Competition/European Law

The standout individual in the Austrian competition law market, Hanno Wollmann particularly impresses for his involvement in a number of high-profile cartel investigations and follow-on damages actions. In addition, he represents clients in market investigations and merger clearance filings, including those requiring a phase II investigation.

"He is the walking Wikipedia of competition law."

"He has in-depth knowledge of our industry and can translate theoretical knowledge into industry-specific recommendations."

Franz Urlesberger remains a key name in the Austrian competition law market who is noted for his broad competition law practice. He offers key expertise in merger control filings, including those that require phase II investigations, as well as in behavioural investigations at both the Austrian and European levels. He also has notable experience in high-profile private enforcement cases.

"His expertise and commercial awareness are very strong, combined with excellent service around updates or developments."

"He's very responsive and good in what he does."

Christoph Haid enters the rankings this year on the back of strong referee feedback and his involvement in high-profile behavioural investigations and follow-on damages actions. He offers additional experience in foreign direct investment notifications.

"He is just super responsive and takes away any kinds of concerns that things could happen."

"Christoph Haid is absolutely great - he has a very commercial approach, so we can ask if we need to file and he has a very experienced judgement and is very responsive and commercially minded."

"Christoph Haid is always available and always there. He provides good drafting so there is no need to worry."

Stefanie Stegbauer assists clients with high-profile follow-on damages claims, as well as advising on competition law compliance programmes.

"She is an excellent lawyer."

"She is very experienced in compliance issues."

Based in Brussels, Volker Weiss is admitted to the Bar in Austria and has experience in advising clients on merger filings and FDI notifications before the EU and Austrian authorities. He also frequently assists with the competition-focused analysis of transactions that centre on Central and Eastern Europe.

"Clients benefit from his far-sighted approach and are always well informed on strategy and risks ahead. Volker is unassuming, very pleasant to work with and simply gets the job done."

"Volker Weiss is totally service-minded, totally reliable, has a great network across the CEE region and is geared to provide workable solutions for international clients."

"It is extremely pleasant and smooth to work with him."

"Volker Weiss is an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable on all EU matters. He is extremely dedicated to the client and very easy to get along with."