Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
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Provided by Barnert Egermann Illigasch
Our competition law practice covers all areas of EU and Austrian competition law, including merger control, competition compliance and distribution matters. Foreign direct investment control is another area of expertise.
We advise both national and international blue chip companies; clients do not only include private sector companies, but also industry associations, public utilities and other public bodies/authorities.
Our practice is known for utmost partner availability and involvement, efficiency in terms of time and cost, and its "hands on"-approach.
Chambers Review
Barnert Egermann Illigasch is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical, energy and construction sectors. The law firm particularly advises clients on merger clearance and foreign direct investment notifications. The team also acts on abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. It offer further experience in the areas of state aid and the competition law compliance of distribution agreements.
Work Highlights
- Barnert Egermann Illigasch advised EnPro on the Austrian merger clearance and foreign direct investment aspects of its sale of its GGB Business to the Timken Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are always very satisfied and have the impression that the team has even complex cases under control."
"Responses are always received within the requested time."
"We are always very satisfied and have the impression that the team has even complex cases under control."
"Responses are always received within the requested time."
Notable Practitioners
Isabella Hartung frequently assists clients with merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates before the Federal Competition Authority. In addition, she represents clients in abuse of dominance and cartel investigations.
"Isabella Hartung is a very solid and efficient competition lawyer."
"Isabella Hartung is very quick to respond, knows us well and knows the Austrian authorities."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barnert Egermann Illigasch
Austria
Members
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Clients
Provided by Barnert Egermann Illigasch
ASFINAG
Amann Girrbach
EVN
Gebrüder Weiss
PORR
RTL Group
Industries
Provided by Barnert Egermann Illigasch
Automotive
Construction & Materials
Energy
Food & beverages
Forestry
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Transport & Logistics
Utilities