Described by clients as ‘an exceptional law firm,’ Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte is renowned for its wealth of knowledge in disputes related to investor protection law, for which the team is frequently sought out by both private and institutional investors. The team is jointly steered by Lukas Aigner, who is adept at litigation related to financial derivatives and hedge fund structures, and Johannes Lehner, whose portfolio includes expertise in corporate and civil procedural law as well as special knowledge of disputes in the world of professional football.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They know their cases and the peculiarities of their clients, and they have patience in explaining legal intricacies, particularly when preparing for a court session.'

  • ‘The collaboration with the team works very well, there is a contact person available at all times who can provide competent assistance. In this firm, the members work hand in hand, which is reflected in the top quality of the work. It is an exceptional law firm that can be highly recommended.’

  • ‘The responsible partner is a very experienced and excellent lawyer, and an excellent tactician and communicator. With his enormous expertise and experience in the largest cases, he achieves top results in negotiations or in dealing with the parties. The legal documents are drafted at the highest level.'

  • "The entire team handling our company's agendas at Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte impresses with a high level of professionalism, outstanding legal expertise, and an above-average service mentality.'

  • 'Lukas Aigner combines an academic approach with leading litigation expertise.'

  • ‘Very competent team, on all levels.’

  • ‘Deep understanding of finance products. ’

Key clients

  • CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
  • A group of investors in closed-end real estate funds
  • A group of CPI Immobilien Group investors
  • VIE Wohnimmobilien Getreidemarkt 16 Entwicklung GmbH
  • A group of Wienwert investors
  • A group of borrowers in foreign currencies
  • A group of Wirecard AG investors
  • Federal State of Upper Austria
  • The Financial Directorate of the City of Linz
  • Light Rail Upper Austria
  • Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub („LASK“)

Work highlights

  • Advised CA Immobilien Anlagen AG on civil law claims regarding the possible partial influence on the best bidder process concerning the privatisation of the federal cooperative property companies in 2004.
  • Advised CPI Immobilien group investors on investor damages related to CPI's bankruptcy.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lukas Aigner, Johannes Lehner

Other key lawyers

Georg Zuschin