Law that understands business. And structures capital.
Where others stop, I begin.
I’m an attorney with an interdisciplinary profile – legally precise, economically experienced, and deeply rooted in the systems of finance, banking, and complex corporate structures.
I advise where law, capital, and strategy converge – and where solutions become significantly better, and returns stronger, when you understand the whole picture.
My approach is holistic, structural, and business-oriented – for banks, companies, investors and entrepreneurs who seek substance, experience, and strategic thinking – not isolated legal services.
"The whole is more than the sum of its parts."
"If you don’t understand the whole, you don’t truly understand the parts."
Focus: Complex financing, restructuring & banking law
Depth: Systemic understanding of money, credit & balance sheet logic
Experience: CEE restructuring, international negotiations, operational implementation
Mindset: Interdisciplinary. Solution-oriented. Clear.
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Dr. Alexander Kolrus
I am an attorney with a background in banking – a combination that is rare. I am among the few who truly understand the monetary and financial system at its core: legally, economically, and in practical application.
This knowledge does not come from books alone, but from many years of experience in the banking sector – particularly in structured real estate financing, large-scale projects, and complex credit situations.
A formative chapter in my career was my role in the restructuring of a major real estate group in Central and Eastern Europe. I was responsible for:
– redesigning complex financing structures,
– leading challenging creditor negotiations,
– establishing resilient joint venture partnerships,
– and ensuring a holistic, operationally grounded implementation – from strategic design to hands-on execution.
Business and Corporate Law
Corporate law and company formation
- Advice on choosing the optimal legal structure (Ltd., partnership, corporation, etc.)
- Drafting of articles of association & statutes
- Shareholder agreements & ownership models
- Company formation & registration in the commercial register
Contract Law
- Drafting and reviewing business contracts
- Terms and conditions creation & compliance checks
- Supply and trade contracts, licensing agreements
- Joint ventures & cooperation agreements
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Company and equity purchases/sales
- Due diligence assessments
- Company purchase agreements & negotiations
- Restructuring and transformation
Financing and Banking Law
Loan & financing agreements
- Drafting & reviewing loan agreements (for businesses & individuals)
- Loan securities (mortgages, guarantees, security transfers)
- Negotiations with banks & financial institutions
- Designing alternative financing models (leasing, factoring, mezzanine capital)
Banking & Capital Markets Law
- Advice on regulatory requirements for banks & financial service providers
- Compliance & anti-money laundering (AML)
- Representation in regulatory proceedings (FMA, ECB)
- Advice on prospectuses & capital market products
Insolvency & Restructuring Financing
- Negotiations with creditors & banks
- Restructuring & refinancing of loans
- Restructuring corporate finance
- Protection against managing director liability in case of insolvency
Investor & Investment Law
- Enforcement of claims in case of faulty investment advice
- Recovery of illegal bank fees & expenses
- Representation in disputes with banks & financial service providers
- Advice on private equity & venture capital
Bank Liability & Disputes
- Enforcement and defense against claims for damages
- Representation in loan terminations & foreclosures
- Unfair clauses & consumer protection in banking law
- Litigation against banks & financial institutions
Real Estate and Property Law
Real Estate Purchase & Sale
- Legal assistance in buying & selling real estate
- Drafting & reviewing purchase agreements
- Escrow services & registration of property transactions
- Tax and legal optimization of real estate transactions
Tenancy & Residential Law
- Drafting & reviewing lease agreements (residential & commercial)
- Enforcement & defense against rent & eviction lawsuits
- Advice on termination & tenancy protection regulations
- Review of operating costs & rent
Construction Law & Developer Law
- Advice on construction projects & building permits
- Drafting & reviewing developer contracts
- Handling warranty & construction defect disputes
- Enforcement & defense against claims for damages
Project Development & Real Estate Investments
- Legal structuring of real estate projects
- Advice on financing & investment structures
- Review & drafting of partnership agreements
- Support with real estate funds & REITs
Restructuring and Rehabilitation
Corporate Rehabilitation & Restructuring
- Development & implementation of rehabilitation concepts
- Negotiations with creditors, banks & investors
- Restructuring of financing & debt management
- Measures to avoid insolvency
Insolvency Law & Creditor Protection
- Advice on insolvency avoidance & early warning systems
- Protection against managing director & shareholder liability
- Representation of creditors in insolvency proceedings
- Registration & enforcement of claims
Rehabilitation Procedures & Insolvency Settlement
- Support in rehabilitation procedures with & without self-administration
- Drafting of rehabilitation & insolvency plans
Distressed M&A & Asset Deals
- Support in corporate transactions during crises
- Acquisition & sale of companies or assets from insolvencies
- Negotiations with insolvency administrators & investors
- Risk assessment & legal due diligence
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mediation for out-of-court conflict resolution
- Arbitration & arbitral procedures
- Negotiation & out-of-court settlement
- Conflict prevention through strategic contract drafting
Judicial & Arbitral Dispute Resolution
- Representation before national & international courts
- Litigation strategy & risk assessment
- Enforcement & defense of claims in complex commercial disputes