Find a lawyer News Worldwide Contact us Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Search About us Our thinking What we do Careers HomeWhat we doWorking globallyEuropeAustria Austria Freshfields in Austria We are the only law firm in Austria that has a strong local offering but also works truly globally. Our Vienna office gives domestic and international legal advice with one aim: to help clients achieve their objectives. We cover all practice disciplines and sectors, with particular strengths in M&A, finance, international dispute resolution, sanctions, family-owned businesses, restructuring, as well as technology, media and telecoms. Many lawyers in the Vienna office have international roots, particularly in central and eastern Europe, in addition to being licensed to practice in the most important European jurisdictions, Australia, England and the US. We not only overcome language barriers but also act as a bridge across international borders in order to provide superior worldwide service. Rooted in local expertise and an excellent network throughout the region, the Vienna office provides a powerful link to central and eastern Europe, as well as offering support in Iran, China, and other emerging markets in Africa and Latin America. Outstanding legal knowledge that extends beyond national boundaries, a cohesive team spirit, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of business markets empowers us to give clients unmatched Freshfields-standard advice that is 'made in Austria'. Recent work Advising Vonovia, a Frankfurt-listed German residential real estate company, on the voluntary takeover bid for BUWOG, an Austrian real estate company listed on the Vienna, Frankfurt and Warsaw stock exchanges, for €3.6bn. Advising Air Berlin PLC, Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG (Air Berlin) and its subsidiary, NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH, on the sale of substantially all of their respective assets. Advising Hutchison Drei Austria on the acquisition of Tele2 Austria, part of Tele2 group, for a consideration of up to €95m. The deal started as an auction process, but became bilateral once agreement on the main perimeters was reached. Advising Multi-Color Corporation, based in the US city of Cincinnati, on its acquisition of the labels business of Constantia Flexibles Group, with the deal valued at approximately $1.3bn. Advising LG Electronics and LG Corporation on their joint acquisition of the Austrian automotive supplier ZKW for €1.1bn. Print UK Offices Vienna Back to Europe Our team Announce carousel Previous Dr. Thomas Zottl Partner Vienna Dr. Willibald Plesser Partner Vienna Dr. Farid Sigari-Majd Partner Vienna Dr. Stephan Denk Partner Vienna Next Resources Recognitions Events The Swiss Franc loans: Recent developments in Croatia, Poland and Romania Investing in Iran - Protecting investments through investment treaties Iran sanctions relief implemented Brexit – what does it mean for global employers Entwurf zum Kartell- und Wettbewerbsrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2017 Neues Prospektregime - Veröffentlichung der neuen Prospektverordnung Kronzeugenregelung verlängert: Staatsanwaltschaft und Wettbewerbsbehörden intensivieren Kooperation Begutachtungsentwurf zum neuen österreichischen Datenschutzgesetz veröffentlicht! Russia, Iran, and North Korea: Practical implications of the new US sanctions law Briefing Bonn and beyond: why climate change is relevant to your business Briefing back to tab navigation Find a lawyer What we do Our thinking Careers About us Alumni Attorney advertising: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome Accessibility Legal notices Privacy Cookies Ts&Cs Responsible procurement Transparency in Supply Chains Statement Follow us Twitter LinkedIn Xing rss © 2021 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP This website uses cookies to enable, optimise and analyse site operations, as well as to provide personalised content and allow you to connect to social media. By clicking “I agree” you consent to the use of cookies for non-essential functions and the related processing of personal data. You can adjust your cookie and associated data processing preferences any time in our “Cookie Preference Manager”. Please view our cookie policy to learn more about the use of cookies on our website. Manage your cookies Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies