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The Binder Grösswang competition team is one of the biggest in Austria. That allows swift handling even of complex and particularly major cartel and market abuse cases as well as large merger notifications. In addition to issues of antitrust law, topics on laws relating to public procurement, state aid, energy and general EU law rank among our specialisations. Depending on the case and needs, our experts cooperate closely with other teams of our law firm – for instance the M&A, Corporate or Finance teams. We represent our clients before Austrian and EU authorities and in cross-border cases we work with high-level foreign partner law firms within the framework of our international network. Our approach is practical, economic and solution-focused. In addition, our clients benefit from our wide-ranging sector experience in the major industrial and commercial branches.

FOCUS

Merger notifications, antitrust proceedings in accordance with Austrian or EU antitrust law, market abuse proceedings, assertion of and defence against claims under civil law in connection with breaches of cartel law, representation and advice in state aid cases, representation in public tender proceedings, representation before public procurement authorities.

CLIENTS

National and international companies, inter alia from the aforementioned industries.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Austria

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What the Team is Known For

BINDER GRÖSSWANG offers impressive activity on both contentious and non-contentious competition law matters. The firm is well regarded for assisting with merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings before the FCA, including multi-jurisdictional transactions, phase II investigations and allegations of gun jumping. Team members often represent clients in high-profile damages actions arising from competition investigations. It has further strength assisting clients with potential cartel and abuse of dominance infringements. The team also handles state aid matters, as well as the compliance with competition law of distribution agreements, and market inquiries. It is a popular choice with clients from the transport sector.

Work Highlights

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  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG defended Scania before the Austrian courts in a follow-on damages action concerning the European Commission's decision in the trucks cartel case.

Strengths

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We are really impressed by the speed and quality of the advice.

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What distinguishes the team from other advisers is the pursuit of the best possible understanding of the client's specificity, needs and expectations.

Competition/European Law respondent
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BINDER GRÖSSWANG is always my first choice; I can always count on the team, even with short deadlines.

Competition/European Law respondent
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BINDER GRÖSSWANG has a flawless operation. The team know what they are doing so they are good to work with, and the associates are knowledgeable.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

BINDER GRÖSSWANG are able to handle tight deadlines well and have a pragmatic approach, as well as good knowledge and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Raoul Hoffer
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Raoul Hoffer
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Band 1

Raoul Hoffer maintains his position as one of the leading experts in competition law in Austria on the back of a strong work portfolio that includes advising on phase II merger clearances, highly contentious cartel cases and high-profile follow-on damages actions. In addition, he has experience advising clients on issues of state aid.

Raoul Hoffer is a shining individual.

Raoul Hoffer is very strong on behavioural matters.

He is an excellent lawyer and business partner.

He provides quick feedback.

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Christine Dietz
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Christine Dietz
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Band 2

Christine Dietz has a strong focus on assisting clients with obtaining clearance for proposed mergers from the Austrian competition authorities, including advising on phase II investigations and allegations of possible gun jumping. She acts on the Austrian filing for both domestic and multinational transactions.

Christine Dietz is someone I really like. She has a pragmatic approach and is very hands-on.

She has incredible experience, which is very valuable. She is pragmatic, has good contacts and knows how to get things done in a short time period.

Christine Dietz sees what is going on and can translate that into what needs to be done. She is very responsive and fast, and very pleasant to work with.

Christine Dietz is very hands-on, well organised and knows everything you need to know.

She is an excellent lawyer and business partner.

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Isabelle Innerhofer
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Isabelle Innerhofer
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Band 3

Isabelle Innerhofer is particularly active in damages actions arising following high-profile cartel investigations and has experience representing both claimants and defendants. She also acts on merger clearance mandates and sector inquiries conducted by the Austrian authorities. She has further experience in the competition compliance aspects of distribution agreements. She is particularly active in the automotive sector.

Isabelle Innerhofer's competence and commitment are exceptional. She is a great person to solve complex cross-border issues.

Isabelle Innerhofer is a great antitrust lawyer who is very responsive.

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Raoul Hoffer
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Raoul Hoffer
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Band 1
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Christine Dietz
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Christine Dietz
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Isabelle Innerhofer
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Isabelle Innerhofer
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Band 3
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Members

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Clients

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City of Vienna

KIA Motors Corporation

Lenzing AG

Novomatic AG

Puratos Group

Rail Cargo

Renault Österreich GmbH

SIX Payment Services

Tele2

Unicredit Bank Austria AG

VTG

voestalpine AG

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG

Industries

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Aeronautical industry

Automotive

Banking

Energy

Fibre industry

Finance and Insurance

IT

Paper industry

Payment cards

Real estate

Steel-processing industry