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Our Corporate/M&A Team is a transactional powerhouse advising in M&A transactions across all industries. We excel with our ability to master market-leading advice when representing both, buy-side and sellers and acts for clients in a broad range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, financial and IT/Software sectors. 


Our team's transactional strength is evidenced by the frequent involvement in high value M&A deals, in particular representing blue chip clients listed in Austria and abroad and acting as international lead counsel of such transactions.  


We advise on regulatory developments in corporate governance and other corporate matters as well as joint ventures with a national or cross-border focus. 


We have longstanding and unique expertise in corporate ESG matters providing strategical/governance ESG, ESG due diligence reviews in M&A transactions on an ongoing and growing basis. 

We are using the most advanced AI tools in M&A transactions and larger scale reorganization processes on a constant basis, including enhanced tools for document analysis and contract summaries in course of due diligence processes.


We have special expertise and know-how in public takeovers, utilizing in a number of capital market related matters. 


Our team consists of highly qualified lawyers from junior to senior level with the highest percentage of female corporate M&A specialists in Austria (50% at partner level, 60% overall).

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Baker McKenzie houses a long-established team active in large-scale, cross-border acquisitions and sales. The practice's special experience lies in supporting foreign entities with the acquisition of Austrian targets. The law firm is also experienced in corporate matters such as group-wide reorganisations. Its sector expertise includes pharmaceutical, technology and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Lindsay Corporation on its acquisition of a minority interest in Pessl Instruments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerhard Hermann
2
Gerhard Hermann
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2
Well-known practitioner Gerhard Hermann is experienced in a broad array of mandates from divestments and acquisitions to the set-up of joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. He is visible in the energy and technology sectors.

Gerhard Hermann has excellent technical skills.

Gerhard Hermann is supremely aware of current trends and new situations in Central European M&A.

Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler
U
Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler
U
Up and Coming

Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler skilfully assists clients with cross-border transaction deals, including acquisitions, carve-outs, divestments and investments. She notably represents companies active in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

She can explain even complex issues in a simple and understandable way.

Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler is an outstanding lawyer who possesses enormous expertise. The cooperation is very professional and yet cordial and friendly.

Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler is competent, committed, responsive and a problem-solver.

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Corporate/M&A

Gerhard Hermann
2
Gerhard Hermann
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2
Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler
U
Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler

Gerhard Hermann

Gerhard Hermann

Head of Department

Philipp Stanek

Sophie Schubert

Industries

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Consumer Goods & Retail

Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Financial Institutions

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Hotels, Resorts & Tourism

Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation

Private Equity

Technology, Media & Telecommunications