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CERHA HEMPEL

Public Law: General

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CERHA HEMPEL

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CERHA HEMPEL advises across the full spectrum of public law, with particular expertise in regulated industries, environmental law, public procurement, healthcare (including clinics and pharmacies), higher education, consumer product regulation, as well as the energy and transport sectors.

The firm is especially renowned for its strength in public law litigation, both at the national and EU level. One of our firm’s key strengths lies in our ability to provide clients with seamless support in achieving their commercial objectives by offering comprehensive advice on all relevant legal and regulatory matters. This includes not only regulatory law but also intellectual property, EU law, and other closely related fields. Nearly all members of our Public Law team have in-depth expertise in compliance-related issues.

CERHA HEMPEL is among the very few Austrian law firms that provide public law advice not only at the national level but also in matters on EU level before EU institutions.

Our practice has a strong focus on advising public sector clients, including national and regional authorities, both within Austria and across the CEE region.

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Public Law: General - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The law firm CERHA HEMPEL advises on a plethora of administrative and regulatory issues, and is regularly sought after by energy and life science clients. The team assists with a wide range of mandates in relation to aviation, health and energy regulations as well as Austrian and EU trade law. In addition, the law firm shows strength in higher education law, procurement and waste law. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team's experience in the nationwide rollout of smart meters, the implementation of EU directives, especially in the transportation sector, and planning as well as construction-related mandates. CERHA HEMPEL also enjoys a good reputation for representing private clients and public authorities in contentious court and authority proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • CERHA HEMPEL represented SPAR in bringing three complaints before the European Commission concerning possible discriminatory measures in the Hungarian market, including allegations of illegal state aid.

Strengths

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  • CERHA HEMPEL consistently demonstrates strong critical thinking and the ability to break down multifaceted issues into clear, manageable components.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope

  • CERHA HEMPEL has a very strong legal background and extensive experience with the type of administrative proceedings we are confronted with.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope

  • Collaboration with CERHA HEMPEL is consistently professional, open and smooth. The team responds swiftly, demonstrates flexibility and has an impressive ability to react quickly to new developments.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope

  • CERHA HEMPEL offers excellent legal analysis, responsiveness, the ability to deliver solutions and deep knowledge.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope

  • CERHA HEMPEL's legal advice is consistently of outstanding quality and is delivered with impressive efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hans Kristoferitsch
    Hans Kristoferitsch

    Hans Kristoferitsch

    Hans Kristoferitsch is well placed to advise on a wide spectrum of public law mandates including those pertaining to health and aviation regulations. He also assists with administrative proceedings regarding toll charges and appeal proceedings in the energy sector.

    • Hans Kristoferitsch is very reliable and always available at short notice in crisis situations.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope

    • Hans Kristoferitsch is an outstanding legal strategist with deep expertise.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope

    • Hans Kristoferitsch offers great knowledge, clear communication and great responsiveness.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope

    • Hans Kristoferitsch is always our first person to contact.

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  • Stefan Huber
    Stefan Huber

    Stefan Huber

    Stefan Huber showcases a broad range of expertise in the area of Austrian public law. Alongside his background in higher education law, he boasts particular strength in procurement, state aid and administrative court proceedings.

    • Stefan Huber is an exceptional regulatory lawyer and arguably the most efficient lawyer I have ever had the privilege to work with.

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