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.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the leading firms in Austria for banking. Experts in their field with a deep bench.’
‘Emanuel Welten and Stefan Tiefenthaler are both experts in their fields. They are pragmatic and hands-on, and available on short notice.’
‘They deliver outstanding performance and effort. Often simple questions can be discussed directly over the phone. The team provides pragmatic answers and solutions.'
‘Hands-on, pragmatic, client-oriented, solution-oriented. We are very happy with the services. Outstanding individuals are Stephan Heckenthaler, Stefan Tiefenthaler, and Stefan Frank.'
‘The team is always solution-orientated and fast-responding.'
‘The profound knowledge of Stefan Tiefenthaler and the execution speed of Mathias Drescher stood out. Additionally, both are extremely professional in every aspect.'
Key clients
- UniCredit Bank AG
- European Investment Bank, ERSTE Bank
- VERBUND AG
- VAMED Standortentwicklung und Engineering GmbH
- Bayerische Landesbank
- UniCredit Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
- Austrian Anadi Bank AG
- Lazard Asset Management GmbH
- Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB)
- Ampega Investment GmbH
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
Work highlights
Advised Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) on the sale of the Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG to LLB.
Advised the senior lenders on the Austrian law aspects of the €830m restructuring and refinancing of Takko Fashion Group’s financial debt.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stefan Tiefenthaler; Emanuel Welten; Stephan Heckenthaler; Stefan Frank