News from White & Case, Niederhuber & Partner
Two major legal developments have highlighted the expertise of European law firms in recent weeks. White & Case played a key role in a high-value bond issuance for OMV AG. Meanwhile, Austrian firm Niederhuber & Partner (NHP) earned top recognition in public environmental and regulatory law.
White & Case advised lead banks on OMV AG’s €500 million hybrid bond issuance. The transaction, led by Karsten Wöckener and Cristina Freudenberger from the firm’s Capital Markets team, involved a bond with no fixed maturity date. Investors will receive an initial fixed coupon of 2.875%, with proceeds allocated for general corporate purposes.
In a separate achievement, Niederhuber & Partner (NHP) secured a top-tier ranking in Juve’s assessment of Austrian firms. The firm was recognised for its expertise in public environmental, planning, and regulatory law. Dr. Christoph Niederhuber led the team, with the firm’s success attributed to its dynamic approach and expanded knowledge in public procurement law.
The bond issuance reinforces White & Case’s position in capital markets, while NHP’s ranking highlights its growing influence in regulatory law. Both developments reflect the firms’ ability to handle complex financial and legal challenges in their respective fields.
