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Competition/European Law - Austria
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Taylor Wessing's Austrian team often collaborates with the firm's offices in Germany and the UK on competition law matters. The team has a strong focus on compliance matters, advising on the competition law aspects of commercial agreements. The law firm also acts on merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates, including the Austrian aspects of multi-jurisdictional filings. It also represents clients in challenges to authority decisions.

Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing assisted the Heinzel Group with the competition law aspects of its acquisition of UPM-Kymmene Austria.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Eckel
3
Band 3

Martin Eckel frequently assists clients with merger clearance notifications and competition law compliance matters. He also represents clients in appeals against fines following investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.

"It is always a pleasure to work with him."

"Not only does he have vast knowledge in his field of expertise, but he also has a great understanding of foreign legal systems, which makes him an excellent partner to work with on multinational legal transactions and matters."

"He has a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to staying up to date about legal developments."

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Competition/European Law

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Martin Eckel
3
Band 3