About

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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 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.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted Ramboll with the merger control elements of its joint venture with Wien Energie.

Strengths

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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 assists clients with foreign direct investment filings and with cartel investigations and damages actions.

Dieter Zandler is an excellent adviser; there really is nothing left to be desired.

We appreciate his excellent expertise in his field and ability to look beyond and coordinate and drive topics.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Austria

Competition/European Law

Dieter Zandler
4
Dieter Zandler
4
Band 4

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