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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz advises clients from a number of industries operating nationally and internationally on all aspects of EU competition law. Our legal services are not confined to contract drafting. We also represent our clients in competition law disputes before authorities and courts, particularly in cases involving abuse of market power and private enforcement.

Our legal services in the field of EU competition law focus on:

  • Antitrust law (including cartel fines and leniency applications)
  • Compliance with antitrust law
  • Merger control law
  • Dawn raids (including mock dawn raids and preparation for dawn raids)
  • Abuse of dominance
  • Private enforcement

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Austria

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly active in merger clearance matters before the Austrian authorities, often collaborating with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions on filings for multinational transactions. The team additionally handles contentious matters, representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and follow-on damages claims.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted ALPLA with the competition law aspects of its proposed joint venture with Inden Pharma.

Strengths

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"The team works with profound expertise and is extremely target-oriented and efficient."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"The firm is very responsive."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Dieter Zandler
4
Dieter Zandler
4
Band 4
Dieter Zandler is particularly active in merger clearance mandates. In addition, he represents clients in foreign direct investment filings and cartel investigations and damages actions.
"He provides great expertise and quick solutions."
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Dieter Zandler
4
Dieter Zandler
4
Band 4
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Members

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Dieter Zandler

Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger

Industries

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Automotive

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation