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Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
SCHOTTENRING 19
1010 VIENNA
Austria

Work Department

Real estate and construction practice group

Position

Partner

Career

Constantin Benes specialises in real estate and construction law as well as distribution law. Constantin has represented real estate developers, project financiers, real estate investment funds and institutional real estate promoters. Constantin, was a member of the permanent staff of Austrian commercial law journal ecolex, and is author of numerous publications focusing on all areas of real estate and commercial civil law. Before joining Schoenherr, Constantin worked as intern in New York, USA and Salzburg, Austria dealing with national and international clients.

Languages

English, German, French

Education

Columbia Law School, New York/USA (LL.M. Stone Scholar 2017)
University of Graz, Graz/Austria (Mag. iur. 2008)

Lawyer Rankings

Austria > Construction

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is noted for its work in the energy and infrastructure sector, where it supports developers on planning and construction issues, while also advising on the forward sale of residential and office developments. Leading the team is the ‘standout’ Constantin Benes, focusing on industrial construction projects and disputes. Assisting him in steering the team are managing partner and real estate specialist Michael Lagler and Christian Schmelz, who advises on planning and environmental matters. Former co-head Peter Madl left the partnership in 2023, but continues to advise investors on real estate investments as a counsel.