Rautner is an independent commercial law-focused boutique based in Vienna.


Focuses / Specialisms

The firm focuses on banking and finance work. 


The firm provides advice across the full spectrum of financial services including syndicated lending, project/ real estate finance, restructuring, insolvency, financial services regulatory work.


Key clients

Key recent clients include Banco Santander, UniCredit, Erste Bank, WEB Windenergie and BNP Paribas


Testimonials


"What stands out about Rautner is their ability to combine very strong technical legal expertise with genuinely commercial and pragmatic advice. In complex cross-border financing and restructuring situations, the team consistently demonstrated a strong understanding not only of the legal issues, but also of the broader transactional, regulatory, and relationship dynamics involved.

The team was highly responsive, solution-oriented, and able to operate effectively under significant time pressure, which is critical in sophisticated banking and finance transactions. I particularly appreciated their ability to navigate complicated multi-stakeholder environments while remaining practical, business-focused, and constructive throughout negotiations.


In addition, Rautner distinguished itself through the quality and consistency of its team. The lawyers were exceptionally well prepared, detail-oriented, and commercially aware, while also being approachable and easy to work with. Their cross-border capabilities, strategic judgment, and ability to translate highly technical issues into clear and actionable advice made them a particularly valuable external counsel for demanding international matters."

"Uwe Rautner stands out particularly for his combination of strong technical expertise, commercial judgment, and highly pragmatic problem-solving skills. He has an excellent ability to navigate complex financing and restructuring situations while remaining focused on practical and workable transaction outcomes rather than purely theoretical legal positions." - Uwe Rautner