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BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Austria

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BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law

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BRANDL TALOS provides top-tier transactional services and has extensive experience in corporate and M&A transactions. Its core competence is to handle complex high-volume cross-border M&A transactions. The team provides clients with thoughtful strategic advice and brings a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and needs. The advice given is highly business-oriented, with a commitment to achieving the best possible deals for the clients.

Services:

■ General Corporate Law

■ M&A transactions (public and private)

■ Takeover Law

■ Venture Capital/Private Equity deals

■ Joint Ventures

■ Management Buy-Outs/Management Buy-Ins

■ Structured auctions

■ Carve-Out Transactions and Asset Deals

■ Leveraged Buy-Outs

■ Management Participation Plans

■ Acquisition Financing

■ Due Diligence

Contacts: Thomas Talos, Roman Rericha, Stephan Strass, Markus Arzt, Adrian Zuschmann

Industries (8)

  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Financial Services
  • Entertainment
  • Bio-Tech
  • Gaming

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The team at the law firm BRANDL TALOS is well known in the Austrian market, with a notable focus on transactions within the betting and gaming sector. The practice has further experience in restructurings and strategic partnership agreements, with additional regulatory strength. The law firm is also active in the start-up scene and boasts multinational venture capital and private equity funds among its client base. Clients especially appreciate its strength in venture capital matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • BRANDL TALOS advised Sportradar on its acquisition of IMG Arena and its sports betting rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings.

Strengths

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  • What I appreciate is BRANDL TALOS' hands-on approach. Things get done, even under stressful circumstances.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers' communication is clear and they are very responsive. Their advice is also always in line with what we need. They are truly outstanding.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • BRANDL TALOS offers high-quality legal and commercial understanding.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We use BRANDL TALOS because the team is incredibly pragmatic and fast. It it this combination of expertise, pragmatism and speed that we appreciate.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roman Rericha
    Roman Rericha

    Roman Rericha

    Roman Rericha offers a broad corporate practice with a focus on venture capital and private equity clients, covering cross-border acquisitions and negotiations around commercial agreements. In addition, he assists with venture capital financing mandates in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

    • Roman Rericha has excellent knowledge in the M&A area. He is commercially excellent and always considers our business needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • What describes Roman Rericha is expertise, pragmatism and that he is fast.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Roman Rericha is a well-versed, calm negotiator who has good economic and legal understanding.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Thomas Talos
    Thomas Talos

    Thomas Talos

    Thomas Talos is experienced in handling M&A transactions across the entertainment and gaming sectors, with further expertise in strategic partnership agreements.

    • Thomas Talos has broad knowledge of regulatory parts and corporate aspects, as well as good bandwidth. He is able to think in a commercial way and knows the industry well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • For more complex matters, we rely on Thomas Talos. We have blind trust in him.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Talos is fast and has got a brilliant mind.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Talos is always available to support his teams and provide his expert opinion and advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Markus Arzt
    Markus Arzt

    Markus Arzt

    Markus Arzt is often involved in M&A transactions and strategic investments, as well as fund structuring, frequently advising clients from the private equity and venture capital sectors.

    • Markus Arzt is very pragmatic and a quick negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Markus Arzt has excellent knowledge of business matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Stephan Strass
    Stephan Strass

    Stephan Strass

    Stephan Strass advises on acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and investments, notably in relation to venture capital and private equity mandates. His client list comprises companies active in the technology, entertainment and life sciences sectors.

    • Stephan Strass offers very good responsiveness, creates solutions and stays calm under stress.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Stephan Strass is an extremely talented and technically strong lawyer with a very pragmatic and service-friendly mindset.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Stephan Strass gives clear advice and has a very deep understanding of the industry.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Stephan Strass is extremely responsive and always provides client-friendly and pragmatic advice.

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