Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
Contact number
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Chambers Review
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
- Freshfields advised Borealis on the sale of its nitrogen business to Agrofert for an enterprise value of EUR810 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields stands out among the other law firms. They are always super sharp, super smart and creative in helping structure deals."
"Freshfields is the number-one address for complex matters."
"The team has in-depth knowledge of M&A matters and offers strong support with fast turnarounds."
"The firm possesses a strong ability to understand the complexity of the idiosyncrasies of our business."
"Freshfields stands out among the other law firms. They are always super sharp, super smart and creative in helping structure deals."
"Freshfields is the number-one address for complex matters."
"The team has in-depth knowledge of M&A matters and offers strong support with fast turnarounds."
"The firm possesses a strong ability to understand the complexity of the idiosyncrasies of our business."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Freshfields
Austria