Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH is capable of handling public takeovers, public offerings through crowd investing platforms, and alternative financial offerings, and the team also regularly advises on bond issuances, public offerings and shareholding matters. Practice head Philipp Kinsky is described as ‘one of the most experienced and best lawyers in Austria when it comes to start-ups’. Johannes Frank has been promoted to partner in January 2023 and is a key contact for alternative investment fund-related work.
Testimonials
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‘For me, Herbst Kinsky is one of the leading law firms in the field of start-up and venture capital both in Austria, but also beyond its borders.’
‘Philipp Kinsky is definitely one of the most experienced and best lawyers in Austria when it comes to start-ups - both in the field of fund investments and direct investments. Due to his extensive experience he is able to assess difficult situations very well, and to get the best out of them for his clients without loss of face for any of the parties involved.'
‘The entrepreneurial approach is unique.’
‘Dr. Philipp Kinsky: The best lawyer in Austria - personally and professionally - with perfect entrepreneurial thinking skills.’
Key clients
- Uniqa Insurance Group
- Biogena GmbH & Co KG
- Illwerke vkw AG
- dagobertinvest AG
- handcheque GmbH
- Marinomed Biotech AG
- Neoh AG Group
- NÖ Landes-Beteiligungs GmbH
- United Benefits Holding
- Wolftank – Adisa Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised UNIQA Insurance Group as shareholder of STRABAG SE on the new syndicate with Haselsteiner Group and the mandatory tender offer.
- Advised Biogena on the issuance of a €10m bond, including cross-border transactions with Switzerland and Germany, and a capital market prospectus.
- Advised dagobertinvest AG in connection with capital increase under the ESCP Regulation on European Crowdfunding Service Providers, with a total volume of €2m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philipp Kinsky