JUVE, Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen in Österreich, März/April 2013

Eine führende Kanzlei im Bankrecht mit perfekter Kundenorientierung. Tatsächlich vermag es BG wie kaum eine zweite, Klienten zu akquirieren u. langfristig an sich zu binden. Die Kanzlei vereint Stärken, die den Unterschied ausmachen: hoch anerkannte Partner, ein sehr großes und breit aufgestelltes Team sowie ein praktisches Gespür für die Themen der Zeit. Mit der Beratung bei der ÖVAG-Neuaufstellung setzte BG Maßstäbe in punkto Bankenrestrukturierung in Österreich. Stärken: Breite Kompetenz bei Finanzierungen u. Kapitalmarktprospekten, enges Verhältnis zu österr. Regionalbanken; intensive Vernetzung mit den marktführenden Bank- u. Kapitalmarktkanzleien in London u. Frankfurt. Die Kanzlei ist im Bank- u. Bankaufsichtsrecht die Benchmark im österr. Markt.

 

JUVE, Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen in Österreich, Januar/Februar 2013

Die Kanzlei, die im Steuerrecht zu den empfohlenen gehört, verfügt ... über eines der größten Steuerteams im österreichischen Anwaltsmarkt. In punkto Internationalität und Bedeutung der Mandatschaft kann sich Binder Grösswang mit führenden Wettbewerbern messen – nicht zuletzt aufgrund ihrer Stärke im Gesellschaftsrecht und der herausragenden Vernetzung mit vielen internationalen Top-Kanzleien... Im Unternehmenssteuerrecht und der bankennahen Beratung bestand an der Qualität ohnehin kein Zweifel mehr.

 

IFLR Edition 2013 on Banking and Finance

In line with the firm's reputation as one the leading banking practices in Austria, it was active on a handful of deals exceeding the €1 billion mark, which have been scarce in Austria in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The firm has demonstrated the broad capabilities of its banking practice advising on a variety of transactions from acquisition finance, to regulatory matters and syndicated loans... One of the most challenging roles for the firm has been the restructuring of Volksbanken.

 

IFLR Edition 2013 on Corporate M&A

They brought the transaction together very well. They were very helpful – rather than just legal advice they helped us with the transactions structure, the management presentations. Everything was well organised; they were always available even if they were travelling. In the negotiations they had the right balance between being tough and reaching an agreement.

  

JUVE. Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen, September/Oktober 2012

Eine im Gesellschaftsrecht/M&A führende Kanzlei.
BG genießt eine wachsende Reputation als eine der Spitzenadressen… Punkten kann BG mit einer vergleichsweise ausgeprägten Branchenspezialisierung.

Stärken: Dynamische Partnerschaft. Starker Österreich-Fokus in der Mandantschaft, traditionelle Verankerung bei Energieversorgern u. Banken.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Banking and Finance

Close partner attention and exceptional client care set this firm apart ... The combination of banking and tax capabilities is another big draw. The team acts for large international and Austrian banks, as well as borrowers, offering a wide array of expertise - from acquisition, real estate and project finance to structured finance, syndicated lending and regulatory advice. It has been busy with a mix of restructuring and banking work, including fresh-money deals ... International law firms often choose the firm as local counsel on cross-border transactions.

Sources say: "The firm is highly client-oriented. I'd pick them again." "They're well connected to international law firms."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Capital Markets

This firm has been busy with debt capital markets work involving both corporate and bank bonds. The team has strong ties to issuers, and is particularly valued for its expertise on the domestic market. It often acts alongside international firms on cross-border deals.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Competition/European Law

Sources note this team's innovative streak, strong foothold in the domestic market and strength in litigation. ... Besides running a busy merger control practice, it advises on antitrust proceedings and abuse of market dominance cases.

Sources say: "It was a smooth and easy co-operation." "The perfect partner for merger control work."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Corporate M&A

This team's strong reputation for corporate M&A earns it instructions from prestigious clients ... The group often teams up with foreign firms to act on international transactions, The firm's efficient structure is a distinct advantage, clients note, as it ensures close partner attention and helps to keep costs down.

Sources say: "The advice is pragmatic and always well researched."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Dispute Resolution

The team at Binder Grösswang handles complex cases for clients from a range of industries, including the public and banking sectors. It has been particularly busy with disputes arising from the financial crisis. Other work has included insurance, IT and product liability disputes. On the arbitration side, it has recently acted for clients from the energy and construction industries.

Sources say: "They make me feel like a customer worth fighting for."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Employment

This team has sound international experience and a strong corporate track record, and is much in demand with multinational clients ... It is as adept at tackling employment issues arising out of M&A and restructurings as it is giving day-to-day advice. Clients particularly commend the team's precision and know-how on due diligence reviews.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on General Business Law Expertise - South Eastern Europe

With over ten years of experience in the region and an excellent reputation in the Austrian market, it is a good choice for domestic and international clients doing business in SEE and CEE. The team has been particularly active in litigation and arbitration of late.

Sources say: "The law firms they used were very professional and worked well in conjunction with Binder."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Intellectual Property

The firm represents the latter in trade mark infringements, the most recent of which involved an attack on its 3D trade mark. ... Other areas of expertise include licensing, patents and design rights. Clients come from the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, telecoms and entertainment industries.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Public Procurement

Clients appreciate this firm's international outlook and experience, and praise the team's responsiveness and proactivity. With offices in Vienna and Innsbruck, it represents bidders and contracting authorities in all stages of the procurement process. Typical work includes drafting and analysis of tender documents, and establishing the obligations of contracting authorities. The team also advises on cross-border procurement matters.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Real Estate

This compact team remains busy with real estate work, assisting a variety of clients with all their property matters. Its strength is on the transactional side. ... As well as handling portfolio and M&A transactions the team covers construction matters, due diligence and tenancy issues.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Restructuring/Insolvency

Best known for representing creditors, this team leaves clients impressed with its timely and succinct advice. The lawyers often advise investors on distressed scenarios, as well as occasionally assisting borrowers.

Sources say: "The work was concise, clear and practical."

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on Tax

Binder Grösswang's tax team remains much in demand. ... To add to its established corporate client roster, the team is attracting a growing number of private clients. The group's expertise includes tax structuring, redomiciliations, investment funds, capital markets products, and private trusts and succession.

 

Chambers Europe 2012 on TMT

The TMT practitioners at this firm are drawn from various departments, offering advice that is tailored to each transaction. The group's telecoms and IT work is particularly renowned, with telecoms litigation and arbitration making up a sizeable portion of the work.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Banking and finance

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte has an excellent record of advising lenders on complex financing matters and experience advising multinational banks. … Stefan Tiefenthaler and Michael Binder lead the team.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Capital markets

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte is competitively priced and usefully has ‘inroads to the FMA and the Vienna Stock Exchange, smoothing the process and helping to avoid misunderstandings before they arise’. The team advised on Lenzig’s €619m ‘re-IPO’ equity issuance. The team also advised a wide range of Austrian banks on corporate bond issuances. Florian Khol has ‘an incredible ability to keep calm even in tense situations’. Michael Binder is recommended for equity work, and Tibor Fabian is strong on derivatives and debt work.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Corporate and M&A

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte is ‘proactive, pragmatic, flexible, and at the same time has high attention to detail’…. Michael Kutschera is ‘an outstanding lawyer with excellent economic understanding’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Central and Eastern Europe

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte operates a best-friends alliance across the region. … Thomas Schirmer is ‘a big help in transactions; his diligence, negotiation skills and oversight are important factors’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Dispute resolution

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte has a good record representing financial institutions in litigation and arbitration. … Christian Klausegger is ‘very well versed in tactics and has a good feeling for the aspects to be considered’. Michael Kutschera ‘always knows exactly knows which solution will work’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on EU and competition

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte advised City of Vienna and Immofinanz as well as several other bodies in the first major private enforcement proceedings relating to damages from the escalator and elevator cartel case. … Raoul Hoffer heads the practice, which has also been busy with leniency cases. Johannes Barbist is ‘incredibly responsive, has deep knowledge of the substantive and procedural law, and gives highly pragmatic advice’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on IT and telecommunications

At Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte, Ivo Rungg is recommended for non-contentious work and Christian Klausegger for contentious telecoms work.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Insolvency and corporate recovery

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte attracts some major cases via its strong banking and finance practice. … Thomas Schirmer, Gottfried Gassner and Emanuel Welten are recommended.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Public procurement

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte recently advised an international service provider on a tender to provide security services at airports, and is experienced in representing financial services clients. Raoul Hoffer leads the team, which also features Johannes Barbist, who ‘finds solutions to problems that work within tight timeframes’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Real estate and construction

The ‘very responsive’ Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte ‘understands what clients want and has good knowledge of the market’. … Practice head Tibor Fabian is ‘deal driven’ and ‘totally reliable’.

 

The Legal 500 2012 on Tax

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte’s team is ‘energetic and reliable’, and outstandingly responsive. … Practice co-heads Christian Wimpissinger and Andreas Hable are ‘excellent tax experts and professionals’.

 

IFLR 1000, Edition 2012, on Capital Markets

Binder Grösswang's capital markets team … had a strong year.

 

IFLR, Edition 2012, on Banking

There is no doubt in the market that Binder Grösswang deserves its place in the top tier. The banking practice is highly regarded among peers. They are one of the only firms in Austria that has banking regulatory know-how.

 

IFLR, Edition 2012, on Mergers and acquisitions

Binder Grösswang's M&A team … have broad range of experience and they are technically competent.

 

The Legal 500 2011 on Corporate/M&A

Clients of Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte are ‘impressed by the high quality and efficiency of its work’ and ‘hands-on approach’. Michael Kutschera heads the team, and has ‘good negotiation skills’; Andreas Hable is ‘very sound in company law’; and Thomas Schirmer and Florian Khol are also highly rated.

 

The Legal 500 2011 on Banking and Finance

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte is a force to be reckoned with and has developed a particularly good name in real estate financing. The team is led by the eminent Stefan Tiefenthaler and Michael Binder, and features Emanuel Welten.

 

The Legal 500 2011 on Capital Markets

Clients say that working with the team is ‘successful, fruitful and stress free’. Florian Khol and Michael Binder are recommended for their equity expertise, while Tibor Fabian is strong on derivatives and debt work.

 

The Legal 500 2011 on EU and Competition

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte continues to attract some complex mandates particularly on the antitrust side. Standout transactions included advising UniCredit Bank Austria in competition law proceedings against Erste Bank before the Austrian cartel court. Raoul Hoffer heads the team, which features Johannes Barbist (‘quick, interested in practical solutions, industry orientated and great to work with’).

  

The Legal 500 2011 on Public Procurement

Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte is rated for its work representing bidders particularly in the financial services sector. Raoul Hoffer leads the team and ‘drives the process in a polite and quiet manner, taking into regard different political trends’.

 

The Legal 500 2011 on Tax

Andreas Hable leads the team at Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte, which advised AXA Investment Managers on the tax implications of the implementation of a new share plan in Austria. Christian Wimpissinger is ‘very responsive and reacts quickly to requests’.

 

IFLR 1000, Edition 2011, on Banking