RK Partners

Attorneys At Law

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About us

Welcome to rk partners!
We combine legal excellence, strategic vision and personal commitment to create tailor-made solutions. Our interdisciplinary team offers sound advice, individually tailored to your needs – transparent, reliable and approachable.

Integral Support – One Stop Shop

Whether legal, tax, regulatory or commercial: we think in a networked way and provide all services from a single source. Our 360° approach saves you time and resources – with an optimally coordinated team of experts.

Reliable & loyal

We see ourselves as your long-term partner, representing your interests in a targeted and individual manner—both in the economic and private spheres.

Advisory - Practical consulting

Thanks to our in-house and consulting experience, we are familiar with both legal and business requirements. Our experts combine industry knowledge with an international perspective and can draw on a strong, international partner network if required.

Specialist portals

Discover our specialized topic pages for energy law and sanctions/export control. Here you will find in-depth insights, current updates and our strong practice groups.

Range of Services

As a full-service law firm, rk partners offers comprehensive legal support. We think holistically, put together a suitable team of experts for every matter and, if necessary, work with partners from all over the world to achieve optimal solutions.

Arbitration | Arbitration law
Banking & Financial Law
Bankruptcy Law & Restructuring
Capital market law
CIS | Dubai | Turkish Desks
Commercial and corporate law
Compliance & White-Collar Crime Law
Corporate law | M&A
Energy Law
Immigration & Corporate Relocation
Labor law
Litigation | Legal Proceedings
Private Clients | Foundations
Public Business Law
Real Estate & Construction | Tenancy Law
Sanctions
Start-ups
Tax law

Transaction Consulting

As your ONE-STOP-SHOP for 360° transaction consulting, we accompany you from the search for investors to the closing.

We structure the transaction, coordinate financial, legal and tax due diligence, draft contracts, analyze opportunities and risks and conduct the negotiations. We pay attention to all compliance and approval requirements and ensure complete documentation.

Thanks to close collaboration, you are always kept informed and involved in all decisions. Our interdisciplinary team combines many years of experience and in-depth industry knowledge to keep processes streamlined, identify obstacles at an early stage and resolve them immediately.

With rk partners, you can achieve an efficient, smooth, and successful conclusion.

Managing Partners

Team

Michael
Binder
Attorney at Law
Michael Binder is an expert in capital market transactions, securities law and banking law and advises both private and listed companies as well as financial institutions.
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Verena
Heffermann
Attorney at Law
Verena Heffermann is a renowned lawyer with a focus on corporate, company and general commercial law and many years of professional experience in an international environment.
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Markus
Heidinger
Cooperation partner
For more than three decades, Markus Heidinger has been a defining figure in Austrian banking and finance law.
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Sevhan
Hoebek
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Sevhan Hoebek graduated from law school at the University of Ankara, focusing her academic work on the areas of banking, finance and commercial law.
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Sophie
Holzmann
Paralegal
Sophie has been working as a paralegal at rk partners since August 2026.
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Yelyzaveta
Horan
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Yelyzaveta Horan studied law in Kiev and Vienna.
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Mariia
Iakimova
Office assistance
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Aleksandra
Jovanović
Office assistance
Aleksandra Jovanović has been working at rk partners as a legal assistant since October 2025. She has several years of experience as a legal assistant in Vienna (2022–2025).
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Markus
Kern
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Markus Kern is one of Austria's leading experts with more than 17 years of professional experience in financial services, banking and banking supervisory law, accounting, tax consulting and auditing.
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Julia
Kolda
Cooperation partner
Julia Kolda is an expert in immigration and asylum law, criminal law, international criminal law, sexual offences law, andwhite collar criminal law.
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Roland
Kuras
Of Counsel
Roland Kuras is one of Austria’s leading experts with more than 30 years of professional experience in energy procurement, sustainable energy systems planning and energy consulting.
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Matthias
Leeb
Associate
Matthias Leeb is a committed associate and trainee lawyer with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law.
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Daniela
Leitner
Cooperation partner
Daniela Leitner is an experienced lawyer with over 20 years of expertise in litigation, white collar crime and criminal law.
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Siegbert
Nagl
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Siegbert Nagl is a qualified tax advisor. As the head of the Private Clients division at PWC Austria, he has acquired a deep understanding of the issues associated with foundations, family offices, asset structuring and wealth succession.
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Horst
Pichlmüller
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Horst Pichlmüller is one of Austria's leading experts in building services and facility management with a focus on energy efficiency, green building and air hygiene and regularly advises clients in these areas.
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Richard
Schach
Paralegal Team Lead
Richard has been part of the rk partners team since March 2024. After working as a paralegal, he now leads the paralegal team as team leader.
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Katharina
Scheiwein
Office assistance
Katharina Scheiwein supports rk partners with extensive experience in legal administration, ensuring efficient internal processes and smooth day-to-day operations.
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Kathrin
Schenk
Paralegal
Kathrin supports the team primarily with legal research, drafting legal documents, and marketing and communications projects. Thanks to her training in German, English, and Austrian law, she brings a comparative legal perspective to addressing European and international business law issues.
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Fabian
Schüftner
Paralegal
Fabian has been working as a Paralegal at rk partners since May 2024.
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Rita
Schwarzinger
Office Manager
Rita Schwarzinger has been the head of office since October 2025.
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Artur
Shiriaev
Jurist
Artur Shiriaev is a determined and solution-oriented law graduate with a solid international education and extensive practical international experience.
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Christian
Slosarek
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Christian Slosarek is an experienced IT expert with over 15 years of professional experience.
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Alexandra
Soboleva
Paralegal
Alexandra Soboleva supports the team with a focus on EU sanctions law, compliance & regulatory affairs and EU procedural law.
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Franz
Sterba
Attorney at Law
Franz Sterba is an attorney in Vienna who advises companies and private individuals on civil and commercial law matters.
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Elena
Timoscenko
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Elena Altay Timoscenko has over 15 years of professional experience in investment banking.
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Stefan
Wilker
Collaboration Partner - Expert
Stefan Wilker has been head of the Energy&IT Group at the Institute of Computer Engineering at the Vienna University of Technology since 2019.
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Claus
Wintersteller
Attorney at Law
Claus Wintersteller advises companies and private clients on corporate and business law, with a particular focus on transactions (M&A) and reorganizations under the Austrian Reorganization Tax Act.
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PRESS & SOCIAL

Current mentions and reports about the law firm, employees and cooperation partners.

11.07.2026 News
juve

★★★ JUVE awards rk partners three stars in banking and finance law

In the latest JUVE ranking for banking and finance law/capital markets law in Austria, rk partners was upgraded from two to three stars. This makes our firm one of the leading practices in this field on the Austrian market—just about a year and a half after receiving its first two-star rating in the fall of 2024. The firm’s strong positioning in sanctions advisory, banking regulatory law, banking M&A, and private wealth management was a key factor in the upgrade. The team led by Dr. Lukas Röper and Dr. Dominik Kurzmann has consistently expanded these practice areas since the firm’s founding in 2023. A particular focus is on the release of frozen funds and securities—a regulatory niche that has become significantly more important in recent years. This rapid upgrade demonstrates how quickly rk partners has established itself in banking and finance law. This award is part of a strong trend in JUVE rankings: rk partners is now listed in four practice areas—Banking and Finance Law/Capital Markets Law, Public Law, Corporate Law/M&A, and Environment/Planning/Regulation as part of Public Law. We would like to thank JUVE for this recognition and our clients for their trust.
18.07.2026 News
juve

★★ JUVE Awards rk partners Two Stars in Public Law

rk partners has once again been recognized by JUVE in the field of public law. Our firm received two stars in the Environment/Planning/Regulation category. This means that rk partners is now represented in four JUVE categories. This award confirms the consistent growth of our public law and regulatory practice since the firm’s founding in early 2023. We place a particular emphasis on energy law: Under the leadership of Dr. Dominik Kurzmann, we advise clients such as Wien Energie as well as companies in the wind and solar sectors, and support projects related to energy communities and energy partnerships. JUVE places particular emphasis on the intersection of public law advisory services with transactional and financing matters. It is precisely this intersection that defines our work: We support clients at the point where regulatory, administrative, civil, and commercial issues converge. Dr. Lukas Röper’s practice in the area of sanctions law was also highlighted, particularly his experience in proceedings before regulatory authorities in Belgium and Germany. We would like to thank JUVE for this recognition and our clients for their trust.
25.07.2026 News
juve

★★ JUVE has awarded rk partners two stars for the first time in the Corporate Law/M&A category

rk partners has been listed for the first time in the JUVE ranking for Corporate Law/M&A in Austria and has been awarded two stars. With this, JUVE confirms the growth of our corporate law and transaction-related practice, which has expanded steadily since the firm’s founding in 2023. JUVE highlights that our services include both traditional corporate law advice—including corporate housekeeping and structural measures—and transaction support. It also places particular emphasis on our recognized regulatory expertise in the energy and banking sectors. It is precisely this interconnection that characterizes many of our engagements: corporate law, transaction advisory services, and regulatory issues often overlap. rk partners therefore supports clients not only with legal structuring, but also in areas where economic, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements converge. We would like to thank JUVE for this recognition and our clients for their trust.
17.08.2026 Publications & Scientific Articles
ecolex

EU Sanctions Law in Banking Practice

Since the start of Russia’s war of aggression, the EU has established a dense network of financial and economic sanctions. In practice, these are often interpreted too broadly, resulting in the blocking of lawful transactions, services, or authorizations—particularly in the correspondent banking sector. Some of these responses raise questions about their compatibility with the principles of EU law.
01.11.2024 Socials
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Austrian EURAM Bank Winding Down- Payouts only after AML Checks

We've been receiving numerous requests from EURAM Bank clients seeking assistance with refunds from the Deposit Guarantee Scheme following the prohibition of business operations by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). 🔒 Key Points: - Official stoppage of payments declared. - Deposit Guarantee Scheme to reimburse deposits up to €100,000 per depositor with potential higher limits under specific conditions. - Einlagensicherung AUSTRIA tasked with managing pay-outs. - Anti-money laundering checks to precede disbursements, with client data shared with the AML Notification Office and Austrian Police, a potentially impactful and unprecedented step for many clients. Legal actions and file inspections are recommended. Our team stands ready to provide support during this challenging time.
22.05.2023 Press
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#135 – Dominik Kurzmann – Energy Communities

When establishing energy communities, there are a number of legal and tax considerations to bear in mind. The choice of the ideal legal form depends on many factors, such as the membership structure or the type of facility. The key issues relating to this topic are explained by Dr. Dominik Kurzmann, partner at PHH Rechtsanwälte.

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Our reputation is built by the people at rk partners: a young, interdisciplinary team that takes a holistic approach to transaction advice and guides clients safely to their goals. You can expect a broad range of topics from M&A to ESG, flat hierarchies with responsibility from day one and a modern office in the heart of Vienna.

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