CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH covers a broad array of banking and finance matters, including acquisition, real estate, project and asset finance, as well as securitisation and regulatory matters. Günther Hanslik and Martin Zuffer jointly lead the practice. Hanslik handles financial and corporate transactions as well as restructurings, with Zuffer leading on debt and equity issuances. Marcell Clark has extensive experience in cross-border financing and real estate transactions, while Stefan Paulmayer specialises in securitisation and restructuring matters. Wolfgang Hellsberg is recommended for his project and real estate finance advice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kai Ruckelshausen is a very authentic and professional lawyer who has a very deeply anchored knowledge in the Austrian real estate market.’
- ‘Günther Hanslik and Stefan Paulmayer stand out. Günther with his vast experience and Stefan with his engagement. Both are very accessible and hands-on. They deliver practical solutions, also in complex transactions.’
- ‘Market knowledge but most of all the calm, level-headed approach especially in more complicated transactions and situations.’
- 'Excellent solution-oriented approach, negotiations are done in a very consensual and efficient manner to allow for a streamlined process and product.'
- 'Günther Hanslik is still very involved in individual high-stake transactions. His calm and balanced approach is an absolute asset in any multiparty negotiations.'
- ‘The CMS team always gave us the best support in our financing projects and was available the entire time throughout this project.’
Key clients
- Erste Group Bank
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- PÜSPÖK Erneuerbare Energie
Work highlights
Advised a consortium Austrian and German banks in connection with the €1bn financing for the acquisition over 130 German properties by XXXLutz KG.
Advised Erste Group Bank AG as lead counsel in connection with the refinancing of WIEN MITTE The Mall, in the amount of €320m, provided to an investment fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing.
Advised PÜSPÖK on the structuring and negotiation of its financing agreements for a photovoltaic project.
Lawyers
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Wolfgang Hellsberg
Practice head
Günther Hanslik; Martin Zuffer
Other key lawyers
Marcell Clark; Stefan Paulmayer; Wolfgang Hellsberg; Kai Ruckelshausen