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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Borealis on the sale of its nitrogen business to Agrofert for an enterprise value of EUR810 million.

Strengths

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"Freshfields stands out among the other law firms. They are always super sharp, super smart and creative in helping structure deals."

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"Freshfields is the number-one address for complex matters."

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"The team has in-depth knowledge of M&A matters and offers strong support with fast turnarounds."

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Global

"The firm possesses a strong ability to understand the complexity of the idiosyncrasies of our business."

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Zottl
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Thomas Zottl
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Senior Statespeople

Experienced practitioner Thomas Zottl is appreciated for his longstanding expertise in the Austrian M&A market. He assists on large-scale and often cross-border divestments in the finance sector.

"Thomas is a long-term trusted partner."

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Konrad Groeller
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Konrad Groeller
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Band 1

Konrad Groeller is a leading and trusted adviser to both Austrian family-owned businesses and prominent automotive manufacturers, renowned for his strength in strategic sales and investments.

"Konrad is highly service-oriented with a deep understanding of our needs. He's one of the smartest lawyers I've ever worked with."

"A super bright guy who is full of energy and pleasant to work with."

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Farid Sigari-Majd
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Farid Sigari-Majd
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Band 3

Prominent manufacturers and banks mandate Farid Sigari-Majd for his strength in complex, cross-border acquisitions and divestments. He also assists clients with the set-up of Austrian branches. Farid Sigari-Majd heads Freshfields' Iran desk.

"Farid is a commercially minded lawyer."

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Thomas Zottl
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Thomas Zottl
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Senior Statespeople
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Konrad Groeller
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Konrad Groeller
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Band 1
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Farid Sigari-Majd
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Farid Sigari-Majd
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Band 3
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