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Corporate/M&A

About

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Our Corporate/M&A team consists of dedicated lawyers who provide legal advice to clients in all areas related to corporate transactions and the whole spectrum of corporate law. Stock corporations and limited liability companies as well as partnerships number among our clients. Our outstanding experience and in-depth knowledge of a wide range of different sectors make us the ideal partner for both national and international transactions.

We offer advice on a variety of issues including:

  • Company founding
  • Syndication and shareholder agreements
  • Private M&A transactions
  • Corporate restructuring and reorganisation
  • Public takeovers
  • Joint ventures
  • Capital maintenance
  • Corporate finance and bonds
  • Asset and share deals
  • Corporate litigation and arbitration
  • Privatisations
  • Venture capital transactions
  • Buy-outs
  • Insolvency

Mergers & Acquisitions

Providing legal advice to our Austrian and international clients on corporate transactions is one of the core competences of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz. Our experienced M&A team combines expert knowledge about the latest developments in the drafting of contracts and the structuring of transactions and it closely cooperates with national and international investment banks as well as other advisers on transactions.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The law firm CMS is home to a well-regarded team assisting with both domestic and cross-border transactions, such as public takeovers and carve outs. Its expertise also includes mergers and joint venture agreements. CMS offers further experience in corporate governance issues. The team advises clients from the packaging, energy, telecommunications, transport and financial sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by CMS

  • CMS advised ABB on its acquisition of ASKI Energy.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team provided feedback, questions and comments that displayed prowess and prior experience, as well as thoughtful action when presented with specific information from our side."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"Lawyers are solutions-oriented, prudent, pragmatic and pleasant to work with, and have very short response times."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"Lawyer input is obviously based on a profound knowledge of the law, yet it is pragmatic, clear and very solutions-oriented."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Peter Huber
2
Peter Huber
2
Band 2
Peter Huber is well regarded for his expertise in cross-border acquisitions and dispositions. In addition, he assists clients with corporate issues and share dispositions.
"He gives high-level reasoning and is nearly always reachable."
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Alexander Rakosi
3
Alexander Rakosi
3
Band 3
Alexander Rakosi is active across a broad spectrum of work, with a particular focus on cross-border acquisitions and divestments, including on public takeovers. Additionally, he advises on restructurings and corporate mandates across a breadth of sectors.
"He is well known and has an international spirit from working in England."
"He has good knowledge of global M&A and very good responsiveness, and is professional and practical."
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Ranked Lawyers at
CMS

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Corporate/M&A
Peter Huber
2
Peter Huber
2
Band 2
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Alexander Rakosi
3
Alexander Rakosi
3
Band 3
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Members

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Alexander Rakosi

Anna Wieser

Arno Zimmermann

Clemens Grossmayer

Döne Yalcin

Florian Mayer

Georg Gutfleisch

Gregor Famira

Günther Hanslik

Irene Ng

Lisa Oberlechner

Lukas Peissl

Marie-Christine Lidl

Mario Maier

Oliver Werner

Radivoje Petrikic

Rainer Wachter

Sanela Fürstenberg

Sibylle Novak

Sixtus-Ferdinand Kraus

Stefan Paulmayer

Clients

Provided by CMS

Alpla

Andlinger & Company

B2 Holding AS

Brückner Group

Burger King

EVN

Erste Group Immorent

Finanzmarktbeteiligung Aktiengesellschaft des Bundes (FIMBAG

HETA ASSET RESOLUTION AG (Heta)

Hill Rom Inc.

Hypo Alpe Adria

Johnson & Johnson

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP

Mane

Ortner Gruppe

Telekom Austria

Vienna Stock Exchange

Zumtobel AG

conwert Immobilien Invest

ÖBB Holding

Österreichische Post AG

Industries

Provided by CMS

Automotive

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer products

Energy

Financial institutions

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure