Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of capital markets transactions, including equity, debt, regulatory capital and high-yield transactions, as well as related compliance issues. The team is headed up by Ursula Rath and Christoph Moser; Rath advises issuers and investors on international and domestic transactions such as IPOs, secondary offerings, and liability management transactions. Moser’s practice encompasses advice on IPOs, rights issues, convertible and secured bond issuances. Angelika Fischer specialises in both DCM and ECM transactions, as well as compliance matters. Debt finance specialist Attila Csongrády, admitted in New York and England & Wales, joined the team in September 2025 from A&O Shearman‘s Bratislava office.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Leading practice in Austria and very strong network all over eastern and south eastern Europe.’
- ‘I like to work with Ursula Rath.’
- ‘Efficient, top-notch legal team, in particular in company law and equity capital markets transactions. Definitely one of the top-tier law firms in Austria.’
- ‘Christoph Moser is a top-tier expert in all capital markets-related matters. Extremely knowledgeable, a precise, proactive communicator and skilful negotiator, he is one of the doyens of the Austrian legal capital markets community.’
- ‘The team provides an outstanding and deep knowledge of industries and provides excellent legal services which are tailored to client needs.’
- 'Christoph Moser has excellent knowledge and very deep understanding of client needs, which makes him a preferred contact to go to for Austrian law transactions.'
- 'Angelika Fischer is a very committed and excellent lawyer in DCM and ECM transactions.'
Key clients
- ASFINAG AG
- Barclays Bank Ireland
- BAWAG Group
- BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft Österreichische Postsparkasse
- Bayerische Landesbank
- BKS Bank
- BNY Mellon
- BofA Securities Europe
- Commerzbank
- Crédit Agricole
- DekaBank
- Deutsche Bank
- DZ BANK
- Erste Group Bank
- Goldman Sachs Bank Europe
- ING Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Marinomed AG
- Morgan Stanley
- NOVOMATIC
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ursula Rath; Christoph Moser
Other key lawyers
Angelika Fischer; Attila Csongrády