Peter Winkler
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbHE+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH fields a team of M&A experts and is particularly well versed in distressed transactions and post-M&A disputes. Peter Winkler leads the practice alongside real estate expert Alric Ofenheimer, whose offering encompasses advice on corporate law, private equity deals, and cross-border strategic transactions. Austria and New York-qualified lawyer Dominik Juster joined the team in November 2022 from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Johannes Feilmair, who has specialist knowledge of the pharma and biotech industries, was promoted to partner in July 2023 alongside ‘outstanding lawyer’ Stefan Jeitler .
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Testimonials
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‘The team at this law firm is unique in that it brings together specialists from all areas. You are not only advised from a legal point of view, but especially in the field of M&A, you are also advised on accounting and tax issues. Another strength of the firm is the responsiveness of the entire team.’
‘Highly professional M&A practice, seasoned staff with a personal attitude. Good mixture of corporate and personal firm culture. ’
‘Philipp Schrader is both highly competent and pleasant to work with.’
‘The highly skilled M&A team is renowned for its exceptional capabilities and expertise in the field. Comprising a group of seasoned professionals, this team is well-equipped to handle complex M&A transactions with precision and proficiency.’
‘Clemens Lanschuetzer is a highly regarded M&A practitioner renowned for his expertise in navigating complex cross-border transactional environments.'
‘They are very distinguished lawyers and excellent experts, always available and can handle very complicated isues extremely well.’
'Peter Winkler, Philipp Schrader and Steven Jeitler are outstanding lawyers. They are skilled, very experienced and responsive and pleasant to work with.'
‘Josef Schmidt has advised us on many transactions and has never let us down. He is very flexible, supportive, creative in finding compromises and has an immense knowledge. We always feel very comfortable to have him on our side.
Key clients
- KBC Bank Group
- Various Hypo Banks
- Affiris Group
- Materna Group
- KKR
- IFM Investors
- IFM Global Infrastructure Fund
- GRAWE Banking Group
- B&C Privatstiftung
- Kommunalkredit Austria AG
- Wien Energie
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Wallenko Family
- STARK Group
- öGIG GmbH
- Shareholder of TAC GmbH
- KanAm Grund Group
- Wienerger AG
- BWT Group
- Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Work highlights
- Advised the B&C group on a range of matters, including compliance and financial restructuring as well as post-M&A disputes.
- Advised Wienerberger AG on the acquisition of major business units of the Terreal Group.
- Advised the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund on its increased stake in Flughafen Wien Aktiengesellschaft, operating Austria's main airport.
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Peter Winkler, Alric Ofenheimer