CHG Czernich Haidlen Gast & Partner is noted for its capabilities in banking contract law and banking-related litigation matters. Daniel Tamerl is at the helm of the team, which was bolstered by the arrival of non-performing loan transactions expert Bernhard Köck, formerly of JWO | Deloitte Legal, in April 2025 and was further strengthened by the September 2025 return of Angela Hirsch, who joins from an in-house role at a bank.

Müller Partner Rechtsanwälte is best known for its capabilities at the intersection of banking regulatory law, capital markets and M&A. The practice is steered by Gernot Wilfling and Carl Walderdorff, the latter of whom joined the team in July 2025 from Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH.

rk partners Rechtsanwaelte GmbH is jointly steered by Lukas Röper, Dominik Kurzmann and Victoria Fischl, with the team covering sanctions-related and cross-border refinancings, as well as M&A in the banking sector. July 2025 saw Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s Markus Heidinger strengthen the team.

Catering to a number of both Austrian and international banks, Binder Grösswang is well-regarded for its capabilities across the full range of financing and related regulatory matters. Stefan Tiefenthaler steers the practice alongside Emanuel Welten, Stephan Heckenthaler and Stefan Frank. Tiefenthaler and Welten field considerable expertise in acquisition and real estate finance, and the latter also advises on corporate and sustainable finance matters. Heckenthaler and Frank are regulatory experts, while Heckenthaler is also dual qualified in both Austria and New York.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH encompasses expertise across a broad range of banking and finance matters such as acquisition, asset and project finance, syndicated loan transactions and financial product structuring as well as securitisation and regulatory issues. Tibor Varga handles corporate finance and financial restructurings; he heads the team alongside Andreas Zahradnik, who represents international banks, investment firms and hedge funds in banking, restructuring and compliance matters. Katrin Repic is another key contact for compliance issues, while Safiye Ünüvar advises on loan transactions and financial restructurings.

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is well-equipped to handle the full gamut of financial transactions, from syndicated and bilateral lending to acquisition and sustainable finance, as well as financial restructurings and related regulatory issues. Martin Ebner routinely advises lenders, sponsors and borrowers in a range of transactional matters, with a particular focus on debt structures. Peter Feyl is highly regarded for his knowledge in banking regulation and securities law, while Laurenz Schwitzer undertakes real estate, asset and renewable energy finance mandates. Ursula Rath is the firm’s key contact for regulatory matters. Matei Florea leads the team.

The banking and finance team at Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG is particularly well-versed in matters within Austria and the CEE region and is well-placed to advise on project and corporate financing matters, as well as debt restructuring and regulatory issues. Andrea Gritsch is at the helm, her diverse practice encompasses corporate and financial restructuring, financial regulatory compliance issues as well as cross-border M&A. Leopold Höher specialises in project, acquisition and real estate financings, alongside Marika Lomashvili, who handles energy and real estate development project matters. Andreas Schmid’s expertise lies in structured finance matters, in particular those with a project and leveraged buy-out focus. Markus Aigner is another name to note. Matthias Schimka and Markus Heidinger left the firm in May and July 2025 respectively.

Cerha Hempel offers considerable expertise in financial services regulations, as well as administrative penalty proceedings before the Financial Market Authority. Peter Knobl co-heads the team and specialises in regulatory, restructuring and investment fund matters. Thomas Zivny and Volker Glas also lead the team. Zivny focuses on project financing in Central and South-Eastern Europe, in particular real estate financings matters. Glas is a corporate finance expert and handles syndicated loans, acquisition and project financings.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH covers a broad array of banking and finance matters, including acquisition, real estate, project and asset finance, as well as securitisation and regulatory matters. Günther Hanslik and Martin Zuffer jointly lead the practice. Hanslik handles financial and corporate transactions as well as restructurings, with Zuffer leading on debt and equity issuances. Marcell Clark has extensive experience in cross-border financing and real estate transactions, while Stefan Paulmayer specialises in securitisation and restructuring matters. Wolfgang Hellsberg is recommended for his project and real estate finance advice.

Markus Kellner and Christoph Diregger spearhead the banking and finance practice at DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH. The team is well-versed in overseeing financing transactions and related compliance and dispute resolution mandates, in addition to handling proceedings before the Austrian Supreme Court. Kellner is a skilled litigator has particular expertise in banking class actions, while Diregger has extensive experience advising banks, real estate companies and other companies listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Fabian Liebel is another name to note, having been promoted to partner in April 2025.

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH leverages strong capabilities across a range of domestic and international financing matters, but is particularly adept at financial restructuring, asset and corporate financing matters. Marcus Benes heads up the team and offers advice on international financing, restructuring and structured products. Co-head Peter Winkler’s diverse practice encompasses banking, capital markets and M&A transactions. Laurenz Liedermann is another name to note, focusing on ESG-based financing and legal technology work.

Drawing on its global network, Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG is well-equipped to handle multijurisdictional matters as well as domestic financing transactions and restructuring mandates. Practice head Robert Wippel handles the full spectrum of financing transactions and is also an expert in regulatory issues. With a particular focus on real estate finance, Georg Diwok offers advice on lending and restructuring matters.

BRANDL TALOS Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH is most notable for its representation of clients in FMA proceedings and also boasts expertise in Austrian and EU regulations, as well as matters relating to crypto-currencies and innovative payment models. Ernst Brandl is an experienced litigator and also offers advice on entering the Austrian market and obtaining FMA licences. Brandl leads the team alongside regulatory expert Raphael Toman, who routinely represents financial institutions in both civil and regulatory proceedings.

Markus Fellner and Florian Kranebitter lead the banking and finance offering at Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners. The team is recognised for its abilities in restructurings, regulatory issues, performing and non-performing loan portfolios, as well as syndicated lending, ESG and structured financings. Fellner has extensive experience advising domestic and international financial institutions, corporates and public-sector bodies on a broad array of strategic transactions. Kranebitter’s diverse practice encompasses restructuring, regulatory, project and acquisition finance matters.

Greenlake Legal specialises in restructurings and finance transactions, often with cross-border elements. Michael Raninger leads the team and has extensive experience across a broad range of transactions, such as secured leveraged financing and documentation securitisations. Alongside his finance practice, co-head Erik Hödl is an expert in restructuring and insolvency matters as well as distressed debt transactions.

Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH is particularly well-versed in acquisition finance and refinancing matters. Under the leadership of Christoph Wildmoser, Christoph Herbst and Wolfgang Schwackhöfer, the banking and finance team is also recognised for its expertise in aviation and rail financing transactions. Wildmoser acts for both lenders and borrowers in acquisition finance and syndicated lending transactions, while Schwackhöfer is a key contact for regulatory banking and fund structuring matters.

The finance and regulatory team at bpv Hügel is well-versed in the full spectrum of financing transactions, from asset and project finance to refinancing and restructuring, as well as regulatory issues. Alongside his financing and regulatory practice, Ingo Braun handles insurance claims and commercial agreements. Christoph Nauer routinely represents both international and Austrian blue chip companies, while Stefan Gaug is a key contact for cross-border matters.

DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH is notable for its cross-border capabilities, and under the leadership of Marcell Németh, the finance team caters to international finance institutions in a range of transactions, including financing for energy and infrastructure projects. Nemeth is dual qualified in both England & Wales and Hungary, and has particular expertise in matters within the CEE region. Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik’s diverse practice encompasses restructurings, infrastructure projects and regulatory issues, while Oleksandr Kurdydyk advises both Ukrainian clients and international clients active in Ukraine.

The banking and finance team at JWO | Deloitte Legal routinely advises on both national and international financing transactions, restructuring, regulatory issues and banking-related litigation. Founding partner Andreas Jank’s caseload encompasses project finance and financial restructuring matters. Gabriele Etzl spearheads the real estate finance offering, while Maurizia Anderle-Hauke oversees the banking regulatory team.

Wolfram Huber leads a banking and finance team at PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH that advises on transactions ranging from trade to real estate and infrastructure financings, as well as energy projects and restructurings. Huber himself advises on syndicated loans, secured lending, acquisition finance and related regulatory issues.

The banking and finance team at SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH is most notable for its expertise in real estate finance matters and routinely handles cross-border mandates. Clemens Harsch spearheads the practice and specialises in banking regulatory matters. Immanuel Gerstner and Lukas Leitner are experts in crowd investment models, while Franz Mittendorfer has a particular focus on public sector finance matters. Michael Kienzl oversees restructuring, reorganisation and insolvency cases.

Rautner Rechtsanwälte GmbH is notable for its expertise in project financings within the renewable energy sector, which forms the core of the firm's broader banking offering. Uwe Rautner is at the helm and has extensive experience advising on real estate and project financing across the CEE region.

The team at Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH works closely with the firm’s global network on a range of cross-border matters, from financings and refinancings to restructuring agreements and related regulatory issues. Claudia Steegmüller heads the team and is well-versed in real estate finance, restructuring and reorganisation matters. Carmen Redmann-Wippel, who is admitted in Austria and England & Wales, is a key port of call for sustainability-linked loans.

Clemens Völkl and Philipp Frenzl head up the banking and finance offering at VÖLKL Rechtsanwälte GmbH, and the team is particularly well equipped to represent banks in proceedings before national authorities and the European Central Bank. Völkl is an expert in regulatory issues and routinely advises foreign banks on their entry into and exit out of the Austrian market. Frenzl also handles regulatory proceedings, as well as lender-side refinancing transactions.

Weber & Co. Attorneys-at-Law is recognised for its aptitude in regulatory matters, sustainable finance, loan agreements, debt restructuring and related litigation. Stefan Weber and Philipp Baubin lead the practice. Weber is highly experienced in regulatory and compliance matters, as well as banking contracts and all types of financing transactions, while Baubin offers advice to both lenders and borrowers in cross-border transactions.

AKELA leverages capabilities across both banking and capital markets matters, catering to start-ups and medium-sized companies, as well as multinational corporations, banks and insurance companies. Regulatory expert Martin Pichler co-heads the team alongside Michael Kollik, who handles financing matters. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Michail Fouzailov and Alexander Schultmeyer , both formerly of DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH, in January 2025.

EY Law - Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH is well-versed in a range of finance matters, including regulatory issues and licence obtention, though the team is best known for its capabilities within the fintech sector. Martin Hanzl heads up the firm’s new technologies team, while Ulrike Sehrschön leads the public law and public procurement offering and handles regulatory matters.

PFR Fritzsche Frank Fletzberger Rechtsanwälte GmbH specialises in regulatory and compliance issues, as well as e-money and payment services law and fintech matters. Bernd Fletzberger spearheads the team and has extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets law, in addition to advising on crypto and blockchain-related issues.