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Urbanek Law

The comprehensive range of services offered by Urbanek Law covers all aspects of real estate, banking, contract and corporate law.

Our expertise also extends to the restructuring and renegotiation of existing financing, the restructuring of real estate projects and insolvency law advice and support. In addition to Dr. Christoph Urbanek, who has decades of experience, our experienced team of real estate and financial consulting specialists as well as qualified senior associates and paralegals are at your disposal.

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Real Estate Law

We support you

Urbanek Law offers comprehensive legal expertise in the field of real estate law.

We support you in all aspects of buying and selling real estate. This includes the preparation and examination of purchase offers and contracts, the legal examination of the property to be purchased, the self-calculation and payment of land transfer tax and the execution of the contract in the land register. In addition, we can act as an estate agent and provide you with comprehensive support in the sale of your property. Before signing the purchase offer, it is advisable to seek legal advice at an early stage in order to identify and avoid legal risks at an early stage.

We also provide advice on acquisition-related financing, the processing of non-performing loans and the financing of real estate projects. We are also at your side in cases of construction defects and warranty claims. We are committed to reaching out-of-court settlements and, if necessary, to enforcing claims in court, including the preservation of evidence in the event of construction defects.

Our services also include advising on and drawing up gift agreements, including the calculation and payment of taxes and fees. In the case of gifts of land, we take into account the possibility of rescission or revocation by the donor.

In the area of condominium law, we advise on all relevant issues, from the establishment of condominium ownership to the enforcement of claims under the Condominium Act or the condominium agreement. We also provide support in the drafting and negotiation of rental and lease agreements as well as representation in and out of court in the event of disputes.

In construction and property development law, we provide comprehensive advice on construction contracts, support you in drafting contracts and represent you in disputes. Our range of services also includes the management of property development projects, including the drafting of condominium agreements and the defense against claims for defects.

In addition to the areas mentioned above, we also advise you on other real estate law matters, handle land register entries of all kinds and are available to answer any other real estate-specific questions you may have.

Urbanek Law offers you comprehensive support in real estate law in order to optimally represent your interests and master all legal challenges.

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Banking and Finance Law

We advise you

At Urbanek Law, we offer comprehensive advice to Austrian and international financial institutions and companies on banking and finance law. Our experienced experts are at your side in all matters of banking regulatory law and support you in complex financial transactions and structures.

Banking supervisory law:

We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of banking regulatory law, including compliance with regulatory requirements and the implementation of statutory provisions. This includes advice on applying for and maintaining banking licenses as well as assistance with compliance and risk management issues.

Credit financing:

Our experts support you in structuring and negotiating all types of loan financing. We advise you on both borrowing and lending to ensure that your financing arrangements are clear and legally secure.

Acquisition financing:

In the area of acquisition financing, we support you in the financing of company takeovers and acquisitions. This includes the planning and implementation of financing strategies to efficiently realize the acquisition of companies or company shares.

Project financing:

We offer specialized advice on project financing, where capital is provided for specific projects. This includes the structuring of financing, risk management and the contractual protection of major projects.

Restructuring:

As part of corporate restructurings, we support you in the reorganization of financial and business structures to increase economic efficiency or to overcome crisis situations. This includes advice on debt restructuring and the development of reorganization strategies.

„Justice means bringing clarity to chaos and finding fair solutions.“

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Contract Law

We take care of your contracts

Urbanek Law offers comprehensive advice and support in the area of contract law for companies and private individuals. Our experienced lawyers will assist you in drafting, negotiating and reviewing all types of contracts to ensure that your legal interests are optimally represented and that your contracts are legally binding and fair.

Drafting contracts:

We assist you in drafting customized contracts that meet your specific requirements. This includes drafting contract clauses, clearly defining rights and obligations and ensuring that all relevant legal requirements are met.

Contract review:

Our experts review existing contracts for legal risks and weaknesses. We analyze contracts thoroughly to identify potential problems and suggest adjustments that will better protect your interests and help avoid legal disputes.

Contract negotiations:

We support you in contract negotiations to achieve favorable terms and strengthen your position. This includes strategic planning of negotiation tactics as well as direct negotiation with the other party to reach a favorable agreement.

Contract enforcement:

In the event of disputes regarding the fulfillment of a contract, we support you in enforcing your claims both out of court and in court. We represent your interests at all stages of a contractual dispute in order to find an effective solution.

Termination of contract:

We also advise you on the termination of contracts, whether by notice of termination, termination agreement or due to breach of contract. Our support includes the legally compliant handling of contract termination and the clarification of all resulting legal issues.

Urbanek Law ensures that your contracts are legally sound and enforceable in order to protect your business and personal interests and minimize risks.

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Company Law

We offer you customized solutions

Urbanek Law offers you comprehensive advice in the field of corporate law and is at your side for all relevant legal issues. Our experienced lawyers support both Austrian and international companies in the formation, restructuring and administration of companies.

Company formation and structuring:

We advise you on the formation of companies, including choosing the appropriate legal form and drafting the necessary incorporation documents. This also includes structuring the corporate bodies and defining the company's articles of association to ensure that your company is in an optimal legal position.

Articles of association and amendments to articles of association:

Our expertise includes the drafting and review of articles of association, which form the basis for the internal organization and administration of the company. We also support you in amending articles of association and adapting them to new legal requirements or changes in corporate objectives.

Corporate governance:

We provide corporate governance advice to ensure that your company adheres to best practice in terms of management and supervision. This includes advice on the duties and responsibilities of management and supervisory bodies as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.

M&A and company acquisitions:

For company takeovers and mergers, we guide you through the entire process, from due diligence to contract negotiations. We ensure that all legal aspects are clarified and that your transactions are handled smoothly and with legal certainty.

Legal support for corporate restructuring:

We help you restructure your company, whether through mergers, demergers or other corporate reorganizations. Our goal is to optimize your corporate structures while meeting all legal requirements.

Urbanek Law offers you tailor-made solutions in corporate law to effectively achieve your corporate goals and professionally master all legal challenges.

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Execution and Insolvency Law

We are at your side

Urbanek Law offers comprehensive legal advice and support in enforcement and insolvency law in Austria. Our experienced lawyers will competently assist you in the enforcement of claims and the handling of insolvency proceedings. We advise creditors and debtors on all matters relating to enforcement and help structure insolvency proceedings in order to find the best possible solution to your financial challenges.

Enforcement law:

We support you in the enforcement of claims through judicial enforcement measures. This includes initiating and carrying out executions to seize assets and advising on legal steps to successfully recover outstanding debts.

Insolvency law:

Our expertise in insolvency law includes comprehensive advice and support through insolvency proceedings. We advise you on applying for insolvency proceedings, drawing up restructuring plans and negotiating with creditors in order to find an efficient and legally secure solution.

Creditor representation:

We represent the interests of creditors in insolvency proceedings and ensure that your claims are properly asserted and enforced. This includes the examination and submission of claims as well as participation in creditors' meetings and negotiations.

Debtor counseling:

For debtors, we offer support in the development and implementation of restructuring concepts and the execution of reorganization proceedings. Our goal is to help you stabilize your financial situation and avoid possible bankruptcy.

Insolvency plan:

We advise you on the preparation and negotiation of insolvency plans in order to reach an agreement in or out of court that will enable you to meet your obligations and make an orderly new start.

Urbanek Law offers you sound support in execution and insolvency law in order to professionally and efficiently organize both the enforcement of claims and the restructuring or liquidation of companies.

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Inheritance Law

We offer customized support

At Urbanek Law, we offer you comprehensive advice and support in the field of inheritance law. Our experienced team will help you to settle your estate matters efficiently and with legal certainty in order to optimally protect your interests and those of your family.

Will drafting and estate planning:

We can assist you with the drafting and review of wills as well as comprehensive estate planning. Our aim is to record your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets clearly and in a legally binding manner in order to avoid later disputes and optimize the legal succession.

Inheritance tax and tax optimization:

Our experts advise you on the calculation and optimization of inheritance tax in order to minimize the tax burden, for your heirs. We help you to take advantage of tax planning leeway and implement all legal requirements correctly.

Communities of heirs and estate settlement:

We support you in the settlement of communities of heirs and the distribution of the estate. This includes the clarification and implementation of inheritance shares, the administration of the estate and the resolution of any conflicts between the heirs.

Inheritance and compulsory portion claims:

We advise you on the enforcement or defense of compulsory portion claims and other inheritance law claims. Our aim is to protect your legal rights and ensure that the statutory inheritance regulations are correctly observed.

Estate disputes and court proceedings:

If a dispute arises over the estate, we will represent your interests both out of court and in court. We are committed to finding a fair and legally sound solution to your estate disputes and help you to assert your claims effectively.

Urbanek Law offers you well-founded and customized support in inheritance law so that you can plan your estate arrangements effectively and master potential legal challenges professionally.

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