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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad | Europe

Austria

The Competition/European Law section in Austria ranks lawyers and law firms based on their recent work in merger clearance matters, foreign direct investment notifications and behavioural investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. It also covers the representation of clients in leniency applications and private enforcement claims for damages based on decisions by competition authorities. State aid issues and sector inquiries conducted by the Federal Competition Authority are also covered by this section. This section also features a table highlighting lawyers based outside Austria but doing notable work before the Austrian authorities.

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  1. Gerhard Fussenegger
    Gerhard Fussenegger
    bpv Huegel
    bpv Huegel | Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
    2025 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked
    Gerhard Fussenegger is based in the Brussels office of bpv Huegel and assists clients with behavioural investigations before the Austrian competition authorities and merger control filings involving Austria.
  2. Jochen Anweiler
    Jochen Anweiler
    E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH
    E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
    2025 | Spotlight | 15 Years Ranked

    Splitting his time between the firm's offices in Brussels and Vienna, Jochen Anweiler frequently advises clients on the notification of mergers before the Austrian Federal Competition Authority. He also has experience defending clients in investigations into allegations of possible anti-competitive behaviour.

  3. Volker Weiss
    Volker Weiss
    Schoenherr Belgium
    Schoenherr Belgium | Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
    2025 | Spotlight | 16 Years Ranked
    Based in Brussels, Volker Weiss is admitted to the Bar in Austria and has experience in advising clients on merger filings and FDI notifications before the EU and Austrian authorities. He also frequently assists with the competition-focused analysis of transactions that centre on Central and Eastern Europe.