Chambers Global Rankings Release: Four Band 1 Rankings for Binder Grösswang
Chambers Global, the “world's leading provider of legal research and analysis”, has ranked Binder Grösswang in Band 1, its highest category, in four areas of law practice: Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, International & Cross-Border Disputes, and Corporate/M&A. Binder Grösswang was also recommended in the areas Capital Markets, International & Cross-Border Transactions, and Intellectual Property.
“We are pleased to see our performance and efforts reflected in the Chambers Global rankings. This excellent result is a confirmation of the outstanding expertise and high commitment of our lawyers,” says Managing Partner Andreas Hable.
Stefan Tiefenthaler, Tibor Fabian and Emanuel Welten are listed as Leading Individuals in the practice area Banking & Finance. Christian Klausegger und Stefan Albiez were honoured in the practice area Dispute Resolution/Litigation, and Michael Kutschera was ranked among the “Most in Demand Arbitrators”. Thomas Schirmer, Michael Kutschera und Florian Khol are listed as Leading Individuals in Corporate/M&A; Florian Khol and Tibor Fabian are listed in the area Capital Markets; Ivo Rungg and Michael Horak are listed under Intellectual Property.
Comments by clients in the course of ranking research described the Binder Grösswang teams as follows:
“Formidable dispute resolution team particularly noted for its litigation advice. Further instructed on international arbitration cases and ADR such as mediation.”
“Market-leading team advising prestigious domestic and international financial entities. Covers the full range of banking services, including banking regulation, real estate finance and restructuring matters.”
“Widely praised for its strength in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. […] Assists noteworthy Austrian and international clients with local and multi-jurisdictional restructurings, joint ventures, squeeze-outs and shareholder agreements.”
Capital markets team: “Represents both companies and underwriters in ECM, structured finance and DCM matters. Particular strengths include the structuring and updating of debt issuance programmes and handling housing bond transactions.”
“Noteworthy practice primarily advising on trademarks, including licensing, registration, counterfeit issues and protection. Also assists with unfair competition and product labelling issues. Assists clients from a wide range of industries, including multinationals and their subsidiaries, with IP issues in Austria.”
What the team is known for Widely praised for its strength in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Advises on both the buy and sell sides and is well versed in private equity-led deals. Assists noteworthy Austrian and international clients with local and multi-jurisdictional restructurings, joint ventures, squeeze-outs and shareholder agreements.