KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH leverages its expertise in construction law to advise real estate developers on their projects across a variety of property classes, notably hotels, medical and logistics facilities, advising on land and zoning law, the construction of said projects and their ultimate disposal or lease upon completion. Heading the firm's real estate efforts is Paul Schmidinger, whose practice spans both major transactions and urban development projects. Jan Philipp Schifko is noted for his expertise in hospitality and serviced apartment projects, while Vinzenz Waldhof assists developers with the acquisition of new and existing projects, and also represents them in claims against contractors.
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Testimonials
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- 'This practice stands out for its rare blend of legal precision, strategic foresight, and entrepreneurial understanding. The team operates with a business-first mindset: advice is not theoretical but actionable, designed to create clarity, mitigate risk, and accelerate execution.'
- 'Working with Vinzenz Waldhof is an experience defined by excellence, empathy, and rare strategic depth. He combines exceptional legal intellect with genuine care for clients, a rare balance of sharp analysis and human understanding.'
Key clients
- GZ 2 Errichtungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft mbH/Dr. Myskiw GmbH
- Wirtschaftsraum Amstetten GmbH
- Life at the Shore GmbH
- Bastion Beta GmbH
- PH Immobilien GmbH
- 3 SI Immogroup
- Stadtgemeinde Amstetten
- SIGS Immobilien
- ORCADO/Haring Group
- Wüstenrot Insurance Group
- Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien
- WILA
Work highlights
Advised the Humanomed Group in connection with the development of a rehabilitation centre in Villach.
Advised the fourreal Real Estate Group in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of approximately 60 apartments in Salzburg.
Practice head
Paul Schmidinger
Other key lawyers
Vinzenz Waldhof; Jan Philipp Schifko; Florian Weisgram