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Chambers Review
The international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is well placed to handle a broad array of public law mandates. The team is regularly sought after for its strong expertise in product recalls and labelling law as well as the introduction of new regulations in the technology platforms, automotive and aviation sectors. Sanctions, foreign direct investment control and trade regulations also fall within the firm's expertise. Besides its strength in advisory work, the team is also experienced in handling administrative proceedings in front of Austria's highest courts in relation to new legislation and consumer protection. Furthermore, Freshfields is recognised for its expertise in procurement mandates, including tender procedures for large IT outsourcings and waste management. Its clientele comprises prestigious car manufacturers and technology companies as well as public entities.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Altstoff Recycling Austria on regulatory matters in the waste sector, including EU law obligations in the context of enhancing environmental protection.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields houses a highly experienced team that promptly developed solutions in this special area. The team are always available and adhere to deadlines."
"The team were very engaged, precise and client-oriented. We were taken care of comprehensively. I am very satisfied."
"I have been particulary impressed with how coordinated and prepared Freshfields are."
"The Freshfields team were always reliable, professional and handled complex topics."
"Freshfields is reliable and successful in getting different experts to coordinate to find an overall good solution to present to us."
"Freshfields houses a highly experienced team that promptly developed solutions in this special area. The team are always available and adhere to deadlines."
"The team were very engaged, precise and client-oriented. We were taken care of comprehensively. I am very satisfied."
"I have been particulary impressed with how coordinated and prepared Freshfields are."
"The Freshfields team were always reliable, professional and handled complex topics."
"Freshfields is reliable and successful in getting different experts to coordinate to find an overall good solution to present to us."
Notable Practitioners
Stephan Denk is one of Austria's leading public law experts and is well placed to advise on a myriad of matters ranging from product law to export control law. He has further expertise in procurement projects.
"Stephan Denk has a lot of experience, knows what we expect and is able to understand the complexity of a multinational company. He can convince people and works with them well."
"Stephan Denk is a brilliant and really comprehensive regulatory lawyer. If he takes something, he will do it well."
"He is very professional and goal-oriented."
"He tries to understand our problems even when they are very complex, knows our business and takes care of us. He is very reliable and we know 100% that our contracts are being taken care of."
"I like his work view, his comprehensive understanding of the subject area and his ability to come up with creative solutions. He is very reliable, competent and always gives everything great consideration."