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Stephan Heckenthaler is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has extensive experience in advising national and international banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and other undertakings (such as fintechs) on the increasing regulatory requirements. In the context of M&A transactions, restructuring and reorganisation in the financial markets sector (e.g. the acquisition or sale of banks and insurance companies and bank restructurings) he advises on all aspects of financial services regulation.
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Stephan is listed by Chambers Europe 2025 as one of the leading lawyers in the field of Banking & Finance and named by Legal 500 (EMEA Edition 2025) as one of the "Next Generation Partners" in the field of Banking & Finance Austria. In addition, he is listed as "highly regarded" in the IFLR1000 Edition 2025.
Before joining Binder Grösswang in 2010, he worked for the US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton in Frankfurt. He received his PhD from the University of Vienna in 2005 and his postgraduate degree (LL.M.) from New York University in 2008. He is admitted to the bar in both Austria and New York.
Stephan is a member of the German-American Lawyers Association (DAJV) and the New York State Bar Association. He regularly publishes on banking law topics.
Stephan Heckenthaler is a partner in the firm's Banking & Finance Team and has extensive experience in advising national and international banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and other undertakings (such as fintechs) on the increasing regulatory requirements. In the context of M&A transactions, restructuring and reorganisation in the financial markets sector (e.g. the acquisition or sale of banks and insurance companies and bank restructurings) he advises on all aspects of financial services regulation.
He focuses on
Stephan is listed by Chambers Europe 2025 as one of the leading lawyers in the field of Banking & Finance and named by Legal 500 (EMEA Edition 2025) as one of the "Next Generation Partners" in the field of Banking & Finance Austria. In addition, he is listed as "highly regarded" in the IFLR1000 Edition 2025.
Before joining Binder Grösswang in 2010, he worked for the US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton in Frankfurt. He received his PhD from the University of Vienna in 2005 and his postgraduate degree (LL.M.) from New York University in 2008. He is admitted to the bar in both Austria and New York.
Stephan is a member of the German-American Lawyers Association (DAJV) and the New York State Bar Association. He regularly publishes on banking law topics.
Stephan is hands-on and solution-oriented. He is available on short notice and easily reachable. We often text and can discuss matters directly and hence find solutions in a swift manner.
Stephan Heckenthaler thinks outside the box and has a very good understanding of the industry and clients’ needs, he is a valuable strategic partner assisting in core projects of our institute.
Stephan Heckenthaler is very strong in negotiating situations and has very profound knowledge.
Excellent listener, offers practical solutions (thinking out of the box) and is very helpful in negotiations.
Stephan is an authority on banking rights.
