Public Law: General
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
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The law firm bpv Huegel houses an excellent public law department in Austria, often advising municipal and state agencies as well as energy providers. The team has expertise in the full spectrum of energy law, providing comprehensive advice as well as representation in court proceedings on issues including tariffs and renewable energy support schemes. Furthermore, the firm is noted for its work on tobacco regulations as well as the constitutionality of market access regimes for pharmacies and hospital law. Clients equally benefit from bpv Huegel's prowess in handling proceedings in the highest administrative courts regarding public law issues pertaining to tax, environmental and procurement law.
Work Highlights
- bpv Huegel advised KELAG on contentious proceedings regarding the configuration of the grid access of large industrial plants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"bpv Huegel have a very high level of expertise in special questions of public law, which is only available at a few law firms."
"When we needed things which we as a client did not know how to interpret, the team always made very good recommendations."
"Depending on the urgency, the team provided very prompt and competent responses."
"Appointments are organised quickly and you can get straight to the point. The lawyers do everything they can to make time for their clients."
"In the area of administrative law, the lawyers are experts. They have great know-how and subject knowledge."
"bpv Huegel have a very high level of expertise in special questions of public law, which is only available at a few law firms."
"When we needed things which we as a client did not know how to interpret, the team always made very good recommendations."
"Depending on the urgency, the team provided very prompt and competent responses."
"Appointments are organised quickly and you can get straight to the point. The lawyers do everything they can to make time for their clients."
"In the area of administrative law, the lawyers are experts. They have great know-how and subject knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Christian Schneider is well placed to advise on various public law mandates ranging from energy and healthcare regulations to administrative proceedings. EIAs, zoning law and waste management also fall within his expertise.
"His scientific and knowledgeable approach is one of his strengths. He can think about how things relate to each other and can make decisions when faced with a crossroads of options without straying left or right but moving forward towards a solution."
"He is very knowledgeable about different laws so he can combine legal expertise in different areas."
"Christian Schneider is quite a practical lawyer and has a pragmatic approach to the law. He understands our problems and finds ways to get around them. He is always thinking about finding another way."
"Christian Schneider is an extremely versatile lawyer with encyclopedic knowledge. His business training is particularly helpful when it comes to specific economic and legal issues. He is not only an excellent lawyer but is also very accurate and quick in his expertise."
"When I call him, I can always reach him."