Bernhard Kofler-Senoner
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Band 1 : Competition/European Law
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About
Provided by Bernhard Kofler-Senoner
Practice Areas
Antitrust & Competition
Compliance & Investigations
Distribution Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Career
Bernhard is a partner at CERHA HEMPEL. With 20 years’ experience in the area of competition law, he heads the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice Group comprising lawyers from its office in Vienna and its CEE offices. Bernhard is renowned for his know-how in complex (Phase II) merger control proceedings and high profile cartel proceedings at the EU and national level – this especially includes on-site advice during dawn raids. He has vast experience in designing and implementing compliance management systems and in establishing national and international distribution networks with a special focus on the tech sector. He also advises clients on damage claims that are made following competition law infringements.
Professional Memberships
Vienna Bar
IBA
Member of the „Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht“
Publications
Numerous publications on Austrian and European antitrust law and regularly publishes on competition law developments (e.g. Europe competing with China and the USA, 2019; The assessment of vertical price fixing by the German Federal Cartel Office, 2018; Austria Asphalt: A landmark decision on EU merger control, 2017).
Personal
Admitted to the Austrian Bar in 2006; Fordham University (LL.M. 2002), Fulbright Scholarship; Robert Schuman Prize; University of Innsbruck (Mag. iur. 1999, Dr. iur. 2001).
Languages Spoken
German, English
Chambers Review
Europe
Bernhard Kofler-Senoner remains one of the leading names in the Austrian competition law market thanks to his ability to advise on phase II merger clearances and high-profile cartel investigations and damages actions. In addition, he assists clients with issues under the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bernhard Kofler-Senoner has consistently demonstrated a remarkable level of expertise."
"Bernhard Kofler-Senoner's antitrust law knowledge and skills are perfect. He is strong in analysing complex antitrust matters and also has an excellent understanding of commercial aspects."
"He is a very strong competition law expert."
"His substantial expertise is reflected in the pivotal advisory roles he undertakes."
"Bernhard Kofler-Senoner has consistently demonstrated a remarkable level of expertise."
"Bernhard Kofler-Senoner's antitrust law knowledge and skills are perfect. He is strong in analysing complex antitrust matters and also has an excellent understanding of commercial aspects."
"He is a very strong competition law expert."
"His substantial expertise is reflected in the pivotal advisory roles he undertakes."
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