The ‘tailored, effective solutions’ provided by Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG assist clients in navigating FDI clearance and merger control proceedings. Under the guidance of Günter Bauer, the team also advises on EU and Austrian state aid and cartel law, with Bauer handling investigations and leniency applications in addition to bringing private enforcement claims. These are also core aspects of Robert Wagner’s practice, and he also assists with abuse of dominance matters, in addition to distribution and cooperation agreements. Stefan Wartinger focuses in particular on the telecoms, transport and energy sectors, representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance cases before the Austrian and EU authorities.
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Témoignages
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- 'Wolf Theiss’ competition practice is an excellent team with very strong experience in handling all types of competition-related work in Austria. They also provide a very practical hub for the region with offices and expertise in most CEE countries.'
- 'Robert Wagner is a great lawyer to work with. He has vast experience in all fields of Austrian competition law, in particular in merger control proceedings. He provides fast, clear, concise, practical and accurate advice. He is available and always delivers on time.'
- 'This firm excels through its high level of specialisation, particularly in EU and competition law. The team consistently delivers tailored, effective solutions by deeply understanding both the legal landscape and the specific needs of the client’s industry.'
- 'Our key contacts at the firm are Günter Bauer and Robert Wagner, both of whom have consistently impressed us with their deep expertise and strategic approach.'
- 'Very skilled and responsive team; pleasant to work with.'
- 'I have worked with Stefan Wartinger in competition and merger control matters. Excellent cooperation, very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Wolf Theiss have unmatched experience of dealing with challenging issues in Austrian competition law and they understand the needs of international clients.'
- 'Günter Bauer is our key point of contact at Wolf Theiss and he is able to provide an unmatched blend of technical expertise and practical thinking. He is the stand-out member of the team.'
Clients clés
- ALSO
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- KKR
- Pfizer
- PORR
- XXXLutz
Points forts
- Represented the XXXLutz Group in EU merger control proceedings before the European Commission related to the client's acquisition of sole control over Conforama Iberia.
- Advised Pfizer with regards to Austrian merger control aspects of the acquisition of Seagan.
- Represented PORR in proceedings before the Austrian cartel court.
Avocats
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Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Responsable de la pratique
Günter Bauer
Autres avocats clés
Robert Wagner; Stefan Wartinger