LAWYER PROFILE

Bernhard Kofler-Senoner

Europe 2026

CERHA HEMPEL

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Austria

19 years ranked

About

Provided by CERHA HEMPEL

Practice Areas

Antitrust & Competition, Compliance & Investigations, Distribution Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Career

Bernhard leads CERHA HEMPEL’s Competition Practice Group, which he has built from the ground up. He is widely acknowledged by clients and peers for his deep expertise across all areas of competition law. In November 2024, Bernhard was elected by his peers as President of the Austrian branch of the Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht and, in December 2024, Bernhard was elected to the board of the Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht in Germany, reflecting his standing in the market and recognition by his peers.

He is also highly regarded for his work on merger control, handling proceedings both at the Austrian and the EU level and has also significantly expanded the team’s private enforcement portfolio.

Professional Memberships

Vienna Bar Association, International Bar Association, Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht

Personal

Fordham University (LL.M. 2002), Fulbright Scholarship, Robert Schuman Prize, University of Innsbruck (Mag. iur. 1999, Dr. iur. 2001)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Austria

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bernhard Kofler-Senoner remains one of the leading names in the Austrian competition law market thanks to his ability to advise on merger clearances and high-profile cartel investigations and subsequent damages actions. In addition, he assists clients with requests for information and cooperation agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

His deep expertise, combined with his strategic mindset, has been invaluable. He consistently demonstrates responsiveness and a clear ability to understand and anticipate our needs.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
His understanding of the broader commercial and reputational landscape adds depth to every exchange.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Bernhard Kofler-Senoner is very commercial and strategic and has a great ability to think outside the box. He is client-focused and listens to what the client wants to achieve.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
His substantial expertise is reflected in the pivotal advisory roles he undertakes for our business.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is very experienced, has a good overview and is able to put things into perspective. He can give a lot of comfort to the client given his experience, and is fun to work with.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide