Emanuel Welten

Partner, Mag., LL.M. (NYU)

Emanuel Welten is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has more than 20 years of experience advising both borrowers and international and national financial institutions on cross-border transactions.

He focuses on

  • acquisition finance
  • real estate finance
  • syndicated loans
  • corporate finance
  • sustainable finance (ESG)
  • aviation law

Emanuel is listed as one of the leading lawyers in banking and finance by Chambers Global 2025 and as a "Highly regarded" in the 2025 edition of IFLR1000.

He studied law at the University of Vienna (Mag. iur. 1997) and holds a postgraduate degree (LL.M) from New York University.

Emanuel regularly publishes on current legal issues and is speaker and panellist on conferences. He is a member of ReTurn - Forum for Restructuring and Turnaround Management and the International Bar Association (IBA).

  • Advising the financing parties on the financing of a sustainability-linked (ESG) syndicated loan for KELAG (Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft)
  • Advising the financing parties on the financing of a sustainability-linked (ESG) loan for Wienerberger AG
  • Advising the sponsor in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Frauscher Sensortechnik
  • Advising the financing parties in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Centrice Real Estate by Lone Star from Heta Asset Resolution and of Helios Domzale by Ring International
  • Advising pro bono CAPE 10 - House of the Future and Social Innovation on a social impact hybrid bond
  • Advising the financing banks connection with the financing of the construction of a hotel in Vienna (Nordbahnhof) as well as the acquisitions of commercial and hotel real estate
  • Advising VERBUND AG in connection with the worldwide first sustainability-linked (ESG) syndicated loan, the first digital green Schuldschein and the first green bond from a company in the German-speaking region
  • Advising borrowers (including VERBUND, ÖBB, Semperit, Lasselsberger) in connection with syndicated loan agreements
  • Advising companies in corporate finance matters (including cash pooling agreements and intra-group loan agreements)
  • Advising Trenkwalder and Wietersdorfer in connection with a restructuring
  • Advising the financing parties in connection with the financing and repossession of aircraft

Emanuel Welten is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has more than 20 years of experience advising both borrowers and international and national financial institutions on cross-border transactions.

He focuses on

  • acquisition finance
  • real estate finance
  • syndicated loans
  • corporate finance
  • sustainable finance (ESG)
  • aviation law

Emanuel is listed as one of the leading lawyers in banking and finance by Chambers Global 2025 and as a "Highly regarded" in the 2025 edition of IFLR1000.

He studied law at the University of Vienna (Mag. iur. 1997) and holds a postgraduate degree (LL.M) from New York University.

Emanuel regularly publishes on current legal issues and is speaker and panellist on conferences. He is a member of ReTurn - Forum for Restructuring and Turnaround Management and the International Bar Association (IBA).

  • Advising the financing parties on the financing of a sustainability-linked (ESG) syndicated loan for KELAG (Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft)
  • Advising the financing parties on the financing of a sustainability-linked (ESG) loan for Wienerberger AG
  • Advising the sponsor in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Frauscher Sensortechnik
  • Advising the financing parties in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Centrice Real Estate by Lone Star from Heta Asset Resolution and of Helios Domzale by Ring International
  • Advising pro bono CAPE 10 - House of the Future and Social Innovation on a social impact hybrid bond
  • Advising the financing banks connection with the financing of the construction of a hotel in Vienna (Nordbahnhof) as well as the acquisitions of commercial and hotel real estate
  • Advising VERBUND AG in connection with the worldwide first sustainability-linked (ESG) syndicated loan, the first digital green Schuldschein and the first green bond from a company in the German-speaking region
  • Advising borrowers (including VERBUND, ÖBB, Semperit, Lasselsberger) in connection with syndicated loan agreements
  • Advising companies in corporate finance matters (including cash pooling agreements and intra-group loan agreements)
  • Advising Trenkwalder and Wietersdorfer in connection with a restructuring
  • Advising the financing parties in connection with the financing and repossession of aircraft

Emanuel's legal knowledge of the intricacies of the restructuring and insolvency sphere under Austrian law as well as his ability to pinpoint the discrepancies to other jurisdictions is impressive.

IFLR1000, Banking & Finance

He is able to present complex presentations in a very comprehensible way and demonstrates exceptional professional competence. Emanuel can negotiate very well and consensually and has a large international network.

Legal 500, Banking & Finance

Very open-minded, can find a solution to every problem and has an excellent understanding of complex matters involving many parties.

Chambers Europe, Restructuring & Insolvency

Emanuel Welten is very knowledgeable, has 360-degree focus and has a very good understanding of our business operations.

Chambers Global, Banking & Finance

Profound legal knowledge leading to excellent results in negotiations, broad business/sector/commercial expertise, efficient processes, long-standing client relationships, very responsive/accessible.

IFLR1000, Banking & Finance

Emanuel Welten stands out with regard to corporate finance matters; pleasure to work with him as he has a very realistic view.

Legal 500, Banking & Finance

He carries out perfect cooperation; time lines are always adhered to and he has extensive knowledge of his subject.

Chambers Global, Banking & Finance

In counterparty meetings, he strikes me as a clear-cut tactician who observes and listens before targeting the pressure points.

IFLR1000, Banking & Finance
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