Grosswang advised OLMeRO AG, a BYGGFAKTA Group subsidiary, on the acquisition of INFO-TECHNO Baudatenbank GmbH (“INFO-TECHNO”) from WEKA Group.Binder Grösswang Advises Blockpit GmbH in connection with its USD 10 Million Series A Financing Round
12th July 2021 The Linz-based startup Blockpit GmbH, specializing in control software for crypto investors, has concluded a Series A investment round in the amount of USD 10 million. The capital raised will be used primarily to further accelerate the company’s Europe-wide growth. Blockpit’s medium-term target is to operate in all European markets.Binder Grösswang Advises Austrian Anadi Bank on Cooperation with Austria’s Tobacconists
12th July 2021 The Austrian Anadi Bank plans to offer banking services at Austrian tobacconist shops, under the brand name “MARIE”. Therefore, it will soon be possible to have bank accounts and cards, make incoming and outgoing payments and obtain consumer loans at numerous tobacconist shops. In addition, each partner shop will have a tablet that is directly connected with the systems of the Austrian Anadi Bank; using this tablet, customers will be able to choose and order the available banking products themselves. It will also be possible to make cash transactions at the participating tobacconist shops.14th June 2021 (Vienna, 10 June 2021) Binder Grösswang advised Vertellus, a global supplier and manufacturer of speciality chemicals, and Pritzker Private Capital, a leader in family direct investing, in connection with the acquisition of the Intermediates and Specialty Chemicals business of ESIM Chemicals (IM Chemicals).
Binder Grösswang advises Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and its portfolio company FAST LEAN SMART Group G
7th May 2021FAST LEAN SMART Group GmbH invests in impactit GmbH and becomes Solvares Group.
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