Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s construction team advises clients across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, residential and retail, on the development of critical projects, assisting with the drafting of general contractor agreements in addition to FIDIC and EPC contracts. Jointly leading the practice are Constantin Benes, who represents developers, construction companies and investors in construction disputes in addition to advising them on the development of industrial facilities, and Michael Lagler, who straddles the divide between real estate and construction law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Michael Lagler is very focused and efficient and has in-depth knowledge of real estate law. In addition he stands out for being solution-oriented and pragmatic. Constantin Benes has in-depth knowledge of real estate and construction law.'
- 'Schönherr's Real Estate & Construction team offers excellent advice across national borders when it comes to complex property transactions or construction projects.'
- 'Michael Lagler and Constantin Benes stand out when it comes to profound legal solutions in connection with property.'
Key clients
- AGNES 45/Green Paradise Living GmbH
- Al-Wazzan
- ASFINAG
- ARE Austrian Real Estate Development GmbH
- Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage
- Bauconsult Group
- BIG-Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
- Brau Union
- BTS Primus Immobilienbesitz
- CC Wien Invest GmbH
- Deutsche Vermögensberatung Aktiengesellschaft DVAG/Pannonia Grundstücksverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
- DWS Grundbesitz GmbH
- GBI AG
- Hallmann Group
- Immovate Realita GmbH
- INVESTER United Benefits
- Marubeni Corp.
- OFID - OPEC Fund for International Development
- Raiffeisen Lagerhaus
- RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG
- RIGI REAL ESTATE
- Scherübel's Söhne GmbH
- Soini
- TIWAG Tiroler Wasserkraft
- Unger Unternehmensgruppe
- Vienna Insurance Group
- Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG
- WINEGG Group
Work highlights
- Advised SOINI GmbH on the planning agreement and the general contractor agreement for the construction of a logistics centre, associated outdoor facilities and a technical building on a property in Mauer.
- Advised Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG in connection with the construction of the new U5 subway line.
- Acted for Scherübel's Söhne GmbH in connection with claims brought against it in its role as subcontractor in charge of installing the heating, cooling, ventilation and sanitary systems for a building project in Graz.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Constantin Benes, Michael Lagler