Clemens Völkl and Philipp Frenzl head up the banking and finance offering at VÖLKL Rechtsanwälte GmbH, and the team is particularly well equipped to represent banks in proceedings before national authorities and the European Central Bank. Völkl is an expert in regulatory issues and routinely advises foreign banks on their entry into and exit out of the Austrian market. Frenzl also handles regulatory proceedings, as well as lender-side refinancing transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clemens Völkl is an outstanding and widely acknowledged expert in corporate and banking law.’
  • ‘Lots of experience with complex cases - boutique format helps with getting quick answers.’
  • 'Clemens Völkl is a safe pair of hands. Philipp Frenzl delivers great service.'
  • ‘Broad theoretical and scientific knowledge, combined with practical understanding and expertise.’

Key clients

  • Bundespensionskasse AG
  • NN Group N.V.
  • K&N Prime Yield Corporation
  • GEWOG Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbau- Gesellschaft m.b.H
  • Neue Heimat Gemeinnützige Wohnungs- und Siedlungsgesellschaft GmbH
  • Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH
  • Finanzmarktaufsicht/Austrian Federal Bank/Ministry of Finance/WU Wien
  • WSK Bank AG
  • Dornbirner Sparkasse Bank AG
  • Dolomitenbank
  • Kommunalkredit Austria AG
  • Austrian Chamber of Commerce
Practice head

Clemens Völkl; Philipp Frenzl