Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Central & Eastern Europe
Band 2
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Provided by Schoenherr
Our core practice is advising and representing clients on transactions and complex corporate and commercial matters. Over the years, the practice group has built an outstanding record on in Austria and throughout CEE/SEE.
Schoenherr’s m&a teams advise on national and cross-border transactions, including private m&a, public tender offers, transactions for listed companies, private equity and venture capital transactions, auction sales, privatisations, strategic alliances and joint ventures.
Dedicated teams within the practice group focus on restructuring and insolvency, working together with the firm’s insolvency specialists to advise on distressed companies m&a. Together with the firm’s regulatory specialists, the corporate/m&a group has developed industry-specific expertise covering inter alia the following sectors: energy, financial institutions, telecoms, automotive, media and pharmaceuticals.
Chambers Review
Schoenherr has a vast network covering the CEE and SEE regions, with highly regarded partners based in Serbia, the Czech Republic and Austria who stand out for their proven ability to coordinate cross-border teams on the due diligence and transactional aspects of international deals, mergers and joint venture agreements. The law firm leads on multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and disposals, as well as associated restructuring operations. The team is comfortable assisting clients across a wide range of industries, notably energy, technology, manufacturing and finance.
Work Highlights
- Schoenherr advised Carrier on its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions, valued at EUR12 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth and breadth of the Schoenherr team enables it to provide solutions to complex matters in multiple legal areas."
"We had a very good impression of the law firm and its ability to handle a complex M&A transaction. In particular, the team knew how to move things forward towards signing and closing, without getting distracted on the way."
"Schoenherr tackles each matter with ease and provides workable solutions within a very short timeframe."
"I know the lawyers at Schoenherr and I can trust them."
"Schoenherr has been our primary choice as we received pragmatic and to-the-point advice."
"The depth and breadth of the Schoenherr team enables it to provide solutions to complex matters in multiple legal areas."
"We had a very good impression of the law firm and its ability to handle a complex M&A transaction. In particular, the team knew how to move things forward towards signing and closing, without getting distracted on the way."
"Schoenherr tackles each matter with ease and provides workable solutions within a very short timeframe."
"I know the lawyers at Schoenherr and I can trust them."
"Schoenherr has been our primary choice as we received pragmatic and to-the-point advice."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Vienna, Markus Piuk demonstrates longstanding expertise in cross-border disposals in the CEE region for a clientele comprising Europe-wide retailers and companies active in the logistics and manufacturing sectors.
"Markus Piuk knows his job in M&A and keeps the ball rolling. He never loses sight of the ultimate goal of getting the deal done."
"Markus Piuk is smart and flexible, and has been a trusted adviser over many years."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schoenherr
Central & Eastern Europe
Members
Provided by Schoenherr
Head of Department
Alexandra Doytchinova
Ilko Stoyanov
Matija Vojnović
Monica Cojocaru
Robert Bachner
Slaven Moravčević
Vladimír Cížek
Clients
Provided by Schoenherr
Assa Abloy
Government of Montenegro
Groupe SEB
Kansai Paint
Mondi Group
OMV
Orange Moldova
Raiffeisen Bank International
Société Générale
Vienna Insurance Group
Industries
Provided by Schoenherr
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure
Utilities