With a track record in representing banks in administrative penalty proceedings by the FMA, Cerha Hempel‘s offering extends to advice on financing transactions, contract law in the banking segment, and a variety of regulatory issues, such as aspects of FDI clearance checks and banking supervision law. The practice group is co-led by Peter Knobl, who frequently handles matters in relation to investment funds and payment services, the ’very competent‘ expert for corporate finance transactions Volker Glas, and Thomas Zivny , whose specialisms include project finance with particular experience in the real estate and healthcare segments.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Volker Glas is very competent, pragmatic, solution-orientated and easy to reach.’
‘Highest technical expertise, high level of experience, perfect discretion, best professionalism.’
‘Peter Knobl is excellent.'
‘Very efficient.’
‘Thomas Zivny is always available and solution oriented.’
‘The team provides quick replies. ’
‘Christian Aichinger: Reliable and quick work.’
'Great, detailed knowledge and ability to process very complex task seamlessly.'
Key clients
- EBRD
- Agri Europe Cyprus Ltd
- ERSTE Group Bank
- Cyrrus, a.s.
- Raiffeisen Property Holding International GmbH
- Spar-Finanz Bank AG
- Raiffeisenlandesbank NÖ-Wien
- UniCredit Bank Austria
- VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP AG
- Hypo Oberösterreich
Work highlights
- Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the sale of a 15% stake in Erste Bank Hungary Zrt to the Erste Group Bank AG.
- Advised Erste Group on the refinancing of three major real estate projects in Poland.
- Advised a family investment office seated in the United Arab Emirates in the insolvency of SIGNA Group concerning ownership in the Hotel Bauer in Venice and the future realization of this asset.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Knobl, Volker Glas, Thomas Zivny