Cerha Hempel excels at assisting clients with securing Phase I merger clearances, coordinating these efforts at the Austrian and EU level, and is also instructed in private enforcement and follow-on damage claims arising out of cartel investigations. ‘Star individual’ Bernhard Kofler-Senoner steers the practice, wielding his understanding of Austrian and EU cartel law for clients on both sides of cartel proceedings, where he works alongside Michael Mayer, and with additional expertise in navigating Phase I and II merger hearings. Handling both the defence side of cartel proceedings and acting for clients in relation to merger control matters, Anna Wolf-Posch is called upon by clients requiring competition advice on cross-border acquisitions and for assistance with day-to-day competition issues.
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- 'Very efficient and intellectually brilliant.'
- 'Bernhard Kofler-Senoner is a star individual - sharp, efficient and with a relentless drive to the client's goal.'
- 'The team works with great precision, is very responsive and delivers consistently high quality.'
- 'The CERHA HEMPEL team provides high-quality advice, in particular in the areas of EU and competition law and litigation in a fast, precise and pragmatic way. We like their proactive and business-oriented approach.'
- 'Bernhard Kofler-Senoner is one of the top competition lawyers in Austria, combining high level know-how with the ability to manage big cases.'
- 'The lawyers here are not only specialists in their fields but also excel at explaining complex legal matters in an understandable way. We felt well supported at all times, and it was clear that the firm is driven by passion and dedication to its clients' interests.'
- 'Bernhard Kofler-Senoner's strategic thinking and attention to detail were invaluable. He has a unique ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable steps.'
- 'Extremely responsive, with a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of our business and the market. Easy to deal with and a very high level of service.'
Kernmandanten
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- OMV AG
- RHI Magnesita N.V.
- STRABAG SE
- Pittel+Brausewetter Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- SPAR HOLDING AG and Hervis Sport - und Modegesellschaft m.b.H.
- Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG
- City of Vienna
- Miodrag Kostić/AGRI EUROPE CYPRUS LTD
- SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH/O N Sunde AS
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Cisco Systems Inc. on merger control challenges tied to its acquisitions of Isovalent Inc, Splunk Inc. and Accedian Holdings Inc.
- Advised RHI Magnesita N.V. on the merger control aspects of its acquisitions of Resco Products, Inc. and P-D Refractories.
- Advised Agri Europe Cyprus Ltd on the merger control and FDI aspects of its intended acquisition of shares in Addiko Bank AG.
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.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Bernhard Kofler-Senoner
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Anna Wolf-Posch; Michael Mayer; Philipp Schaubach; Zakar Stepanyan