Banking law

Banking law is comprised of manifold legal and regulatory aspects. Apart from classical banking business such as bank accounts, payment transactions, granting of credit and mortgages, this also includes asset management and investment advice. Also included is the international business of investment banking (corporate finance, M&A, IPO) and export and trade finance. In the past few years the banking sector has established new services such as the Family Office and new distribution channels such as e-banking.

Binder Rechtsanwälte has the relevant expertise in these areas of banking law. Our partners have previously been employed as legal consultants in the legal services department of banks for many years and they advise Boards of Directors, management and legal departments of banks and financial companies on issues of management, supervision and compliance. They know the banking business from top to bottom. Apart from the legal and regulatory issues that confront banks, our partners are also familiar with the relevant bank products and the operational processes occurring inside a bank.

We compile reports on legal issues, conduct proceedings in court, represent our clients in dealing with the authorities and support them in projects, from planning to implementation, as well as in establishing and implementing compliance programs.

Apart from knowledge of national banking law, we are also experienced in international banking. In this regard, our partners also provide advice in English.

Our partners possess the relevant experience in banking law | securities law | stock exchange and capital market law.