Work in the renewable energy space represents a core strength of Rautner Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice, which primarily focuses on syndicated lending, project and real estate finance, and regulatory matters. Uwe Rautner heads the team and offers his clients ’profound knowledge of the finance industry’, while René Semmelweis covers litigation matters and is experienced in both banking and capital markets law.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Uwe Rautner has a profound knowledge of the finance industry. He is able to translate and communicate complex problems to lawyers and non-lawyers.’

  • ‘In my opinion, the firm's core philosophy is about understanding the unique needs of each client and providing personalized legal solutions. They prioritize open communication and close collaboration to achieve the best outcomes. Rautner distinguishes itself through its deep specialization and proactive problem-solving. The team's client-centric focus ensures that each client receives a unique and tailored legal experience.’

  • 'What sets Uwe Rautner apart from others is not merely his profound legal knowledge, but his remarkable ability to translate it into practical solutions. He approaches each challenge with a keen eye for detail and a creative problem-solving mindset, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. ’

Key clients

  • UniCredit Bank Austria
  • Erste Group
  • Erste Bank
  • Banco Santander
  • Windkraft Simonsfeld
  • BNP Paribas, Austrian Branch
  • oekostrom AG
  • WEB Windenergie
  • KIC Innoenergy
  • FIDUROCK
  • Arca Investments

Work highlights

  • Advised WEB Windenergie and Erste Bank in connection with various project financings relating to wind parks and photovoltaic plants.
  • Advised Windkraft Simonsfeld AG on a potential joint venture with a renewable energy investor regarding a wind project with a total potential capacity of 142.4 MW located in Romania.
  • Advised one of the largest domestic energy providers, a producer of hydropower electricity, on contracting models under the 'Ernerubaren-Ausbau-Gesetz'.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Uwe Rautner

Other key lawyers

René Semmelweis