ABOUT US

Michael Hasberger and Helmut Seitz establish the law firm Hasberger Seitz & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH in Vienna’s first district. From the very beginning, the firm has focused on commercial law and civil court proceedings.

As pioneers in this field, our firm establishes an Eastern European desk. We focus on supporting Eastern European clients who make investments in Austria. Immigration and taking residency have always been a focal point.

HSP enters into close cooperation with PwC, and integrates PwC’s legal department into the firm. HSP moves to a new location in Vienna’s third district together with PwC.

After terminating our cooperation with PwC because of the effects of certain American legislation (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), our firm moves to a new location in the first district in the heart of Vienna.

HSP grows and establishes a new department for public law, specialising in advising local authorities and real estate investors on questions of zoning and building law.

Starting in the US, 2008 sees major turbulence on the financial and real estate markets. HSP uses the crisis as an opportunity, and focuses on providing advice on complex real estate transactions.

In an increasingly globalised economy, it is essential to have a well-established international network. HSP joins the Geneva Group International, the largest world-wide network of independent consultants, as an active member.

Sustained success and steady growth mean that space is becoming too tight. HSP creates more room for new ideas, and expands the firm at its existing location. At the same time, the Due Diligence Team handling complex M&A and real estate transactions expands.

The ECB is responsible for uniform banking supervision in the Euro area. HSP expands the internal Banking & Finance Team, and advises credit and financial institutions in the areas of banking, capital markets and insurance law.

With the 4th Money Laundering Directive entering into force, the compliance requirements for banks have become considerably more stringent. HSP reacts and sets up a consultancy team for compliance and money laundering issues.