Schima Mayer Starlinger Rechtsanwälte GmbH is particularly active in the hospitality sector, acting for hotel operators and developers on the acquisition and remodelling of hotels, while also appearing for them before the courts in disputes arising out of landlord and tenant and construction issues. Practice head Markus Dax handles the structuring of both real estate transactions and development projects, while Anna Woschitz tackles real estate litigation in addition to non-contentious commercial and residential leasing matters.

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  • ‘Schima Mayer Starlinger is special for me because I need quick, reliable and competent implementation. This is guaranteed with this firm. The collaboration has now been going on for more than 10 years and there hasn't been a single bad experience so far.’

  • ‘Markus Dax is outstanding in his performance. Quick and precise, in combination with excellent output. We are very satisfied with his supportive nature, including the explanation of steps necessary to reach our goal.’

  • ‘Markus Dax and Anna Woschitz are real estate experts.’

  • ‘Anna Woschitz is very knowledgeable, available and seeks to find solutions.’

  • ‘Anna Woschitz has great communication skills. She delivers a quick and reliable service and in-depth expertise in the field of real estate.’

  • ‘Anna Woschitz and Markus Dax are the best lawyers we ever had.’

  • ‘The team, all the partners and associates, are driven and passionate, extremely knowledgeable and skilled. The commitment clearly distinguishes SMS from other law firms in Vienna!’

  • ‘Anna Woschitz really is the best in class for real estate transactions and dispute resolution in our construction business! Never have we worked with someone this responsible, accurate and skilled.’

Key clients

  • AP55 Immobilien GmbH
  • Association of Austrian Hoteliers
  • CONSENTIA Group
  • Gaugl Gruppe
  • Gebös, Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Österr. Siedler und Mieter, reg.Gen.m.b.H.
  • Grand Spa Wellnesshotel Betriebs GmbH
  • Mandlbauer Bau GmbH
  • MROOM Group
  • Novum Hotels AT GmbH
  • REMAX/T16 Immomarketing GmbH
  • RENOVUM Projekt GmbH
  • Ritter Ox Immobilien GmbH
  • Logistik Werfring GmbH/Silotransporte Werfring GmbH
  • V & G Immobilien GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Grand Spa Wellnesshotel Betriebs GmbH on structuring and expanding its hotel complex and represented the client in court in Covid-19 subsidy claims against COFAG.
  • Advised Zöchling Immobilien GmbH on acquiring a substantial industrial unit, which the client plans to decontaminate and redevelop into a new facility.
  • Advised and represented Novum Hotels AT GmbH in court in two Covid-19 subsidy claims against COFAG.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Markus Dax

Other key lawyers

Anna Woschitz