SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Vienna Office, Europe

Profile

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Managing Partners: Christian Mayer, Thomas Starlinger

Partners: Moritz Am Ende, Julia Andras, Markus Dax, Philipp Gamauf, Georg Schima, Stephan Schmalzl

Number of partners: 8

Number of lawyers: 22

Firm Overview

sms.law - short for SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER Attorneys at Law is a fast-growing, modern, and dynamic Austrian business law firm based in Vienna. The firm was founded in 2018 by a merger of two well-renowned practices, when the team around Georg Schima, focussing on Employment Law and Corporate Governance, and the acclaimed Energy and Competition boutique law firm Starlinger Mayer decided to join forces. Not too long after, they were joined by Stephan Schmalzl, who is now heading the Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A practices, Markus Dax, covering the Real Estate practice, and Philipp Gamauf, who is rounding up the firm’s service portfolio with his Corporate, Employment & Real Estate expertise. At the start of 2024, Julia Andras joined the team, contributing her extensive experience in Dispute Resolution & Litigation, strengthening the team's capabilities.

sms.law’s approach is to offer its clients not only efficient top-tier advice, spot-on communication, a quick response time, and availability, but also most importantly innovative entrepreneurial solutions. The lawyers are fiercely dedicated to their work and renowned for their in-depth knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries, from the energy sector to luxury products – where the team covers the full range of business law.

sms.law works with national as well as international clients across the world and industry sectors. Therefore, one of the firm’s significant assets for clients with cross-border matters is its membership in MARCALLIANCE, one of the world’s most highly acclaimed law networks. This platform also provides access to an international network of reliable and trusted long-term partners and advisors across numerous countries.

Main Areas of Practice

Employment | Key Contacts: Georg Schima, Philipp Gamauf

Energy | Key Contacts: Thomas Starlinger, Christian Mayer, Moritz Am Ende

Competition & Antitrust Law | Key Contacts: Christian Mayer, Moritz Am Ende

Corporate/M&A, Corporate Governance | Key Contacts: Georg Schima, Stephan Schmalzl, Christian Mayer, Philipp Gamauf

Dispute Resolution & Litigation | Key Contacts: Georg Schima, Julia Andras, Christian Mayer, Thomas Starlinger, Stephan Schmalzl

Banking & Finance | Key Contacts: Stephan Schmalzl, Georg Schima

European & State Aid Law | Key Contact: Moritz Am Ende

Real Estate | Key Contacts: Markus Dax, Thomas Starlinger, Philipp Gamauf

Public Law | Key Contacts: Thomas Starlinger, Stephan Schmalzl

Private Clients, Succession Planning and Foundations | Key Contact: Georg Schima, Stephan Schmalzl, Markus Dax

Industry Sector Expertise