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CERHA HEMPEL

Competition/European Law

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CERHA HEMPEL

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Our Antitrust & Competition Practice Group advises and represents Austrian and international clients before national and European competition authorities in all areas of national and European competition law.

In particular, our Practice Group possesses specialised know-how in representing clients before the European institutions and courts, in particular in state aid proceedings, and in all likelihood handles the highest number of proceedings of all Austrian law firms.

Our Practice Group can put together dedicated teams drawn from all of our CEE offices, which allows us to be a one-stop shop, able to provide advice for the entire region, something that is especially valued by our clients in merger proceedings.

Our partners Bernhard Kofler-Senoner, Anna Wolf-Posch and Hans Kristoferitsch are true leaders in their fields, each with their own focus and specialisation.

As a result, the team stands for excellence and a broad bandwidth of available in-depth expertise.

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Competition/European Law - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CERHA HEMPEL is well regarded for assisting clients with foreign direct investment and merger clearance notifications. The law firm offers additional noteworthy experience in significant behavioural investigations, as well as high-profile follow-on damages claims. Team members also act on significant state aid matters and compliance topics, including in relation to sustainability matters. It is a popular choice with clients from the retail and transportation sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • CERHA HEMPEL advised STRABAG on the merger control proceedings for its proposed acquisition of two concrete plants from ASAMER.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers the highest expertise, short reaction times and a pragmatic and solution-driven understanding of business needs.

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  • They stand out due to their strong legal expertise, their deep understanding of both national and EU law, and their pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

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  • The CERHA HEMPEL competition team are very bright, knowledgeable and strategic. The lawyers listen to the client to understand their commercial aims.

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  • The law team at CERHA HEMPEL consistently has well-known, excellent associates.

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  • What sets CERHA HEMPEL’s team apart is the rare combination of technical excellence, strategic foresight and pragmatic implementation support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernhard Kofler-Senoner
    Bernhard Kofler-Senoner

    Bernhard Kofler-Senoner

    Bernhard Kofler-Senoner remains one of the leading names in the Austrian competition law market thanks to his ability to advise on merger clearances and high-profile cartel investigations and subsequent damages actions. In addition, he assists clients with requests for information and cooperation agreements.

    • His deep expertise, combined with his strategic mindset, has been invaluable. He consistently demonstrates responsiveness and a clear ability to understand and anticipate our needs.

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    • His understanding of the broader commercial and reputational landscape adds depth to every exchange.

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    • Bernhard Kofler-Senoner is very commercial and strategic and has a great ability to think outside the box. He is client-focused and listens to what the client wants to achieve.

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    • His substantial expertise is reflected in the pivotal advisory roles he undertakes for our business.

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    • He is very experienced, has a good overview and is able to put things into perspective. He can give a lot of comfort to the client given his experience, and is fun to work with.

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  • Anna Wolf-Posch
    Anna Wolf-Posch

    Anna Wolf-Posch

    Anna Wolf-Posch often acts for clients on merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings. In addition, she represents clients in behavioural investigations, including into alleged cartels and abuse of dominance. She further assists with competition law compliance, particularly in relation to distribution and sustainability issues.

    • Anna Wolf-Posch is extremely bright, knowledgeable and strategic. She is very client-focused and listens carefully to the client's aims.

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    • She communicates with confidence and balance, providing stability and perspective even under pressure.

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    • She is a very bright legal mind, focused and highly efficient.

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    • She is precise in her assessment but is still able to manage client relationships calmly and break things down in a structured way.

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    • Anna Wolf-Posch has a remarkable ability to navigate legal complexity with strategic clarity and composure. Her advice is well structured, forward-thinking and highly reliable.

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  • Hans Kristoferitsch
    Hans Kristoferitsch

    Hans Kristoferitsch

    Hans Kristoferitsch has a broad competition law practice that covers contentious state aid matters, regulatory compliance and private enforcement actions. He has a number of clients from the energy sector, as well as advising public sector clients.

    • Hans Kristoferitsch is very pleasant to work with. He stays calm under pressure and excels at dealing with complex legal issues.

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    • He combines exceptional responsiveness with a pragmatic, hands-on approach that consistently adds value far beyond standard legal advice.

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    • Hans Kristoferitsch is not only incredibly eloquent and structured in his communication, but also an excellent presenter able to convey even technical topics with clarity, confidence and precision.

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    • His service is fast, reliable, solution-driven and always attuned to our practical needs.

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