Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte
Client SatisfactionInvestor protection litigation is at the heart of Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte‘s practice, which is well known for its wealth of experience in the financial markets industry. Practice co-head Lukas Aigner is described by clients as ’one of the most important pioneers of investor protection law in Austria,’ with his workload including disputes related to financial derivatives and hedge fund structures. He leads the team alongside Johannes Lehner, who is a specialist in civil procedure and tort law, and offers niche expertise in disputes tied to professional football.
Testimonials
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‘Perfect combination of excellent legal skills, experience before court, personal empathy, and high efforts of creating trust.’
‘Excellent legal skills, straight communication and exceptional persuasiveness towards witnesses and clients in difficult situations . Georg Zuschin is representing all those characteristics. Lukas Aigner is a mastermind & charismatic team leader.’
'Good and thorough analysis of the problem before taking on a mandate. Working extremely precisely and goal-oriented.'
'Johannes Lehner: very analytical, precise and accurate preparation for legal disputes.'
‘Very competent and fast working.’
'I consider them to be one of the leading law firms in the field of dispute resolution and litigation. The firm stands out due to the direct involvement of the partners in litigation and trial planning. The firm has extensive experience in resolving disputes before both ordinary courts and arbitration tribunals.'
'Lukas Aigner has been extremely successful in dispute resolution in numerous investor protection cases in recent years, including complex financial derivatives and hedge fund structures worldwide.'
'Lukas Aigner can be described as one of the most important pioneers of investor protection law in Austria, and he has particularly profound experience in the enforcement of disputed claims, especially in capital market law cases.'
Key clients
- CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
- City Administration of the Provincial Capital City Linz
- A group of CPI Immobilien Group investors
- VIE Wohnimmobilien Getreidemarkt 16 Entwicklung GmbH
- A group of Wienwert investors
- Unitherm Beteiligungs GmbH
- A group of Wirecard AG investors
- Federal State of Upper Austria
- The Financial Directorate of the City of Linz
- Romcab S.A.
- Management Beteiligungs-gesellschaft m.b.H.
Work highlights
- Represented CA Immobilien Anlagen AG regarding civil law claims in connection with possible partial influence on the best bidder process concerning the privatisation of the federal cooperative property companies (BUWOG) in 2004.
- Represented the City of Linz in a litigation against Austrian Bank BAWAG P.S.K. regarding a failed transaction linked to foreign currency, which caused a €640m loss to the City of Linz.
- Advised hundreds of CPI Immobilien Group investors on the bankruptcy of the CPI real estate group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lukas Aigner, Johannes Lehner