Chambers Global Guide 2018: 15 Top-Platzierungen für Binder Grösswang
Binder Grösswang wurde zum wiederholten Male im aktuellen Chambers Global Guide als eine der führenden Anwaltskanzleien in Österreich gelistet.
Top Team-Rankings
Für Österreich wurden im aktuellen Chambers Global Guide Wertungen in fünf Fachbereichen abgegeben: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution und IP. Binder Grösswang wird in allen Bereichen empfohlen und wurde in den drei Fachgebieten Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A und Dispute Resolution erneut als führende Kanzlei eingestuft.
„Wir freuen uns, dass sich unsere Spitzenleistungen in den ausgezeichneten Platzierungen des aktuellen Chambers Global Verzeichnisses widerspiegeln. Einmal mehr wird unsere Position im Spitzenfeld der Österreichischen Anwaltslandschaft bestätigt“, so Managing Partner Michael Kutschera.
Top Anwaltsranking
Insgesamt erreichten 15 Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte Spitzenpositionen. Drei Rechtsanwälte verbesserten ihre Rankings im Vergleich zum Vorjahr und ein Anwalt wurde erstmals erwähnt.
Seit 1999 analysiert der in London ansässige Verlag Chambers & Partners die juristischen Märkte von über 180 Ländern und identifiziert dabei die führenden Anwälte und Anwaltskanzleien weltweit. Die sorgfältige Recherchearbeit basiert auf den umfassenden Einreichungen von Anwaltskanzleien und vor allem auf individuellen Interviews, die mit Mandanten, Anwälten und Kollegen der Kanzleien durchgeführt werden.
Stefan Tiefenthaler is a distinguished financing expert, especially well known for his experience in corporate financing and project finance transactions. A client describes him as "obliging and reliable as well as having profound knowledge." He recently advised a consortium of EIB and Erste Bank Austria on their EUR70 million financing of the Hof/Seibersdorf wind farm project.
Tibor Fabian is a reputable practitioner advising clients on a broad scope of financing transactions. Clients value him for his high level of experience in advising on large-scale and challenging transactions.
Emanuel Welten is a notable banking and finance lawyer, active in project and acquisition finance as well as refinancing. A client describes him as "incredibly solution-oriented." He recently advised J.P. Morgan on contributing to the financing of Lone Star's acquisition of Centrice Real Estate from HETA.
Corporate M&A
Michael Kutschera is a highly established figure in the Austrian market and is recognised as a senior M&A practitioner with solid experience in cross-border transactions. His extensive practical knowledge extends to such sectors as energy and consumer goods. "He is very reasonable, trying to find solutions," a source says, also praising his hands-on approach. Kutschera is also a widely respected arbitrator.
Thomas Schirmer is a well-recognised M&A lawyer experienced in advising on cross-border transactions, such as his recent assistance to Greenbriar Equity Group with its acquisition of Frauscher Sensortechnik. He often handles transactions in such industries as financial services, life sciences and IT. A peer describes him as somebody who is "good to work with."
Florian Khol focuses on public M&A transactions with experience extending across a broad selection of industry sectors. He recently advised Insight Venture Partners on acquiring a stake in Tricentis. Sources note his pragmatic approach.
Dispute Resolution
Christian Klausegger is an impressive disputes lawyer with a particularly strong reputation in litigation and also active in arbitration. He handles high-profile cases related to financial services, construction and IT conflicts. He recently represented a global IT company in the Austrian Supreme Court in relation to a multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning a customer complaint. A source praises his negotiation skills and strategy, saying that he "played through various scenarios in building a chain of argumentation." Another source adds: "I am impressed by the kind of strategy he proposes." He has also been appointed president of the Austrian Arbitration Association.
Stefan Albiez advances in the rankings as a result of positive feedback and his visibility on the firm's key cases. He recently led the team representing the City of Vienna and a number of other large real estate owners before the Austrian Supreme Court in private enforcement proceedings, claiming large damages as a result of the lift and escalator cartel. Interviewees praise his preparation, court style and strong people skills. "You just feel well cared for," a source reports.
