Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte has been praised for its ‘vast litigating experience’ and represents a diverse client roster spanning real estate funds, collective groups of investors and borrowers and public sector bodies in commercial and banking disputes, as well as on cases relating to bankruptcies and embezzlements. The heads of the practice are the Lukas Aigner, ’a strategic thinker with a sharp legal mind’ who leads on consumer protection and financial proceedings, and Johannes Lehner, who has experience in sports-related litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘100% success rate in court.’
- 'Aigner Lehner Zuschin has extensive experience in resolving disputes before ordinary courts as well as arbitral tribunals. Due to its vast litigating experience and strong academic background, the firm's competence in developing efficient strategies to enforce or defend claims is especially noteworthy.’
- 'Johannes Lehner is known for a strategic, hands-on approach, early case assessment, clear litigation roadmaps and meticulous execution from pleadings through trial and enforcement. Lukas Aigner has already shown, not only in the recent past, that he was able and willing to successfully take legal action against public and territorial entities such as the Republic of Austria.'
- ‘Johannes Lehner and Lukas Aigner are the firm’s key litigation partners and play an active role in the strategic and procedural direction of major cases. Both are known for combining deep legal expertise with a clear-sighted understanding of the commercial realities their clients face.’
- 'Lukas Aigner is a strategic thinker with a sharp legal mind and a strong business instinct. He has a particular gift for rescuing difficult or stalled negotiations, bringing parties back to the table and finding solutions where others see impasse.'
- ‘Johannes Lehner is a consummate litigator in commercial disputes. He is, quite simply, a true professional when it comes to analysing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal issues and devising the appropriate litigation strategy.’
Key clients
- CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
- A group of CPI Immobilien Group investors
- VIE Wohnimmobilien Getreidemarkt 16 Entwicklung GmbH
- A group of Wienwert investors
- Federal State of Upper Austria, Styria and Tyrol
- The Financial Directorate of the City of Linz/Light Rail Upper Austria
- Linzer Athletik Sport Klub/LASK Arena GmbH & Co KG
Work highlights
Asserted civil law claims on behalf of CA Immobilien Anlagen AG in connection with the possible partial influence of the best bidder process concerning the privatisation of BUWOG in 2004.
Acted for a client seeking interest payments from Kathrien Bank, following a multi-million euro embezzlement by a senior employee.
Practice head
Lukas Aigner; Johannes Lehner