Western Europe - Austria

E+H (E+H Rechtsanwälte)

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E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH delivers ‘excellent work’ with well-rounded experience in financial restructuring as well as in acquisition financings. The team has a particular focus on the renewable energy sector and is jointly led by Peter Winkler, who excels in finance transactions, capital markets, and M&A, and by Marcus Benes, who handles international financings in addition to providing advice on structured finance products. Acting in various acquisition and real estate financing transactions, Laurenz Liedermann is recommended by his international clients for his ’knowledge of the peculiarities of Austrian law’. Karoline Hofmann was promoted to partner in July 2023.  

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Deliver excellent work, good international networking, and competent advice even in complex transactions.’
  • ‘E+H is a reliable and experienced partner for financing transactions.’

  • ‘We especially appreciate Laurenz Liedermann for his practical approach and his knowledge of the peculiarities of Austrian law.’

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Key clients

  • Altor
  • Wiener Stadtwerke
  • Brisen Group
  • Erste Goup
  • Wiener Wohnen

Work highlights

  • Advised Altor Funds on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in VTU Group GmbH.
  • Advised Brisen Development on the refinancing of a development facility for the construction of the Mandarin Hotel on the former commercial court in the city of Vienna.
  • Advised Santander Bank Polska S.A. on a refinancing transaction involving a facility supported by an OeKB guarantee.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Marcus Benes

Marcus Benes

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Dr. Marcus Benes is co-head of the Banking + Finance and Restructuring + Insolvency practice groups, and is also a member of the Capital Markets practice group. He advises banks and investors on international financing, complex restructuring, and sales of loan portfolios.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Winkler, Marcus Benes

Other key lawyers

Laurenz Liedermann, Karoline Hofmann