Developers and construction companies across a range of sectors rely on Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s advice to ensure the successful completion of their residential and infrastructure projects. The practice, under the leadership of Constantin Benes, handles the structuring of general contractor, architect and other related contracts. Benes himself operates a mixed practice that also includes representation of clients in claims for additional costs, with Franziska Oczlon handling planning and contracting matters, as well as a variety of construction-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Clemens Rainer: dynamic, energetic, and responsive collaboration; leads transactions with clear strategy and concise, board-ready communication. Yvonne Kraudinger: very reliable and responsive deal driver, operates as the hub for due diligence, documentation and closing logistics.
- It is the team's high level of professionalism. Their analytical and calm approach to complex tasks gives you the constant feeling that you are always getting the best solution and, above all, that you are getting solutions that are pragmatic in the area of conflict between legal defensibility and economic objectives.
- Ayla Ilicali and Michael Lagler make up this team. They see the big picture but interpret the details from a legal perspective, resulting in outstanding solutions. We have rarely encountered such a competent team that acts in such a solution-oriented manner with the necessary pragmatism. They do not stand in the way of deals but think entrepreneurially.
- The Clemens Rainer–Yvonne Kraudinger team dynamic is a perfect combination: hand-in-glove collaboration with one voice to the client; rapid task allocation, seamless coverage. Combines senior strategic leadership with very diligent execution, producing consistent on-time, on-budget closings.
- 'The team's high level of professionalism. Their analytical and calm approach to complex tasks gives you the constant feeling that you are always getting the best solution and, above all, that you are getting solutions that are pragmatic in the area of conflict between legal defensibility and economic objectives.'
- 'We have rarely encountered such a competent team that acts in such a solution-oriented manner with the necessary pragmatism. They do not stand in the way of deals, but think entrepreneurially.'
- 'Hand-in-glove collaboration with one voice to the client; rapid task allocation, seamless coverage. Combines senior strategic leadership with very diligent execution, producing consistent on-time closings.'
Key clients
- AGNES 45/Green Paradise Living GmbH
- Al-Wazzan
- ASFINAG
- ARE Austrian Real Estate Development GmbH
- Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage
- Bauconsult Group
- BIG-Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
- Brau Union
- BTS Primus Immobilienbesitz
- CC Wien Invest GmbH
- Deutsche Vermögensberatung Aktiengesellschaft DVAG/Pannonia Grundstücksverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
- DWS Grundbesitz GmbH
- GBI AG
- Hallmann Group
- Immovate Realita GmbH
- INVESTER United Benefits
- Marubeni Corp.
- OFID - OPEC Fund for International Development
- Raiffeisen Lagerhaus
- RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG
Work highlights
Advised Wiener Linien on securing all rights for the U3 line and securing the respective rights for the under-construction U5 line between Frankhplatz and Hernals.
Advised SOINI GmbH on the planning agreement as well as on the general contractor agreement for the construction of a logistics centre with associated outdoor facilities and a detached technical building on a property in Mauer, Lower Austria.
Advised CC Wien Invest GmbH on warranty claims regarding 185 apartments in the newly constructed Spallartgasse 21 development in Vienna's 14th district.
Practice head
Constantin Benes
Other key lawyers
Franziska Oczlon