Corporate/M&A | Europe

BINDER GRÖSSWANG is widely praised for its strength in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The market-leading team advises both the buyers and sellers, and is well versed in private equity-led deals. The practice assists noteworthy Austrian and international clients with local and multi-jurisdictional venture capital investments, joint ventures, carve-outs and acquisitions. BINDER GRÖSSWANG is active across a range of sectors, including automotive, energy, financial services and technology.

CERHA HEMPEL is home to a highly respected team with a proven track record in acting for both buyers and sellers on public and private M&A. The team boasts extensive experience in share acquisitions and offers additional expertise in the area of joint ventures. CERHA HEMPEL advises clients across a range of sectors, including those active in financial services, transport, automotive and energy. The firm also provides advice on venture capital investments. Its strength in cross-border mandates further illustrates CERHA HEMPEL's market position.

The law firm DORDA houses a high-flying team acting on international M&A matters for both corporates and private equity investors. The firm enjoys a strong standing in restructurings, strategic growth investments and asset deals. DORDA is particularly active in the digital and technology sectors, but also advises on deals in the pharmaceutical, IT, logistics and real estate industries. Besides well-known corporates, the firm also caters to shareholders and founders.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is an outstanding transactional law firm with a broad M&A and corporate offering, acting for clients from the finance, manufacturing, health and automotive sectors. The team provides market-leading seller and buyer-side representation. The practice also assists with complex carve-outs, exits and regulatory matters and has a strong international offering utilising its formidable network. Family-owned Austrian businesses, sovereign wealth funds and petrochemical giants also belong to the firm's impressive clientele.

Schoenherr boasts a market-leading team with considerable strength in both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, mergers and divestments, as well as advising on contentious takeover offers. The team is renowned for its presence across the entire CEE region. The formation of joint ventures and corporate reorganisations and restructurings also fall within Schoenherr's areas of expertise. It is active in transactions in a number of sectors, including energy, real estate, technology, telecommunications and healthcare. The firm complements its outstanding offering with its strength in M&A-related disputes.

Wolf Theiss is a top-rated law firm, with particular strength in transactions involving the CEE and SEE countries, benefiting from its network of local offices and the cross-border experience of the Austrian team. The department assists with cross-border M&A transactions and restructuring issues and is especially active in the transport, life sciences, energy and banking sectors. Wolf Theiss advises prominent corporates and institutional investors, which further illustrates the firm's strong market standing.

The law firm CMS is home to a well-regarded team assisting with both domestic and cross-border transactions, such as public takeovers and carve outs. Its expertise also includes mergers and joint venture agreements. CMS offers further experience in corporate governance issues. The team advises clients from the packaging, energy, telecommunications, transport and financial sectors.

E+H Rechtsanwälte has a strong corporate practice with in-depth expertise in the financial services, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is visible in significant domestic and cross-border transactions, with additional experience in reorganisation matters. The practice frequently acts for investors on venture capital investments and possesses further prowess in joint venture matters.

The team at the law firm bpv Huegel is well known in the Austrian market for offering strength in M&A transactions and joint venture agreements. The firm assists with cross-border matters, working in cooperation with its international network. The practice is further involved in restructurings, investment transactions, and takeover offers. bpv Huegel frequently advises clients from the financial services and technology sectors.

The team at the law firm BRANDL TALOS is well-known in the Austrian market, with a notable focus on transactions within the betting and gaming sector. The practice has further experience in restructurings and strategic partnership agreements, with additional regulatory strength. The law firm is also active in the startup scene and boasts multinational venture capital and private equity funds among its client base. Clients especially appreciate its strength in venture capital matters.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is home to a robust team renowned for its restructuring expertise. The firm acts on a diverse range of deals, including banking M&A. The practice often represents shareholders in transactions, while providing supplementary support in contentious issues. Clients stem from the finance and real estate industries..

The Austrian law firm Herbst Kinsky boasts a noteworthy team praised for its strength on cross-border mandates. The practice is well known for its expertise in the startup arena and regularly assists clients with venture capital investments and financing rounds. The law firm is particularly active in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

The international law firm Baker McKenzie houses a long-established team active in large-scale, cross-border acquisitions and sales. The practice's special experience lies in supporting foreign entities with the acquisition of Austrian targets. The firm is also experienced in corporate matters such as group-wide reorganisations. Its sector expertise includes pharmaceutical, technology and energy.

DLA Piper represents a range of notable clients, including financial services providers, as well as life sciences and technology companies. The team assists with the Austrian aspects of global corporate reorganisations and transactions thanks to its strong global network.

DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte is active in a range of transactions, including takeovers, mergers and acquisitions. The law firm has further experience in restructuring mandates, shareholder matters and AGMs. The formation of joint ventures is also handled by the team. Clients stem from the real estate sector, and the team often acts for family offices and private individuals.

The Linz-based law firm SAXINGER assists with sales, acquisitions and restructurings. The team is also experienced in handling shareholder dispositions, bids and demergers. Clients stem from the real estate, engineering and banking sectors, as well as start-ups.