Binder Grösswang is a leading commercial firm, with lawyers working across its Vienna and Innsbruck offices. Although the firm is exclusively based in Austria, it often leads on cross-border deals. The firm has a strong focus and reputation in banking, capital markets, M&A and restructuring.
Highlights
In banking and finance, the firm has a prominent role on large project financing deals as highlighted by the firm’s recent involvement in the financing for Austria’s largest private fibre joint venture Alpen Glasfer. As Austria’s largest joint venture to date, the firm’s expertise is on full display in its ability to handle market leading large scale project financing transactions in Austria.
In M&A, the firm worked on a cross-border acquisition advising ORLEN S.A. on its acquisition of
Turmöl service station network. This highly significant strategic acquisition is of great importance to the oil and gas industry across Central Eastern Europe.
Key clients
UniCredit Bank, European Investment Bank, ERSTE Bank, Austrian Anadi Bank, UniCredit Bank, Austrian Anadi Bank AG, Schüco International, Trill Impact, Raiffeisenlandesbank NÖ-Wien, Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung, BKS Bank,BTV Bank für Tirol und Vorarlberg Aktiengesellschaft, Rosenbauer
Testimonials
“Very responsive and collaborative. Team very pleasant to deal with and provide spot on and useful input.” – Banking and finance
“Excellent preparation, development of pragmatic legal solution, excellent negotiation skills & stakeholder involvement, thinking outside the box.” – Banking and finance
“Fast and competent advice, always available, solution-oriented.” – Banking and finance
“BG offers a one-stop-shop for Austrian corporate legal matters. They have a pragmatic work approach and are hands-on. They deliver fast results in complex matters.” – Banking and finance
“Fast and clear responses, a very responsive team.” – Banking and finance
“Very responsive, collaborative, pragmatic advice, good grip on fees.” – Banking and finance
“We required a very pragmatic loan document in a very short time frame for a highly complex situation, where the Binder Grösswang team delivered a highly precise, short yet comprehensive facility agreement that helped bring the deal over the line involving multiple stakeholder layers.” – Financial restructuring
“The pragmatic and approachable service, whilst being very solid as well.” – Financial restructuring
“The lawyers involved have provided a very precise and timely feedback on the important parts of the analysis and of the execution process. As they are very present on the ground, they very often have precedent experience in all relevant situations and that reflects positively in the quality and relevance of the work done. They are also very transparent and clear at inception on the possible challenges of the mandate.” – Insolvency
“Very quick reaction time; deep knowledge about our industry.” – M&A
“Efficient, a good service-payment ration, reliable, easily reachable, show a very flexible approach, can find the proper approach to difficult counter-parts/business partners, deep professional legal knowledge in many fields of law, motivated associates, listen to the client and his/her needs, can adjust to those needs and wishes.” – M&A
“Top notch advice, deep business understanding, trust building (on either side, which is essential for good transactions). Always in time, absolutely top in cost/benefit.” – M&A
“High degree of professionalism, responsiveness, good business acumen, cost-conscious, good team spirit.” – M&A
“Good and understandable presentation; very responsive.” – M&A
“Binder Grösswang is an extremely loyal advisor and always reliable in its handling. The advisors and above all the M&A team always endeavour to involve both sides fairly. There has never been a postponement of a deadline and the coordination at the various levels is absolutely smooth. We would always choose Binder Grösswang for both smaller and larger transactions. In addition, they have a deep understanding of the health and life sciences sector.” – M&A
“Great expertise, Responsiveness, Team integration, practical experience and business acumen.” – M&A
“Very professional team, skilled in all areas of M&A, very quick turn around time, very business oriented.” – M&A
“Quick and accurate responses, a very proactive approach and generally good communication throughout the process.” – Private Equity
“Outstanding professionalism - expertise, strategic thinking, comprehensive services.” – Restructuring
“BG's lead partner Dr. Georg Wabl is fantastic - he has a profound, exceptional knowledge of all legal aspects relevant in relation to restructurings and insolvencies, and he is a great negotiator, very hands-on and pragmatic.” – Restructuring
Andreas Hable
“Manages firm-client relationships, networking, finding proper approach to clients and counter-parts, very experienced, especially when dealing with people/difficult situations, leading negotiations, talks etc. Emotional intelligence. Deep professional knowledge in the sphere of M&A projects.” – M&A
Christian Zwick
“Highly skilled. Quick and very reliable. Strategic focus. Perfect service.” – M&A
Christoph Schober
“Very advanced for his age; always keeps his cool, also during tough negotiations; always reachable for me.” – M&A
Andreas Hable
“Andreas Hable has a deep understanding of the health and life sciences sector in order to penetrate the needs of the market. He has an entrepreneurial understanding and is able to implement this in his advice in line with market requirements. He always tries to find solutions for both sides and translates this into contracts that are also creative and generate a high level of customer satisfaction.” – M&A
Emanuel Welten
“Profound legal knowledge leading to excellent results in negotiations, broad business/sector/commercial expertise, efficient processes, long-standing client relationships, very responsive/accessible.” – Banking & Finance
“Fast and competent advice, always available, solution-oriented.” – Banking & Finance
Florian Khol
“Excellent M&A lawyer and outstanding in capital markets. Compared to his peer he is less focussed on self-advertising than providing first class advice and support! Therefore he is still underrated and underestimated. Excellent network.” – M&A
Gottfried Gassner
“Good control over the entire process whilst sufficient focus on specific details, Very good time management and work schedule.” – Restructuring
Phillip Kapl
“Excellent client relationship development, trusted partner in negotiations, very effective team management.” – Private Equity
Stefan Tiefenthaler
“As mentioned for the firm. He is an excellent lawyer with deep technical know-how who manages to translate this into practical and hands-on advice. Excellent at finding practical compromise solutions in negotiations. His relaxed, calm, professional and friendly manner regularly takes pressure out of tense negotiations.” – Bank lending
Stephan Heckenthaler
“Stephan is hands-on and solution-oriented. He is available on short notice and easily reachable. We often text and can discuss matters directly and hence find solutions in a swift manner.” – Banking and finance
