LAWYER PROFILE

Alexander Rakosi

Global 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Austria

12 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Austria

2 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Alexander Rakosi is a leading expert for corporate law/M&A as well as private equity and insolvency & restructuring. He is a partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz and a member of the corporate transactions team in Vienna.

Alexander advises leading corporations, investment funds and financial institutions in the areas of M&A, private equity and restructuring in both domestic and international projects.

After his law studies in Vienna and at the University of Michigan Law School (LLM), Alexander Rakosi worked for several years at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York in the areas of M&A, private equity and corporate finance. Alexander Rakosi is also admitted to the bar in England/Wales and New York.

Alexander is “highly recommended” and ranked one of the leading practitioners by Chambers, a top M&A practitioner by Best Lawyer/Handelsblatt and has also been featured in the listing of Legal 500 in the field of Corporate and M&A for having a "great understanding of business matters" and has been named a “Leading Individual” by the IFLR and a stand-out lawyer by Acritas.

Professional Memberships

New York State Bar Association

Law Society of England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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 equally well equipped to handle matters for clients across Central & Eastern Europe.

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

Foreign expert in Central & Eastern Europe

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

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Alexander Rakosi is simply great in every aspect. It is always a joy to cooperate with such a sophisticated and dedicated professional.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Alexander Rakosi is an exceptional negotiator who understands business needs beyond the legal aspects.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Alexander Rakosi is fully dedicated and hands-on in negotiations. As a client, you can simply rely on his expertise and judgement.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Alexander Rakosi is very responsive, pragmatic and commercial, as well as extremely knowledgeable.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Alexander Rakosi is the most outstanding partner, both in terms of subject matter and on a personal level.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide