Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is noted for its work in the energy and infrastructure sector, where it supports developers on planning and construction issues, while also advising on the forward sale of residential and office developments. Leading the team is the ‘standout’ Constantin Benes, focusing on industrial construction projects and disputes. Assisting him in steering the team are managing partner and real estate specialist Michael Lagler and Christian Schmelz, who advises on planning and environmental matters. Former co-head Peter Madl left the partnership in 2023, but continues to advise investors on real estate investments as a counsel.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Schönherr real estate practice is composed of a very competent team of experienced lawyers with a broad knowledge base in several areas of real estate law. They have strong service levels, high reliability and great availability.'
- 'Essentially, what makes the team unique is that I can turn to the team for almost any question or problem and receive goal-oriented, timely and competent feedback.'
- 'Constantin Benes is very service-oriented, knowledgeable and has demonstrated valuable negotiations skills.'
- 'Very flexible and knowledgeable, good always good advice, quick response.'
- 'High availability when feedback is required, both in writing and over the phone/Teams. Good ability to put things into broader perspective.'
- 'Very competent team of lawyers which always respond very promptly to requests. The lawyers are very solution-oriented. Feedback on enquiries always includes not only answers to questions asked, but also always recommendations on how to proceed with the matter.'
- 'I've had the pleasure of working with several members of team Schoenherr. Helping each other as a goal to help me the most as a client is definitely a big factor in calling them for any kind of situation I find myself in with my company.'
- 'Constantin Benes is a standout by himself. My respect for the knowledge this man has and uses to win cases is beyond what I imagined and could have asked for. Always available for unexpected phone calls and mail. Always has a well-thought-out answer in his pocket.'
Key clients
- Autobahnen- u Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-AG (ASFINAG)
- ARE Austrian Real Estate GmbH
- Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage GmbH
- Bauconsult Group
- BIG Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft mbH
- Brau Union
- CC Wien Invest GmbH
- Deutsche Vermögensberatung Aktiengesellschaft DVAG/Pannonia Grundstücksverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
- DWS Grundbesitz GmbH
- GBI AG
- Hallmann Group
- IMMOVATE Realita GmbH
- Invester United Benefits
- Laakirchen Papier
- Marubeni Corp.
- OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development)
- Radkersburger Hof GmbH & Co KG
- Raiffeisen Lagerhaus
- Raiffeisen Ware Austria
- RIGI REAL ESTATE
- Scherübel's Söhne GmbH
- Schreiner Trockenbau GmbH
- Soini Asset Immobilien
- TIWAG Tiroler Wasserkraft AG
- Unger Unternehmensgruppe
- VIG Vienna Insurance Group
- Wiener Linien
- WINEGG Group
- ZECH Bau
Work highlights
- Advised Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage GmbH on the construction of a development containing 300 apartments, a nursery school as well as 310 parking spaces.
- Acted for Raiffeisen Lagerhaus on the sale, rezoning and redevelopment of multiple warehouse and silo facilities in Korneuburg, Wiener Neustadt and Gänserndorf.
- Assisted BTS Primus Immobilienbesitz GmbH/Al-Wazzan Group with the construction and implementation and leasing out of a PV plant on the client’s premises in Vienna’s 10th district.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Constantin Benes, Michael Lagler, Christian Schmelz