Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
Email address
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+43 1 404 43 0About
Provided by CMS
Our Corporate/M&A team consists of dedicated lawyers who provide legal advice to clients in all areas related to corporate transactions and the whole spectrum of corporate law. Stock corporations and limited liability companies as well as partnerships number among our clients. Our outstanding experience and in-depth knowledge of a wide range of different sectors make us the ideal partner for both national and international transactions.
We offer advice on a variety of issues including:
- Company founding
- Syndication and shareholder agreements
- Private M&A transactions
- Corporate restructuring and reorganisation
- Public takeovers
- Joint ventures
- Capital maintenance
- Corporate finance and bonds
- Asset and share deals
- Corporate litigation and arbitration
- Privatisations
- Venture capital transactions
- Buy-outs
- Insolvency
Mergers & Acquisitions
Providing legal advice to our Austrian and international clients on corporate transactions is one of the core competences of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz. Our experienced M&A team combines expert knowledge about the latest developments in the drafting of contracts and the structuring of transactions and it closely cooperates with national and international investment banks as well as other advisers on transactions.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised ABB on its acquisition of ASKI Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provided feedback, questions and comments that displayed prowess and prior experience, as well as thoughtful action when presented with specific information from our side."
"Lawyers are solutions-oriented, prudent, pragmatic and pleasant to work with, and have very short response times."
"Lawyer input is obviously based on a profound knowledge of the law, yet it is pragmatic, clear and very solutions-oriented."
"The team provided feedback, questions and comments that displayed prowess and prior experience, as well as thoughtful action when presented with specific information from our side."
"Lawyers are solutions-oriented, prudent, pragmatic and pleasant to work with, and have very short response times."
"Lawyer input is obviously based on a profound knowledge of the law, yet it is pragmatic, clear and very solutions-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Huber is well regarded for his expertise in cross-border acquisitions and dispositions. In addition, he assists clients with corporate issues and share dispositions.
"He gives high-level reasoning and is nearly always reachable."
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 well known and has an international spirit from working in England."
"He has good knowledge of global M&A and very good responsiveness, and is professional and practical."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Austria
Members
Provided by CMS
Alexander Rakosi
Anna Wieser
Arno Zimmermann
Clemens Grossmayer
Döne Yalcin
Florian Mayer
Georg Gutfleisch
Gregor Famira
Günther Hanslik
Irene Ng
Lisa Oberlechner
Lukas Peissl
Marie-Christine Lidl
Mario Maier
Oliver Werner
Radivoje Petrikic
Rainer Wachter
Sanela Fürstenberg
Sibylle Novak
Sixtus-Ferdinand Kraus
Stefan Paulmayer
Clients
Provided by CMS
Alpla
Andlinger & Company
B2 Holding AS
Brückner Group
Burger King
EVN
Erste Group Immorent
Finanzmarktbeteiligung Aktiengesellschaft des Bundes (FIMBAG
HETA ASSET RESOLUTION AG (Heta)
Hill Rom Inc.
Hypo Alpe Adria
Johnson & Johnson
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP
Mane
Ortner Gruppe
Telekom Austria
Vienna Stock Exchange
Zumtobel AG
conwert Immobilien Invest
ÖBB Holding
Österreichische Post AG
Industries
Provided by CMS
Automotive
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer products
Energy
Financial institutions
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure