Noted in the market for its expert advice on regulatory matters, the team at VÖLKL Rechtsanwälte GmbH has a strong track record of representing banking clients before national authorities and the European Central Bank. Clemens Völkl heads the team and regularly supports corporate clients in the energy sector with high-volume financing projects, while Philipp Frenzl handles large refinancing transactions, securities litigation, and a range of regulatory proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clemens Völkl is an exceptionally good lawyer.'

  • 'The team has substantial experience, especially in real estate finance and restructuring. Its stand-out capabilities lie in regulatory matters. In our case, their regulatory and commercial law expertise significantly improved our negotiation position.’

  • ‘Clemens Völkl has an excellent reputation. His regulatory skills and business acumen for financial institutions benefit us greatly in financial litigation.’

Key clients

  • Bundespensionskasse AG
  • Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG
  • NN Group N.V.
  • K&N Prime Yield Corporation
  • GEWOG Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbau- Gesellschaft m.b.H
  • „Neue Heimat“ Gemeinnützige Wohnungs- und Siedlungsgesellschaft GmbH
  • Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH
  • WSK Bank AG
  • Dornbirner Sparkasse Bank AG
  • Dolomitenbank
  • Kommunalkredit Austria AG
  • Austrian Chamber of Commerce

Work highlights

  • Advised Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG on the structuring of general terms and conditions and banking contracts.
  • Advised KA Finanz in connection with the sale of its loan portfolio.
  • Advised multiple Austrian banks, insurers and pension funds on outsourcing services.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clemens Völkl

Other key lawyers

Philip Frenzl