The law firm of Dr. Johannes Samaan (J§LAW) will be pleased to advise you in all matters of business law. As a highly specialized, flexible boutique law firm, all members of our staff have in-depth knowledge of their respective fields of law. Our particular focus is on real estate law, where we not only provide comprehensive advice, but also rely on a well-established network of numerous real estate professionals (financial advisors, real estate brokers, tax advisors). Our firm is an active member of ÖVI (Austrian Real Estate Association), FIABCI Austria (Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens Conseils Immobiliers) and BNI (Chapter Gulda).
Below you will find a list of the main areas of activity of our consulting practice.
Your field of law is not listed? No problem, in coordination with our cooperation partners we will find a satisfactory solution together.
- Real estate transactions (asset and share deals)
- Property development contracts (BTVG)
- Building procedure law
- Land register matters
- Condominium law
- Brokerage law
- Rental agreements
- Project development
- Asset Management and Sale & Lease Back Transactions
- Legal form consulting
- Start-ups
- Partnership agreements
- Restructuring / Mergers / Contributions
- M&A
- Company register matters
- Preparation of all contracts (including general terms and conditions)
- Review and (out)negotiation of contracts of any kind
- Warranty, error and damage compensation law
- Consumer law
- Insurance law
Attorney-at-law Dr. Johannes Samaan
Real Estate Asset Manager (IREBS)
Lawyer / Partner
Dr. Johannes Samaan is the founder of the firm and advises our clients primarily in the areas of real estate, construction, corporate and business law as well as civil and contract law. In the course of his long career, he has worked for various commercial law firms such as Baker McKenzie, Dorda Brugger Jordis and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Vienna and abroad and completed the intensive Real Estate Asset Management course at the International Real Estate Business School (IREBS) of the University of Regensburg.
Consulting experience:
- Advising a major Austrian bank on the sale of a comprehensive real estate portfolio (approx. 65,000 sqm lettable area) to a joint venture
- Advising a US-American hotel chain on the sale of a well-known luxury hotel in Salzburg
- Representing the owners of a Viennese shopping centre with respect to operational portfolio matters and legal advice in relation to the sales process
- Advising an international real estate investor on the acquisition of an Austrian logistics property
Main areas of activity:
- Real estate transactions (asset and share deals)
- Project development
- Asset Management
- Sale & Lease-Back Transactions
- Tenancy and condominium law advice
publications:
- Several times involved in the preparation of the text section "Registering Property" in the "Doing Business" report of the World Bank (most recently in the report for the year 2020)
- "The obligation to establish broadband suitability in new buildings and extensive renovations" in Baurechtliche Blätter 2016/4 (co-author)
Foreign languages:
- English
- Arabic
Friedrich Kinzlbauer, LL.M.
Of Counsel
Friedrich Kinzlbauer is a recipient of the Grand Decoration of Honour for
for Services to the Republic of Austria and has been a police officer
police officer, police lawyer, administrative lawyer and judge. In the
In the course of his impressive career, he was a manager in various special
special units in the Federal Criminal Police Office and in the
Ministry of the Interior.
As a judge, he adjudicated at the Federal Administrative Court for over a decade.
In addition, DDr. Kinzlbauer was a lecturer for decades at the FH,
SIAK, BIZ, Milak and international institutes and authorities.
Main areas of activity:
- Labour and social law
- Execution and insolvency law and out-of-court corporate restructuring
Foreign languages:
- English
Cand. iur. Andrada Madalina Man
Legal assistant
Cand. iur. Andrada Madalina Man is a student at the Faculty of Law of the University of Vienna. She has been gaining professional experience in commercial law firms since her first year of studies and over time has been able to build up extensive expertise in various fields of practice such as civil and contract law and corporate and company law. She is particularly passionate about real estate law, an area of law in which she is increasingly active.
Main areas of activity:
- Contract law
- Real estate transactions (asset and share deals)
- Land register and trusts
- Sale & Lease-Back Transactions
- Tenancy and condominium law advice
Foreign languages:
- English
- Romanian
Georg Buchberger
Georg Buchberger is an associate of the firm and provides support in the areas of land registry, market analysis and client services.
Main areas of activity:
- Land register
Foreign languages:
- English
Curious now? We are at your disposal for a first non-binding contact!
Please feel free to call us at +43 1 9977 003, send us an e-mail to office@ra-samaan.at or use the contact form below.
Verena Droschke2023-08-03Dr. Samaan handled our real estate matter in the most professional manner. I can only highly recommend him, through his experience he gave us the best advice beyond the actual contract. He was always available and with his friendly manner Dr. Samaan always kept us informed and brought our case in record time over the stage! Thank you again!
Franz Huainigg2023-07-27Dr. Samaan handled a real estate purchase well and competently. The advice was very good. And the office in the 1st district even accessible with a wheelchair barrier-free. I can only recommend him and his staff.
Amir Davis2023-07-06I can hardly put into words how I am infinitely grateful to Dr. Johannes Samaan. Mr. Samaan was able to advise me so professionally right on the phone and show me the right way. I can only recommend Dr. he is very professional in his job.
Gerda Wiesinger2023-05-15I felt extremely well looked after by Dr. Samaan in a real estate matter! He is friendly, patient, always available, reliable and above all very competent - I can only recommend him highly!
Danijel Bozovic2023-05-05I handled a real estate issue with Dr. Samaan. The process was professional, quick and most importantly reliable. Mr. Samaan is reliable (did NOT have to chase him as with other attorneys), proactively and fully informed me of all details regarding my matter. Handachlags quality, keeps his word and works incomparably fast. Happy to return anytime! LG
Natasha2023-04-22Very nice, dedicated attorney who takes every case seriously and does his best for his clients.
Beniko Niko2023-04-10Dr Samaan has provided me with excellent advice on a property purchase and has been extremely supportive throughout the legal process thanks to his diligence. He is really very friendly, helpful and patient when it came to any questions and I can highly recommend him.
Leon Gesterich2023-02-20Serious lawyer - I can only recommend!
Sare Balli2023-01-20Dr. Samaan even helped me on the phone and showed me the paths I can take. Many thanks!