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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Austria

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised a group of shareholders on the USD100 million sale of stocks in APEIRON Biologics to Ligand Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie offers highly flexible support and very short reaction times, and the lawyers are pragmatic and solution-driven.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team not only has a high level of technical expertise, but also always thinks outside the box.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • All topics, issues and questions are taken seriously, analysed properly and explained with practical knowledge and experience.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie's corporate bench is clearly experienced and able to draw on internal resources in all adjacent matters without delay.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie is very diligent and responsive, and its communication is clear and concise. The team will also go out of its way to deal with unusual, last-minute requests.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gerhard Hermann
    Gerhard Hermann

    Gerhard Hermann

    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, life sciences and technology sectors.

    • Gerhard Hermann is one of the most connected corporate lawyers in the CEE region.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler
    Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler

    Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler

    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, energy, life sciences and manufacturing sectors.

    • Claudia is an exceptional lawyer with whom it is always a pleasure to work together. She has a strong grasp of complex legal issues and often finds a solution where others have failed.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • She is not only an incredible professional asset, but always thinks outside the box and tries to take all eventualities into account. She always finds the best legal and commercial solutions for us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler is extremely competent and hard-working.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler is a highly reliable and driven solution provider who is grounded and knowledgeable at the same time.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler very much understands the specificities of our concerns and adapts very well to the situation.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Sophie Schubert
    Sophie Schubert

    Sophie Schubert

    Senior associate Sophie Schubert stands out for her work advising on a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions, with notable highlights related to corporate restructurings, joint ventures, carve-outs and acquisitions.

    • Sophie Schubert shows deep knowledge and experience in the field of M&A transactions, pointing to typical pitfalls and issues in order to avoid them in the first place.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Sophie Schubert is very committed to our company's success and highly responsive. We have enjoyed working with her on all projects.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Sophie Schubert is a very reliable and trustworthy source of advice and she gets things done.

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