Philipp Kapl
Binder GrösswangBinder Grösswang shows particular strength in private equity matters with an international focus and works together seamlessly with other teams of the firms such as tax, banking and finance and dispute resolution to comfortably handle the full spectrum of M&A transactions. Both Thomas Schirmer and the ‘excellent M&A and general corporate lawyer’ Philipp Kapl are among the firm’s key contacts for cross-border transactions, as are Florian Khol, who is also well-versed in auction proceedings and public takeovers, and Andreas Hable, whose focus areas include reorganisations, international tax structuring, and corporate governance.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly competent and approachable team. Understand the client's needs and act appropriately. Trusted advisor.’
‘Andreas Hable: highly competent and pragmatic approach.'
‘They are able to address all areas of Austrian law and provide practical examples from their past experiences. They relate well to American clients, quickly and directly getting to the point. ’
‘Philip Kapl is an excellent M&A and general corporate lawyer. He is incredibly effective in communicating with busy American GCs and legal teams, functioning more as an extension of them than as traditional outside counsel. He also communicates very effectively with business clients, with practical and direct advice, earning the role of trusted advisor.’
‘Very strong team of experts with deep industry knowledge. Easy to work with and very responsive.’
‘Outstanding legal advice, individuals are hands on and very compatible to large corporations as well as mid sized companies’
‘The Binder Grösswang teams has a comprehensive understanding of our business and the challenges we are facing. Needless to say, that their legal knowledge is top notch and always up to date.’
‘The partners we work with are highly experienced in supporting the transactions we are running and are not shy from adding their experience in order to ensure processes run smoothly and all goals are achieved to our full satisfaction. In addition, they are proactively taking responsibility and think critically, when needed. ’
Key clients
- Apleona GmbH
- Aptiv
- Attestor Capital LLP, Interritus Limited
- Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH
- Beycelik Holding
- Biome Diagnostics GmbH
- BNP Paribas
- Cerberus Frontier
- ChargePoint Holdings
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- CPB Software
- Cryoshelter GmbH
- DOM Security
- Dussmann Group
- EIC Fund
- Eurogast Österreich GmbH
- Gemspring Management LLC
- Grissemann Gesellschaft m.b.H
- Lenzing Fibers GmbH
- Limestone Investment GmbH
- Linde Verlag
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Mubadala
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Nissan Center Europe GmbH Niederlassung Österreich
- ORLEN S.A.
- PAI Partners
- Semperit AG Holding
- Swiss Life Asset Management
- Trill Impact
- Trimetis AG
Work highlights
- Advised Polish energy company ORLEN S.A. on the acquisition of the petrol stations network Turmöl.
- Advised Semperit Aktiengesellschaft Holding on the acquisition of Rico Group.
- Advised indirect shareholders of Kommunalkredit Austria AG on the sale of their shares to Altor.
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