Julia
Fritz

Partner

Career & skills

Real estate law, property law issues, and the support of construction and real estate projects are Julia Fritz’s areas of expertise. Her focus lies in the structuring, implementation, and execution of construction and property law transactions.

Julia has been a lawyer since 2015 and a partner at PHH Rechtsanwält:innen since 2017.

She speaks German, English, and French.

What motivates me:
The unbridled desire to be better tomorrow than I am today.

If I hadn’t become a lawyer, I would now be:
In the mountains.

My three greatest passions:
Snowboarding/skiing, my family, and traveling.

News.

15. December 2025

Kurier Housing Hotline

What should I do if I cannot receive radio reception in my flat? My wife and I live in an assisted living facility. Since moving in, we have had no radio reception, even though there is a receiving antenna on the roof. The management says it is not their concern…

10. December 2025

Heads of the year

Bright news at PHH! Our partner and distinguished real estate law expert Julia Fritz has once again been selected by Immobilien Magazin (immomedien) as one of the “Heads of the Year” – a fantastic recognition of her continued excellence! This honor highlights individuals who significantly shape and drive the Austrian…

9. December 2025

LUXURY PROPERTIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT – NEW RESTRICTIONS ON INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FROM 2026

The German government recently agreed on a comprehensive anti-fraud package. On 21 November 2025, the government bill on the tax section of the 2025 Anti-Fraud Act was published. Of particular relevance to the real estate industry are significant restrictions on input tax deduction for high-priced residential properties. Under current law,…

24. November 2025

PHH advises Heilmoor Neydharting GmbH on the acquisition of an Upper Austrian company

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen provided legal advice to Heilmoor Neydharting GmbH on the acquisition of an Upper Austrian company, including its over 30,000-year-old “Heilmoor” (healing moor). Research has shown that flowers, herbs, grasses, and other plants have been deposited in the Neydharting therapeutic moor for at least 30,000 years. This moor was…

21. October 2025

PHH Legal Bites: Criminal law limits on business decisions – lessons from Signa, WienWert & Co

On 21 October 2025, our popular breakfast event PHH Legal Bites took place once again at the offices of PHH Rechtsanwält:innen on Julius-Raab-Platz. Together with numerous guests, we addressed a highly topical issue this time: ‘Criminal law limits of business decisions – lessons from Signa, WienWert & Co’. In his…

4. August 2025

Kurier Housing Hotline

Who is responsible for repairing fallen tiles? I am a tenant in a cooperative apartment. I took over this used apartment about ten years ago. Now a few tiles have fallen off in the bathroom. The cooperative says that I have to repair them. Is that correct? Julia Fritz: For…

29. July 2025

PHH advises SmartUnit NV on its market entry in Austria

The Belgian investment company SmartUnit NV is entering the Austrian logistics market and the Vienna North I and Vienna North II logistics parks in Stockerau through a joint venture with logistics specialist Flexiparks. PHH partner Julia Fritz advised SmartUnit NV on structuring the joint venture and purchasing the company shares.…

8. July 2025

PHH Legal Bites: Breakfast & Knowledge enters the next round

For the second time, the Vienna-based law firm PHH Rechtsanwält:innen invited guests to its compact knowledge format PHH Legal Bites – Breakfast & Knowledge, which was launched by partner Julia Fritz. The focus of the current event was the highly topical issue of “New real estate transfer tax – what…

8. April 2025

Julia Fritz once again named top real estate lawyer

We are delighted that our partner Julia Fritz has once again been named one of the leading experts in real estate law by Immobilien Magazin this year. With her comprehensive expertise in real estate and property law as well as her many years of experience in structuring, implementing and handling…

20. March 2025

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen once again recognized in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Ranking

We are proud to once again be featured in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Ranking. Our expertise in Banking & Finance has been particularly highlighted – a testament to our strong legal competence and hands-on advisory approach. Our team is recognized for its responsiveness and commercially driven mindset, especially…

15. January 2025

PHH advises ATG Entertainment on New Musical Theater in Vienna

Launch of Austria’s Largest Privately Financed Theater Project City Councilor Peter Hanke, Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Walter Ruck, and Dr. Kurt Gollowitzer (CEO of Wien Holding) joined Joachim Hilke (CEO of ATG Entertainment Europe) to unveil the new musical venue “Theater im Prater.” Legal counsel for ATG Entertainment on…

5. December 2024

“Heads of the year”

Exciting news at PHH! Our partner and real estate law expert, Julia Fritz, has once again been named one of the “Köpfe des Jahres” by Immobilien Magazin (immomedien). This prestigious recognition celebrates the individuals who leave a lasting impact on the real estate industry. Julia’s repeated inclusion on this list…

5. December 2024

New Release

The Handbook “Sustainability in the Construction and Real Estate Industry” Published by Linde Verlag, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the legal, economic, and practical aspects of forward-looking real estate development. We’re especially proud that our partner, Julia Fritz, contributed to this publication. As head of the Real Estate…

12. November 2024

PHH expands real estate department

Julia Fritz, Partner at PHH, is expanding her real estate team with the addition of experienced lawyer Hafize Stöhr (37). With extensive expertise in the areas of ESG and sustainability, Stöhr enriches the team and also strengthens the PHH ESG Desk in order to promote sustainable real estate projects in…

29. July 2024

Cover of Report Magazine

We are proud to grace the cover of Report Magazine with our article on the Renaturation Act! Our partners Julia Fritz, expert in real estate law, and Stefanie Werinos, expert in environmental law, shed light on the far-reaching effects on the construction and real estate industry. What does the new…

29. July 2024

PHH goes Graz!

We are excited to announce the opening of our second office in Graz, strengthening our presence in Styria and Carinthia. Our partner and expert in public economic law, Stefanie Werinos, will lead the new office. From Vienna, we already successfully serve businesses, organizations, and individuals across Austria. Thanks to Stefanie,…

3. April 2024

Chambers Ranking 2024

With great joy, we announce our repeated rankings in both the Chambers Europe and Global 2024 Guide – a testament to our ongoing excellence in legal advisory. An overview of our accolades: Banking & Finance Department – Recognized for outstanding expertise and service quality, based on our “hands-on approach based…

7. March 2024

Our PHH ESG Desk

The PHH ESG Desk is your guide to a sustainable future! Under the leadership of Julia Fritz, Stefanie Werinos, Martina Stranzinger-Maier and Lisa Urbas, we bring a breath of fresh air to consulting on environmental, social and governance issues. We not only offer in-depth knowledge and innovative solutions, but also…

24. January 2024

Woman Interview: Innovative leadership

Companies are constantly seeking fresh approaches to strengthen their corporate culture and ensure sustainable success. A promising avenue is having women in leadership positions. They transform communication styles, hierarchies, and shape the future of the workplace. In an interview with WOMAN magazine, three pioneering women, including PHH Managing Partner Julia…

24. January 2024

PHH advises Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen advised Landesbank Baden-Württemberg on the financing of a renewable energy project in Lower Austria. PHH Rechtsanwält:innen was again able to score with legal and technical expertise in a renewable energy project, this time in the successful financing of a photovoltaic plant of WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B), which is…

12. December 2023

Julia Fritz among the “Minds of the Year”

Immobilien Magazin Verlag honours the top performers of the year and we are more than proud to be named with PHH partner Julia Fritz once again and for the second time in a row! Click here for the full article

Julia Fritz, Wolfgang Huber - Phh-Rechtsanwälte

16. October 2020

Promoting-the-Best Award gewonnen!

Wir wurden von Women in Law und der Vereinigung Österreichischer Unternehmensjuristen (VUJ) mit dem Promoting-the-Best Award in der Kategorie „Women in Law 21st Century Rechtsanwaltskanzlei” ausgezeichnet. Nominiert waren wir in zwei weiteren Kategorien – „Konzipient des Jahres“ und „Women in Law Kanzlei“. Beim heuer dritten Promoting-the-Best Award wurden erstmals Rechtsanwaltskanzleien…

CHambers and Partners

29. April 2020

Erfolg für PHH Rechtsanwält:innen beim aktuellen Chambers & Partners Ranking

Tolle Leistung für gleich mehrere unserer Partner beim aktuell erschienen Chambers Europe 2020 Ranking!

Competencies.

What others say.

Chambers & Partners Europe

2022

“PHH are extremely efficient, have a strong team approach and specialists in the team for many details. Their broad positioning is a strength and they have a strong will to succeed by using all possibilities, showing commitment and dedication.”

Chambers Europe

2022

“Clients appreciate Julia Fritz of PHH Prochaska Havranek Rechtsanwälte for her “creative solution finding.”