Well-versed in private equity transactions, Binder Grösswang’s team works closely with members of teams such as tax, banking and finance, and dispute resolution to assist clients in both domestic and international M&A, and reorganisations, while also offering vast knowledge of related regulatory aspects. The group is experienced in a variety of sectors, including automotive, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy, and frequently advises on joint ventures, spin-offs, and corporate governance matters. Important team members include Thomas Schirmer, who is a name to note for international auction proceedings and corporate law expert Andreas Hable, and Christian Zwick.

Reputed for a strong presence across the entire CEE region, Cerha Hempel‘s multifaceted repertoire includes advice on share acquisition, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions, with noteworthy experience in public M&A and post-transactional topics. Heading the takeover & antitrust department, Albert Birkner comfortably operates across the full range of M&A, public takeovers, and corporate reorganisations. Birkner is well supported by Nadine Leitner, who is another partner with a track record of regional deals. Clemens Hasenauer heads the corporate transactions group and is recommended for advice on cross-border joint ventures, while Johannes Aehrenthal chairs the firm’s corporate and commercial department, with his recent work highlights include heavyweight industrial deals.

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)’s full-service offering includes proficiency in advising fintechs on transactional and regulatory matters, as well as a track record in handling reorganisations, with a particular focus on the banking and insurance sectors. Described by clients as ‘a great team managed by leading partners in their fields’, the department’s broad sector experience extends to work for clients from the energy, telecoms, technology, and media industries and frequently involves CEE jurisdictions. The practice is led by the expert for cross-border transactions, Roman Perner. Christian Herbst’s busy workload encompasses private M&A, public takeovers, and corporate finance, while Sascha Hödl frequently advises management and supervisors boards on corporate law matters. Maximilian Lang is another name to note for cross-border transactions, while Sascha Schulz is adept at public M&A and private equity-related work.

Advice on cross-border M&A  is at the core of Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG practice, with the firm’s client roaster encompassing domestic and international corporates, private equity houses and startups, who benefit from the team’s seamless cooperation with departments such as IP, regulatory, data protection, and employment. Clients praise the department’s ‘excellent legal skills’, which could recently be demonstrated in a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, real estate, and transport. Practice head Florian Kusznier has a wealth of experience in the healthcare and life science segments, and Horst Ebhardt’s broad practice extends to corporate finance and governance matters. Daniel Höhnl joined in December 2023 from Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte), further bolstering the group’s capabilities in ESG-related matters and corporate law.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH specialises in supporting foreign investors in their activities in the Austrian market and frequently acts in cross-border transactions with a particular focus on the financial services, telecoms, energy and digital infrastructure segments. Peter Huber leads the practice and is renowned for his capabilities in M&A, encompassing both privatisations and public takeovers, and corporate law, including corporate governance. Well-versed in ESG-related matters, Georg Gutfleisch was promoted to partner in February 2024.

Highlighted by clients for ‘delivering a high quality service’, DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH maintains a strong position in the market, with the team’s broad practice extending to management buyouts, carve-out transactions, and cross-border acquisitions. Leading both the firm’s private M&A and the CEE practice group, Martin Brodey focuses on international M&A and the full range of corporate law, whereas Andreas Mayr heads the public M&A team and is a key contact for public takeovers. Offering niche expertise in the fibre sector, Patricia Backhausen specialises in tech-related M&A.

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s team leverages knowledge from the firm’s finance, capital markets, and restructuring specialists to advise clients comprehensively on the full gamut of M&A and frequently acts in multijurisdictional transactions. The department is jointly steered by the ‘extremely experienced’ Peter Winkler, who also co-leads the firm’s finance and capital markets group, and Josef Schmidt, who excels at the intersection of M&A, corporate, financial regulatory, and capital markets law with a specialism in private equity transactions.

Known for experience in the gaming and entertainment segment, BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law is recommended for advice on fund structuring and M&A in the startup field. Leading numerous of the firm’s cross-border matters involving international gamblinglaw, Thomas Talos heads the practice alongside Roman Rericha, whose corporate and M&A capabilities extend to strength in private equity and venture capital transactions. Both are well-supported by transaction expert Stephan Strass.

Highlighted by clients for combining ‘legal excellence and business drive in an outstanding way’, DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice under the leadership of Elisabeth Stichmann is recommended for multijurisdictional transactions, with clients benefiting from the expertise gathered in the firm’s various international offices. Specialising in both corporate and capital markets law, Maria Doralt comfortably operates across the full spectrum of cross-border M&A, while Ekaterina Larens, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, is well versed in advising clients setting up their business in Austria.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners‘s team offers a wealth of experience in the banking and payment services segments, while also frequently receiving instructions from industrial companies from fields such as energy and medical devices, and energy. Important team members include Markus Fellner, who is an expert in banking transactions and corporate restructurings; Paul Luiki, who focuses on cross-border transactions in the CEE region and the US, and Lukas Flener, who covers M&A as well as related competition law topics.

Geared to support clients with both private and public M&A deals, Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH demonstrates strength in private equity transactions, with noteworthy experience in the transport and technology segments. Key contacts in the team include Philipp Kinsky, who exemplifies the firm’s vast knowledge of the startup sector and is described by clients as an ‘outstanding and compassionate lawyer’, and Christoph Wildmoser, who excels in M&A and corporate finance matters.

Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG advises buyers and sellers from an array of sectors, including energy, pharma, financial, and IT, on international M&A deals, and is particularly recommended for transaction that involve multiple jurisdictions. Leading the department alongside Gerhard Hermann, Eva-Maria Ségur-Cabanac ‘s areas of expertise include ESG-related instructions, whereas Hermann is well regarded for proficiency in corporate governance matters and private equity transactions.

Jank Weiler Operenyi works closely with the firm’s tax specialists and other experts in the firm’s international offices to provide clients with a comprehensive offering, which extends to corporate reorganisations and corporate litigation. Co-head Alexander Operenyi leads on M&A instructions, whereas co-head Maximilian Weiler covers corporate law with recent work highlights including the support of a client post-merger and advice on corporate governance. Johannes Lutterotti was promoted to partner in January 2024 and handles a busy workload, including advice on joint ventures and multi-jurisdictional M&A deals.

 

KPMG Law - Buchberger Ettmayer Rechtsanwälte GmbH ‘s areas of expertise include multijurisdictional M&A deals, as well as the structuring and implementation of reorganisation projects, with recent instructions originating from the financial, energy, and life science segments. Furthermore, the team is well equipped to handle corporate disputes and is led by Wendelin Ettmayer, who focuses on cross-border M&A in the TMT and financial services segments.

EY Law - Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ‘very responsive and dedicated’ team is known for its vast knowledge of cross-border reorganisations and restructurings and frequently advises on public and private M&A deals and joint ventures. Helen Pelzmann covers the full array of corporate topics and leads the practice alongside Mario Gall, who leads on M&A instructions. Heading the firm’s Salzburg office, Katrin Speigner was promoted to partner in July 2024.

Fielding a ‘committed team with outstanding expertise’ SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH is well regarded for its experience in the energy industry, and frequently supports clients with the transfer of shares, including advice on purchase and share option agreements. Corporate law expert Franz Mittendorfer heads the department alongside Immanuel Gerstner , who is a key contact for cross-border and real estate transactions. Lukas Leitner was promoted to partner in October 2023. Michael Kienzl joined in October 2023 from Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG and handles restructuring matters.

DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH handles a varied workload, which includes a focus on corporate litigation such as post-M&A and shareholder disputes. The team is particularly recommended for handling matters in the gaming and sports betting segments, while also offering experience in sectors such as banking, insurance, and telecommunications. Christoph Diregger complements the firm’s portfolio with capital markets expertise and steers the team alongside corporate law and M&A expert Christoph Leitgeb.

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH‘s multifaceted practice extends to private equity corporate transactions, private M&A, and commercial contracts such as distribution, license, and franchise contracts. Praised by clients for having an ‘exceptional business acumen’, practice head Rainer Kaspar is well versed in handling cross-border transactions and provides frequent support to clients on corporate governance.

 

PwC Legal Austria-oehner & partner‘s multidisciplinary offering leverages the firm’s international network encompassing advice on cross-border transactions including related tax issues, with recent instructions from the energy, financial services, and insurance businesses. Christian Oehner co-heads the department alongside Michael Lind, who is a key contact for distressed M&A deals, joint ventures, and restructuring.

Housing a team of ‘experienced experts with exceptional knowledge’, Schindler Attorneys specialises in private equity transactions and corporate structuring. M&A expert Clemens Philipp Schindler, who is also recommended for transaction-related tax issues, leads the practice alongside corporate finance expert Florian Cvak. New hires include Michaela Pelinka, who joined in October 2024 from bpv Hügel and focuses on M&A and real estate matters.

Leveraging connections to the firm’s wide network, Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH is a port of call for cross-border transactions and receives instructions from both domestic and international clients, with the team’s repertoire encompassing advice on the structuring of companies, joint ventures, and restructurings in a variety of industries including TMT, energy, and life sciences. Philip Hoflehner heads the practice and has specialisms in private equity transactions and leveraged buyouts.

Eversheds Sutherland Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice collaborates seamlessly with experts from offices across the globe with a workload which includes the support of clients entering the Austrian market as well as handling share acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Alexander Stolitzka is a name to note for real estate-related M&A and steers the team alongside Silva Palzer, who combines transactional experience with knowledge of employment law.

Highlighted by clients for ‘great knowledge, good technical skills, and a practical approach’, GRAF ISOLA‘s recent workload includes sanction-related corporate compliance and divestments, multijurisdictional M&A, as well as reorganisations. Co-head Ferdinand Graf frequently acts in matters with relations to Eastern European countries, while co-head Andreas Edlinger covers restructurings and share acquisitions.

Boutique law firm Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte ’s ‘highly experienced’ team covers the full gamut of M&A, private equity transactions and corporate restructurings. The practice is headed by the corporate law expert Bernd Taucher and the ‘great counsellor’ Wolfgang Graf, who specialises in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and finance transactions.

With a client roster which ranges from family-owned businesses to listed companies, Grama Schwaighofer Vondrak Rechtsanwälte combines expertise in corporate law with expert advice on tax issues. The team is proficient in real estate-related matters and highlighted by clients for ‘outstanding legal skills’. Practice head Bernd Grama is adept at M&A and contract law.

Torggler Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice includes advice on structuring joint ventures, management buyouts, due diligence in sale transactions, and contract negotiations. Described by clients as ‘a gem in the market’, Kathrin Weber‘s multifaceted portfolio extends to incorporation, cross-border transactions, and commercial agreements. Weber co-chairs the team alongside Reinhard Kautz, who is equipped to handle both M&A and corporate law matters.