Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
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+43 1 404 43 0Chambers 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."
Belgrade-based practitioner Radivoje Petrikić advises prominent Austrian clients from the manufacturing and telecommunications sectors on acquisitions, asset sales and market entries in Serbia.
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Austria