Demonstrating proficiency across a variety of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, and transport, Cerha Hempel has established experience in domestic and EU public law litigation and frequently represents clients in proceedings before the European Court of Justice. The team is jointly steered by Hans Kristoferitsch, who is well known for his expertise in state aid matters, and Stefan Huber, who has a strong pedigree in higher educational law. Armin Schwabl‘s focus areas encompass product regulation as well as waste and environmental law.
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  • ‘Superb knowledge of Austrian administrative law. Straight to the point with great accuracy.’

  • ‘Armin Schwabl is an excellent lawyer - always courteous and available, friendly, with a critical and open view of the aspects to be discussed, always keeping both sides in mind.’

  • ‘Very easy to work with. They explain issues and solutions to issues very well.’

  • ‘Our first address whenever a public law issue arises in Austria. They have outstanding legal skills and the ability to find common ground and viable solutions.'

  • 'Very flexible, pragmatic and solution-oriented team of experts in public law areas. There is no question about the team's professional competence and highly appreciated pragmatism. Stefan Huber has in-depth experience within his field. He enjoys what he is doing and the team works very well together.’
  • ‘Armin Schwabl is always available, superfast, and capable of breaking down complex matters for me to easily understand and form my decisions. The team always put my company‘s interests at the centre of their activities.'

  • ‘The team at Cerha Hempel, especially around Armin Schwabl, shines not because of innovations, but an immediate response at all times and very open attitude, setting out all pros and cons of different strategies.’

  • 'Hans Kristoferitsch advises us with extensive knowledge and many years of experience. His advice is always legally sound and at the same time practice-oriented. The cooperation is very pleasant.'

Kernmandanten

  • SES Spar European Shopping Centers
  • Republic of Austria
  • RHI Magnesita
  • Austrian Students’ Union
  • Bloch3
  • HPE
  • Lenzing AG
  • ASFINAG
  • Austrian Power Grid AG (“APG”)
  • Vienna International Airport

Highlight-Mandate

  • Represented SPAR in complaints before the European Commission against the Hungarian retail tax.
  • Providing RHI Magnesita with group-wide advice on sanctions compliance.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Hans Kristoferitsch; Stefan Huber

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Armin Schwabl