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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.

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Competition/European Law - Austria

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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 advised Farner International on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Kobza Media Group and the Skills Group.

Strengths

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"The lawyers understand the customer's needs and try to achieve solutions based on that."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"The team understands how to operate with globally active clients."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"The competition law team at Wolf Theiss is a large group with strong individuals at all levels."

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"Wolf Theiss is a great choice for difficult matters."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"I always appreciated Wolf Theiss's diligence, eye for detail and at the same time ability to focus on the big picture."

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Notable Practitioners

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Günter Bauer
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Günter Bauer
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Günter Bauer is an important figure in the Austrian competition law market, with notable activity on 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 has a very deep knowledge of antitrust law requirements throughout Europe. He always listens to the customer to structure potential goals in line with their expectations."
"Günter Bauer can talk a language people understand."
"He stands out as a voice of authority in the Austrian antitrust and FDI market. He is always consistent in his advice and achieves great outcomes for clients."
"Günter Bauer is the lawyer you want to lead any of your legal teams."
"He is our first choice for Austrian merger control and FDI work, and is totally reliable to do a good job. When issues arise, he has a very reassuring manner with clients and offers solutions to keep things on track."
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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

Industries

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Automotive

Banks & Financial Services

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Products Manufacturing

Energy

Food & Beverages

Forestry & Paper

Healthcare

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

Technology

Telecommunications

Transportation

Utilities