Led by the ‘outstanding’ Stephan Lenzhofer, Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH’s ‘competent and reliable’ dispute practice is reputed for the depth of its expertise in matters related to public law, and regularly acts for banks, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies as well as manufacturers. Lenzhofer combines knowledge of both public and private law, with focus areas including banking, capital markets and insurance law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They explain things straight forwardly.’
‘They always make time to explain things in detail. They are very informed about every relevant aspect of a matter.’
‘Competent, fast responding, diligent.’
‘Stephan Lenzhofer: very kind, competent, diligent, fast responding and outstanding person.’
‘Professional excellence linked with a good sense for economic and practical requirements.’
‘Very commercially minded; great response time; the team is always one step ahead; profound know-how; the firm delivers on point.’
'Stephan Lenzhofer is very empathetic but also sharp. He has an excellent understanding for the needs of his client and the opponent.'
‘A competent and reliable team.’
Key clients
- GIS Gebühren Info Service GmbH
- Optimist Inc.
- Mahmoud Charr
- Deloitte Tax Wirtschaftsprüfungs GmbH
- ESIM Chemicals GmbH
Work highlights
- Represented GIS in a class action brought against GIS and ORF regarding an allegation of unauthorised collection of 10% VAT.
- Advised Optimist Inc. on claims arising from the construction of the James Bond Museum in a major Austrian ski resort.
- Represented three former members of the supervisory board of Kommunalkredit Austria AG, who had been appointed by the former shareholder Dexia, in complex proceedings regarding the alleged breach of the duty of care before and during the financial crisis.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephan Lenzhofer