About

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European and local enforcement authorities are increasing their scrutiny of companies in many sectors, particularly in matters involving competition law. Businesses need comprehensive advice to prevent unwelcome surprises down the road. Our Competition & Antitrust team helps companies assess and improve the compliance of their operations so they can focus on what is important for them: staying competitive.

We advise on EU and national competition law matters with an eye to our clients' success. This means providing reliable, predictable results, fast. For many years, we have advised and represented on all aspects of competition law, including cartel investigations, merger control, abusive practices, private enforcement (damages claims), co-operation and distribution agreements, and state aid. Organising competition law audits, providing trainings and representing clients before national competition authorities, the EU Commission and courts are among our specialties – no small matter, when you consider that Wolf Theiss has offices in 13 countries throughout CEE/SEE.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss often represents clients in behavioural investigations, including in relation to allegations of bid rigging, price fixing and information sharing. In addition to its work on behavioural matters, the team is very active in merger clearance and FDI notifications. It is also accomplished in compliance mandates. The firm's network of offices in the CEE region allows it to help clients with multi-jurisdictional matters in the area.

Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss acted for PORR before the Austrian Cartel Court on the construction cartel case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Günter Bauer
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Günter Bauer
1
Band 1

Günter Bauer is an important figure in the Austrian competition law market, with notable activity in high-profile cartel investigations. He additionally defends clients in private enforcement damages actions and advises on merger clearance filings and foreign direct investment notifications.

Günter Bauer is the leading antitrust lawyer in Austria and is our go-to adviser.

He steps in to resolve issues quickly whenever needed, always giving confidence that a case is being well handled and thoughtfully put forward.

He is exceptional in his responsiveness and thoughtful in his approach.

Günter Bauer has fantastic experience across merger and FDI control and is able to bring his knowledge to bear.

Stefan Wartinger
U
Stefan Wartinger
U
Up and Coming

Stefan Wartinger enters the rankings this year following his involvement in a number of high-profile cartel investigations. He has further experience assisting with competition law compliance issues.

Stefan Wartinger serves as my go-to person for advice on competition law matters. His advice is always on point, legally sound and easily digestible.

He works very efficiently and quickly to resolve legal issues. His creative ideas and level-headedness never cease to amaze. His knowledge of the necessary legal issues is impressive.

Stefan Wartinger is very responsive. He has creative ideas and good contacts in the authority.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Austria

Competition/European Law

Günter Bauer
1
Günter Bauer
1
Band 1
Stefan Wartinger
U
Stefan Wartinger
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Robert Wagner

Stefan Wartinger

Clients

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ALSO

Carlyle

Clariant

Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile

Eckes Granini

KKR & Co. Inc.

KOTANYI

PORR

Siemens

The Kraft Heinz Company

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