Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
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+43 1 514 350About
Provided by CERHA HEMPEL
We focus not only on providing traditional corporate legal services, but also on handling complex, and often cross-border legal issues.
In particular, we provide innovative solutions in the fields of corporate reorganisations and the formation of SE companies.
What's more, due to the diversity of our clients, we have extensive expertise in providing them with advice on corporate governance issues, and we also have a wealth of experience of overseeing our clients' annual general meetings on an ongoing basis.
Providing tailored advice to our clients on joint ventures and shareholder agreements also forms part of our core business.
We focus not only on classic M&A, but also on private equity transactions, and we specialise in resolving complex, often cross-border issues in a practical and commercially-oriented manner.
Due to the diversity of our clients, we have developed particular expertise in public M&A, including takeover law and regulatory compliance under financial markets laws.
We have set a strong focus on CEE in our strategy. Due to our offices in Central- and Eastern Europe (CEE), we are able to support our clients with complex cross-border transactions.
Chambers Review
CERHA HEMPEL is home to a highly respected team with a proven track record in acting for both buyers and sellers on public and private M&A. The team boasts extensive experience in share acquisitions and offers additional expertise in the area of joint ventures. CERHA HEMPEL advises clients across a range of sectors, including those active in financial services, transport, automotive and energy. The firm also provides advice on venture capital investments. Its strength in cross-border mandates further illustrates CERHA HEMPEL's market position.
Work Highlights
- CERHA HEMPEL advised XXXLutz Group in connection with a share acquisition, establishing a 50/50 partnership in the Black Red White Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is committed and supports a pragmatic approach."
"The firm's deal planning ability is as good as its outstanding experience with medium-sized and large transactions."
"They always have the commercial background of the respective transaction in mind. It is one of their great advantages."
"CERHA HEMPEL has both great depth and breadth in its team to successfully bring the most complex assignments over the finish line."
"Responsiveness is what the CERHA HEMPEL M&A team is particularly known for."
"The team is committed and supports a pragmatic approach."
"The firm's deal planning ability is as good as its outstanding experience with medium-sized and large transactions."
"They always have the commercial background of the respective transaction in mind. It is one of their great advantages."
"CERHA HEMPEL has both great depth and breadth in its team to successfully bring the most complex assignments over the finish line."
"Responsiveness is what the CERHA HEMPEL M&A team is particularly known for."
Notable Practitioners
Albert Birkner is renowned for his market-leading role in large-scale and often cross-border acquisitions and sales across the banking and manufacturing sectors. He often acts for a number of high-profile private equity companies.
"The number-one M&A lawyer in Austria!"
"He is a strong negotiator, provides solution-driven advice and always has control at the negotiation table."
"Birkner is used to getting deals done."
"He has a friendly and down-to-earth personality and is a pleasure to work with."
Clemens Hasenauer is widely appreciated for his prowess in handling complex and prominent transactions across Austria, including the dissolution of joint ventures and share acquisitions.
"He has always managed to find a great outcome. He is not only a great negotiator but really stands out as a lawyer."
"Clemens is one of the best lawyers in Austria. He has vast experience with great technical skills and his commitment to finding practical solutions that work is truly outstanding."
"He is the go-to for large and complex transactions as well as for sophisticated corporate advice."
Thomas Trettnak is a trusted adviser for transactions in the banking and technology sectors. He holds specialist knowledge in the venture capital and startup arenas.
"Thomas stands out for his great responsiveness, communication skills and ability to steer the client through the deal."
Ranked Lawyers at
CERHA HEMPEL
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