Banking and finance

Binder Grösswang

Praised by clients for ‘outstanding performance and effort’ , Binder Grösswang demonstrates prowess across the full range of regulatory and financing work with a track record in sustainability and ESG-linked financing. Clients benefit from the team’s close cooperation with experts from other departments such as tax, intellectual property, capital markets and dispute resolution, and the firm's vast experience advising on cross-border financing transactions. Stephan Heckenthaler and Stefan Frank are key contacts for financial services regulatory work and lead the practice alongside Stefan Tiefenthaler and Emanuel Welten, who are both lauded for expert knowledge of real estate and acquisition finance.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘One of the leading firms in Austria for banking. Experts in their field with a deep bench.’
‘Emanuel Welten and Stefan Tiefenthaler are both experts in their fields. They are pragmatic and hands-on, and available on short notice.’
‘They deliver outstanding performance and effort. Often simple questions can be discussed directly over the phone. The team provides pragmatic answers and solutions.'
‘Hands-on, pragmatic, client-oriented, solution-oriented. We are very happy with the services. Outstanding individuals are Stephan Heckenthaler, Stefan Tiefenthaler, and Stefan Frank.'
‘The team is always solution-orientated and fast-responding.'
‘The profound knowledge of Stefan Tiefenthaler and the execution speed of Mathias Drescher stood out. Additionally, both are extremely professional in every aspect.'
‘Binder Grösswang’s practice stands out due to its exceptional team performance, characterized by a seamless blend of expertise, responsiveness, and collaboration. Potential clients should be aware of the team’s comprehensive legal knowledge and their ability to deliver tailored, strategic solutions to complex issues through collaboration within practice groups. The firm’s lawyers not only possess deep industry-specific insights but also exhibit a proactive approach to client service.'
'Binder Grösswang promotes a collaborative work culture, both internally and in client relationships, which often leads to more effective outcomes. Their forward-thinking approach to legal services, coupled with their commitment to client success, really sets them apart.’

Key clients

UniCredit Bank AG
European Investment Bank, ERSTE Bank
VERBUND AG
VAMED Standortentwicklung und Engineering GmbH
Bayerische Landesbank
UniCredit Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Austrian Anadi Bank AG
Lazard Asset Management GmbH
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB)
Ampega Investment GmbH
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)

Work highlights

Advised Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) on the sale of the Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG to LLB.
Advised the senior lenders on the Austrian law aspects of the €830m restructuring and refinancing of Takko Fashion Group’s financial debt.