Established and based in Vienna, Weber & Co is a local law capital markets specialist that frequently secures roles on prominent Austrian transactions of this type.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is an outlier among those based in Vienna that advise on big ticket capital markets deals. In an area largely dominated by larger domestic and international full-service firms, the majority of which have regional networks, the firm has a small team with a narrow focus. What the firm lacks in scale and breadth, however, it makes up for in expertise.
The firm was founded by one of the country’s leading securities law academics, Stefan Weber. Now he rarely takes the lead role on deals, but the relationships and reputation he built locally with underwriting banks and issuers are being maintained through the work of his team.
The firm also advises on public M&A.
Key clients
The firm has established relationships with leading European wide such as Erste Group, DZ bank, Commerzbank and Raiffeisen, to name a few.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
The firm was active in baking, capital markets and restructuring during the research cycle.
The firm was heavily involved in IPOs, working on two of the three Austrian deals that launched in 2019, working on the side of underwriters or managers. In debt work the firm assisted in bond issues on the side of issuers, managers and bookrunners.
The firm’s other work included advising on multi-tranche bonded loans and syndicated financing, as well as restructuring mandates. The firm usually advised banks but also did work for borrowers.
Deal Highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Immofinanz €500 million 2.625% bond issue
Marinomed Biotech Vienna Stock Exchange IPO
Addiko Bank Vienna Stock Exchange IPO
Oberbank €250 million 0.75% bond issue
OMV €1 billion bond issue
S&T €144 million bonded loan
Voestalpne €1 billion syndicated financing
Wolford restructuring
Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Capital markets: Debt
“Very high expertise in the relevant fields, pragmatic and supportive approach, high focus to "understand" the client's business and, thus, provide optimal service. They give a very short response time and are sociable and easy to connect with.”
Capital markets: Equity
“Very knowledgeable in capital markets transactions and the Austrian market in particular. Their pragmatic approach is outstanding.”
“The legal advisors have a high level of competence. The cooperation is smooth and uncomplicated and open questions are answered professionally and quickly. Overall, we can only report positively about Weber & Co.”
M&A
“Boutique firm tailored to the clients' requirements with hands-on approach and outstanding expertise. All the heavy lifting is done by the partners themselves.”
“Prompt re-action (just in time response) detailed and experienced response.”
Restructuring and insolvency
“Very responsive and very much to the point. Christop is very sharp minded and is our go-to-guy when it comes to complex restructuring scenarios with an Austrian angle.”
Katharina Kitzberger
“Very professional and had a good knowledge of the business needs.”
Stefan Weber
“Client oriented, clear and pragmatic approach with excellence in a broad scope of legal areas, covering many transactional aspects by himself.”
