Competition/European Law
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Competition/European Law
Our practice group “Competition/European Law” is one of the leading teams in Austria. Our experts are well known for their profound knowledge and their ability to react dynamically in national and international competition law cases. Our clients are corporations from various industries: transport, media, energy, chemical, real estate, finance, health care, food trade and electronic trade. Our team operates on a national and a EU-wide scale. Profound expertise, built up over many years in internal audits and compliance cases, rounds off our profile.
Chambers Review
Entering the top tier of the rankings this year, E+H has a strong focus on advising clients on merger clearance mandates and has a growing reputation in the field of foreign direct investment. The law firm additionally represents clients in behavioural investigations and in subsequent high-profile damages claims. Team members also handle state aid matters and competition compliance issues, particularly in relation to distribution agreements. The team is popular with clients from the technology and transportation sectors. The firm is able to handle matters before the European Commission as well thanks to its presence in Brussels.
Work Highlights
- E+H defended Volvo Trucks in private enforcement damages actions in Austria following the European Commission's decision in its trucks cartel investigation.
Strengths
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"E+H have second-to-none experience and top-notch quality with which to handle complex matters with international clients."
"The team is able to explain complex matters in simple words."
"The firm has the ability to present complex issues in a simple and concise manner and to present well-founded solutions quickly and comprehensibly."
"We use E+H as our go-to merger control filing counsel in Austria."
"The team gets things done quickly and seamlessly."
"E+H have second-to-none experience and top-notch quality with which to handle complex matters with international clients."
"The team is able to explain complex matters in simple words."
"The firm has the ability to present complex issues in a simple and concise manner and to present well-founded solutions quickly and comprehensibly."
"We use E+H as our go-to merger control filing counsel in Austria."
"The team gets things done quickly and seamlessly."
Notable Practitioners
Dieter Thalhammer continues to be one of the key names in the Austrian competition law market, in particular representing defendants in high-profile competition damages actions. He also frequently acts for clients on merger clearance mandates, including advising on disputes concerning standstill obligations. Thalhammer has further experience assisting clients with leniency applications as part of behavioural investigations.
"Dieter Thalhammer is always my first choice."
"Dieter is a very experienced adviser who is best suited to handle sophisticated international matters."
"He gets to the heart of things and reacts quickly with suitable solutions."
"You ask him a question and you get an answer you can rely on."
"I think he is the best choice for merger filings in Austria."
Judith Feldner has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with obtaining clearance for proposed mergers before the Austrian authorities and representing clients in FCA investigations into alleged cartels. She is also recognised for her experience in FDI filings.
"She did a deep dive very quickly and came up with a practical solution. I would consider her an asset in competition law."
"Judith Feldner knows her stuff and knows how to control a situation."
"She is dynamic and determined, with great know-how, and business-oriented."
Andreas Zellhofer often assists clients with the competition law aspects of distribution agreements. In addition, he represents clients in high-profile cartel investigations and acts on contentious state aid issues.
"He provides a perfect service with his knowledge and commercial view."
Splitting his time between the firm's offices in Brussels and Vienna, Jochen Anweiler frequently advises clients on the notification of mergers before the Austrian Federal Competition Authority. He also has experience defending clients in investigations into possible anti-competitive behaviour.
"If I had to choose any lawyer for the competition aspects of M&A deals, he is the one I would go to."
"He is very experienced in merger control."
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