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CERHA HEMPEL is capable to handle all types of corporate / M&A and commercial work:


  • We regularly act as international lead counsel in large international transactions providing in particular strategic advice to the decision makers, which is a rather exceptional position among the Austrian law firms.
  • Public M&A/capital markets: we represent a number of companies listed on stock exchanges, such as OMV, STRABAG, RHI Magnesita, Wienerberger, CA Immobilien AG, Immofinanz AG, AT&S or Frequentis.
  • We continue to use our strong capital markets expertise also in the context of transactional services, targeting in particular post transactional work based on our strongly interlinked expertise when it comes to corporate and capital markets law.


  • Strategic corporate governance advice: we regularly provide strategic advice to board members in connection with complex, strategic corporate governance issues.
  • Private Equity / venture capital: we regularly advise private equity and strategic investors in connection with their investments in Austria and CEE.
  • 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

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • CERHA HEMPEL advised XXXLutz Group in connection with a share acquisition, establishing a 50/50 partnership in the Black Red White Group.

Strengths

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"The team is committed and supports a pragmatic approach."

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"The firm's deal planning ability is as good as its outstanding experience with medium-sized and large transactions."

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"They always have the commercial background of the respective transaction in mind. It is one of their great advantages."

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"CERHA HEMPEL has both great depth and breadth in its team to successfully bring the most complex assignments over the finish line."

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"Responsiveness is what the CERHA HEMPEL M&A team is particularly known for."

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Notable Practitioners

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Albert Birkner
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Albert Birkner
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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."

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Clemens Hasenauer
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Clemens Hasenauer
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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."

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Thomas Trettnak
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Thomas Trettnak
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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."

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Albert Birkner
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Albert Birkner
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Clemens Hasenauer
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Clemens Hasenauer
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Thomas Trettnak
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Thomas Trettnak
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