Austria

TAIYO Legal is a boutique law firm with a unique focus on CEE and East Asia. The firm’s offices are located in Vienna and Tokyo.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm primary focus is on banking and finance work, most often with cross-border dimensions. The firm is often seen advising various domestic and foreign clients on regulatory issues in Austria.

Key clients

Recent key clients include Anglo Austrian AAB, Bank Gutmann Aktiengesellschaft, fair-finance Vorsorgekasse and Corum Asset Management.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in restructuring.

In restructuring the firm worked on deals for shareholders and arrangers linked with the technology & telecommunications and financial services sectors.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Anritsu restructuring

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Banking         

"They are knowledgeable, consistent and flexible in their approaches. We owe them much for their clarity and guidance during difficult times."

Restructuring

"They provided us with rich legal expertise for the achievement of our goal, understanding the Japanese employment culture and the way Japanese companies proceed in this type of mission."

Alexander Taiyo Scheuwimmer

"Dr Scheuwimmer's commitment to the cause is impeccable, and so is his competence."

"Significantly good understanding and knowledge of the Japanese company culture, and the efficiency in combining it with the Austrian legal environment."