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Our competition practice is among the premier groups in the Austrian market, with one of its largest and most experienced teams. We regularly advise clients on a full spectrum of complex competition matters, including merger control, cartel defence (including leniency applications and dawn raids), abuse of dominance cases, follow-on private damages claims, the formation of joint ventures and cross-border M&A transactions, internal investigations, antitrust compliance, and various antitrust counselling matters. Our roster of blue-chip clients includes some of the largest organisations in Austria, as well as multinationals from around the world.

In addition to Chambers and Partners, we are also recognised as Band 1 by Legal 500, JUVE, and Global Competition Review.

Thanks to the firm’s affiliation with other top-ranked bpv Legal offices in the CEE as well as specialised firms across Europe, bpv Huegel provides a seamless cross-border service for the entire range of competition law issues arising in European jurisdictions, including multinational merger filings. With our office in Brussels, we also regularly advise in cases with a nexus to Austria or a bpv Legal jurisdiction on a merger, cartel, and abuse of dominance matters before the European Commission.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

bpv Huegel remains one of the leading competition law firms in Austria, with impressive experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team represents clients in investigations into allegations of cartel involvement and market inquiries, as well as in follow-on damages claims. It also assists with merger notifications and FDI filings for cross-border transactions and state aid queries for beneficiaries. Clients benefit from the firm's presence in Brussels for assistance with multi-jurisdictional matters before the European Commission.

Work Highlights

  • bpv Huegel advised Edwards Lifesciences on the merger control filings for its acquisition of JenaValve.

Strengths

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The lawyers impressed not only with their excellent knowledge of Austrian and European antitrust law, but also with their proactive approach and strategic planning.

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The cooperation was characterised by sound legal expertise and a deep understanding of complex economic relationships.

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We are very happy with their quick, pragmatic and concise input to our questions and their valuable advice in various proceedings.

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They are pragmatic, have a good network and have good insights into the Austrian courts.

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They can put together a sophisticated team in no time.

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Notable Practitioners

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Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber
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Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber
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Band 1

Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber offers a market-leading practice that covers obtaining Austrian clearance for proposed mergers and joint ventures, as well as representing clients in high-profile behavioural cases and damages actions before the Austrian authorities. She acts for high-profile clients from the construction sector.

Not only is she an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer with a profound understanding of the law, but she demonstrates a remarkable ability to apply that knowledge effectively in real-world situations.

She is a very strong lawyer with a good, pragmatic approach, but can be firm if required.

She has a keen insight into our sector, which allows her to tailor her advice in a way that aligns perfectly with our objectives. Her expertise and industry awareness make her an invaluable partner.

She is very knowledgeable and calm, which I like. She is always the right contact if the clients want someone who is calmer.

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Florian Neumayr
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Florian Neumayr
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Band 2

Florian Neumayr frequently represents clients in contentious competition law matters, including behavioural investigations, damages actions and appeals against fines. He also has experience in merger control filings, as well as gun-jumping allegations.

We would like to highlight Florian Neumayr's pragmatic and solution-oriented advice.

We appreciate his quick comprehension and high flexibility in dealing with uncharted legal territory.

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Gerhard Fussenegger
Gerhard Fussenegger
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Gerhard Fussenegger is based in the Brussels office of bpv Huegel and assists clients with merger control and FDI filings involving Austria.

It was a smooth cooperation.

He has brilliant knowledge.

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Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber
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Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber
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Band 1
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Florian Neumayr
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Florian Neumayr
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Band 2
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Gerhard Fussenegger
Gerhard Fussenegger
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