HSP Rechtsanwälte GmbH combines expertise in both real estate and public law to oversee development projects that range from residential properties through to entire city quarters, in addition to assisting where issues of tenancy and housing law arise. The team is led by Peter Fassl, who handles asset and share deals, as well as the financing thereof, while Markus Busta, who heads the public law team, tackles planning and zoning challenges. Matea Plavotic advises on cross-border real estate transactions alongside her M&A work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The uniqueness of this collaboration lies in the combination of expertise, excellent connections with public authorities, and, at the same time, empathy and humanity in jointly developing solutions. The consistent objective is to pursue an out-of-court resolution based on professional expertise, something that is not always the focus of other firms.’
- ‘I would like to highlight Markus Busta and Peter Fassl.’
- ‘The real estate team around Peter Fassl and Markus Busta services all our legal needs from public law, including zoning, building permits and more, to private law, such as asset deals, condominium sales and rental agreements. Their close cooperation with the banking and finance and corporate and M&A team of HSP provides an extra bonus for us in terms of understanding of our business and getting quick and all-encompassing solutions.’
- ‘Peter Fassl and Markus Busta are indeed exceptional examples of advisors in their respective fields. They have great teams, including Matea Plavotic and Valentin Engelbert. They are respected in the whole industry sector and advise a great part of the players in this sector. They combine speed and efficiency with an in-depth understanding of the industry, both legally and commercially.’
- ‘Working with the entire HSP team is straightforward. Legal questions are answered as quickly as possible. It is particularly important that they always look for solutions and not problems.’
- ‘Matea Plavotic and Peter Fassl are always available to answer questions. It is always a pleasure to consult with them and work together on solutions. The client and the issues at hand are always the focus.’
Key clients
- 6B47 Real Estate Investors AG
- UBM Development AG
- SÜBA Bau und Projekterrichtungs GmbH
- Rhomberg Bau GmbH
- BIP Immobilien Development GmbH
- BC Seering GmbH & Co KG
- HAND GmbH
- Sedlak Immobilien GmbH
- Life at the Shore GmbH
- Ulreich Bauträger GmbH
- DWK – Die Wohnkompanie GmbH
- B Real Immobilien GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Sedlak Immobilien GmbH on the ongoing sale of residential units in the Lannesstraße development under the Austrian Real Estate Developer Contract Act.
Assisted Consulting Company Immobilien GmbH with BTVG and construction law issues linked to the Kobelgasse 9 project, which includes 46 apartments and 30 garage spaces.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Peter Fassl
Other key lawyers
Markus Busta; Matea Plavotic; Valentin Engelbert