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Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Public Law: General

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Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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Haslinger / Nagele advises across key areas of Austrian public law with a strong interdisciplinary approach. In Environmental & Technology law, we guide applicants through planning and permitting procedures for industrial, infrastructure, energy, commercial, raw material, waste management and leisure projects. Working closely with technical experts, we ensure efficient and technically sound solutions. We also support municipalities and public bodies in implementing legislation, ordinances and administrative requirements.

Our Public Economic and Constitutional Law practice covers the full range of administrative and regulatory issues affecting businesses. From A to Z, our expertise spans all areas of public business law, from medicinal product law to customs law. In constitutional our mission is to protect our clients’ fundamental and human rights. We thus represent them in all proceedings with the authorities and courts, including Austria’s higher courts (Constitutional Court, Supreme Court), the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.

In Public Procurement, we assist contracting authorities and bidders throughout the entire procurement process. Our work includes major and PPP projects at all levels of the public sector. We also make use of our own online tendering system set up in cooperation with the public contractor Austrian Register of Tenderers (ANKÖ), represent clients in review proceedings and provide compliance advice and training.

Industries (8)

  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water Power
  • Construction
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Public Transport
  • Entertainment / Services
  • Automotive

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Public Law: General - Austria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Haslinger / Nagele is a renowned Austrian law firm covering the full spectrum of public law. The team is market-leading in the field of planning and environmental law due to its strength in complex EIAs and permit procedures, often covering the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. In addition, the law firm offers excellent support in the handling of regulatory mandates in relation to waste management and pollution, including administrative proceedings. Furthermore, Haslinger / Nagele convinces with its expertise in public procurement mandates, acting for both bidders and contracting authorities on tender procedures and procurement proceedings. A particular area of focus is the procurement of IT services, new public transport vehicles and medical devices. Equally, clients benefit from the team's strength in general public law mandates including administrative and constitutional proceedings. Besides prestigious corporates from various industries, the law firm is also sought after by public entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Haslinger / Nagele assisted the Austrian Power Grid, Netz Oberösterreich, Energie AG and Linz Netz with the Sichere Stromversorgung Zentralraum Oberösterreich project, with advice spanning an environmental impact assessment, nature protection issues and planning approvals.

Strengths

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  • All of Haslinger / Nagele's specialists in the field know our business needs.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope
  • Haslinger / Nagele is very helpful, competent and always reachable.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope
  • The team is highly trusted and appreciated by all involved parties.

    Public Law: General respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Wilhelm Bergthaler
    Band 1Wilhelm Bergthaler

    Wilhelm Bergthaler

    Wilhelm Bergthaler is a household name in the Austrian public law world due to his strength in contentious and non-contentious mandates. He regularly handles administrative proceedings in relation to hazardous waste management and also assists with EIAs and planning approval procedures for power grids.
    • Wilhelm Bergthaler is a prestigious lawyer.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
    • Wilhelm Bergthaler is one of the most renowned figures who has been active in this area for a long time.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
  • Band 2Martin Oder
    Band 2Martin Oder

    Martin Oder

    Martin Oder is mandated by contracting authorities and bidders alike for his excellent capabilities in procurement mandates, especially those in relation to the healthcare, IT and transport sectors.
    • Martin Oder offers excellent public procurement law and litigation skills.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
  • Band 2Wolfgang Berger
    Band 2Wolfgang Berger

    Wolfgang Berger

    Wolfgang Berger remains a trusted adviser due to his strength in complex administrative and constitutional mandates. He often handles large planning approval procedures and EIAs while also representing clients in administrative proceedings in relation to hazardous waste.
    • Wolfgang Berger has great experience and it is a pleasure working with him.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMario Laimgruber
    Up and ComingMario Laimgruber

    Mario Laimgruber

    Mario Laimgruber is increasingly picked out as a strong performer in relation to environmental impact assessments for infrastructure and energy projects.

    • Mario not only provides expert legal input but also decisively shapes fundamental strategic decisions.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
    • Mario Laimgruber is really confident and calm. He always has the answer to our specific questions.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope
    • Mario Laimgruber is very pragmatic when it comes to unpredictable projects. He advises you clearly, quickly and correctly.

      Public Law: General respondentEurope

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