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CMS

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria

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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

Industries (14)

  • Automotive
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Mining & Metals
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly active in merger clearance matters before the Austrian authorities, often collaborating with 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. It has further expertise in state aid matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted AVL List with the merger control and FDI aspects of the sale of Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics to Spectris.

Strengths

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  • We would highlight the outside the box thinking and solutions tailored to the needs of the client.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope

  • We were fully happy with the service, it was exactly what we wanted from the team.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope

  • We appreciate the team's easy accessibility and quick feedback.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope

  • I really enjoyed working with the team. The lawyers are calm and approachable. I can really recommend them.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dieter Zandler
    Dieter Zandler

    Dieter Zandler

    Dieter Zandler is particularly active in merger clearance mandates and foreign direct investment filings. In addition, he assists clients with cartel investigations and damages actions, as well as competition law compliance issues.

    • Dieter Zandler was very responsive, very knowledgeable and very well connected.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope

    • He has an incredible understanding of his clients' industries and delivers excellent solutions tailored to the client's needs and the specific case.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope

    • He gave a good picture of what to expect and what was possible, and was very transparent and easy to follow.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
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