Environmental and climate change law are the key areas of focus for Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte), with environmental impact assessments being a key part of the firm’s offering. The firm regularly advises infrastructure and renewable energy developers in relation to obtaining the necessary construction permits from public bodies, and has also supported technology companies involved in developing self-driving cars, AI products and drones. The practice group is led by a four-part team consisting of Bernd Rajal, Christian Schmelz, Günther Leissler and Johannes Stalzer and also includes counsel Benjamin Schlatter.
Administrative law and public sector in Austria
Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
Practice head(s):
Bernd Rajal; Christian Schmelz; Günther Leissler; Johannes Stalzer
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin Schlatter
Testimonials
‘Far ahead of all other law firms in Austria concerning energy sector and environmental impact assessment law in connection with all related legal matters. Always on time. Thinking out of the box, developing perfect solutions collaborating with the best of the best, exceptional network.’
‘Bernd Rajal is super pragmatic and has strong business acumen.’
‘Christian Schmelz’s work is characterised by meticulousness, speed and perfection. Benjamin Schlatter is an excellent expert as well. He delivers sound analyses of complicated problems, brings in new ideas and helps to develop good solutions.’
‘When it comes to administrative and constitutional law, Schoenherr’s public law group is known as No. 1 in the market. We fully understand why. They have unparalleled expertise not only in planning and environment, but also in many other fields of public law as well as in constitutional law. When it comes to proceedings before the Constitutional Court and the High Administrative Court, you almost feel how highly respected they are at these high courts.’
‘Christian Schmelz is probably the most regarded practitioner in this field and regarded as the “doyen” of public law. He is at the forefront of all new developments in public and environmental law and also in political or ecological developments. He is simply outstanding: his technical and ecological competence is extraordinarily high.’
‘Christian Schmelz and his team are absolute connoisseurs of the matter and represent us brilliantly in approval procedures. Pending problems are recognised and solved as best as possible to the satisfaction of the customer.’
‘Johannes Stalzer: competent, diligent, solution-oriented, reliable, good understanding of the business context and the legal concerns.’
‘The Schoenherr regulatory team led by Christian Schmelz has irrefutably strong expertise in the field. As a client, we are facing good listeners and we can rely on a top-notch strategy and relentless execution. The entire team is very good at compiling concise, easy to read, and crystal clear verbal and written pleading. Sometimes it does not need an army, but a well-trained and prepared assassin to win a battle. This is exactly what Schoenherr delivers. Silently.’
Key clients
SpaceX/Starlink
BASF SE
Österreichische Bundesforste (ÖBF)
Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H. (BIG)
Autobahnen- u Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-AG (ASFINAG)
Österreichische Bundesbahn (ÖBB)
Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG
Wiener Stadtwerke Holding
UBER
Sony
Vienna International Airport
European Commission
Red Bull
UniCredit
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
VERBUND
Flixbus
Austrian Chamber of Commerce
Association of Austrian Pharmacies
EXAA Energy Exchange
Monier Group
Lime
WIPARK
Wiener Lokalbahnen (passenger and cargo)
Wiener Netze
Infoscreen (GEWISTA)
OMV AG (E&P)
Österreichische Post AG
EVN AG
Federal Minister of Energy of Austria
Netz Niederösterreich (distribution company)
Stadt Wien
Wien Energie
Gewista
JCDecaux
Work highlights
- Advising SpaceX on all public law and regulatory aspects in relation to the rollout of the Starlink satellite internet constellation services to Austria, CEE and SEE.
- Advising the City of Vienna and Wien Energie on the handling of all legal aspects concerning the decarbonisation of the entire Vienna building infrastructure.
- Advised the Public Broadcast Company (ORF) on the successful closing of the TV internet streaming gap before the Austrian Constitutional Court.
bpv Hügel
Energy and healthcare sector clients, in addition to municipalities, regularly instruct bpv Hügel on environmental and procurement matters, in addition to state aid proceedings. The firm makes use of its Brussels office to act on matters that are tied to the EU, advising on the implication of European administrative and public directives on Austrian state bodies and private companies. The practice group is jointly led by Christian Schneider, who has extensive experience advising on a range of administrative matters, including public procurement, EU and environmental law, and Christian Macho, who is active in the construction and real estate sectors as well as advising on regional planning law.
Practice head(s):
Christian Schneider; Christian Macho
Testimonials
‘Strong team of remarkably capable and knowledgeable experts, ensuring great support and never missing a single deadline. Impressive track record of wins.’
‘Outstanding level of knowledge and expertise, solution oriented with sound understanding of our business requirements in a wide range of topics. Full availability, dedication and reliability also in periods of multiple legal cases in parallel.’
‘bpv Hügel provides advice on every aspect of administrative law within the public sector. They respond quickly, and are extremely competent and straight forward.’
‘Christian Macho: I very much appreciate his legal competence combined with his personal experience. This makes his advice in administrative law extremely valuable.’
Key clients
Mayer & Co GmbH
British American Tobacco
Austrian Association of Cities (Österreichischer Städtebund)
Marktgemeinde Maria Enzersdorf
City of St. Pölten (State Capital of Lower Austria)
Marktgemeinde Alland
Work highlights
- Advised Mayer Gruppe on environmental law matters.
- Advised British American Tobacco on all tobacco-related matters.
- Continuing to provide advice to the Marktgemeinde Maria Enzersdorf on all administrative law matters.
Cerha Hempel
Cerha Hempel is regularly instructed to plead cases before both Austrian courts and the ECJ, arguing cases that are at the intersection of public and EU law. Beyond this, the firm focuses on advising clients in regulated industries on matters of environmental, public procurement, hospital and higher education law as well as consumer goods regulations. EU, state aid and data protection expert Hans Kristoferitsch leads the team alongside Stefan Huber, who is a specialist in higher education law. Armin Schwabl advises on product regulation, focusing on the food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors.
Practice head(s):
Hans Kristoferitsch; Stefan Huber
Other key lawyers:
Armin Schwabl
Testimonials
‘I am particularly impressed by the quality of the whole team. If one lawyer is not available, I can call any of his colleagues who is not only fully briefed but always gives the same top level advice. Their legal knowledge is as fantastic as is their strategic thinking.’
‘Hans Kristoferitsch is very diligent and has broad knowledge not only in administrative law, but also in criminal and data protection law. Moreover, he literally knows the whole Austrian legal community, which is a real asset.’
‘Stefan Huber has maybe the shortest turn around times I have seen with a lawyer and is always available. He is a strategic thinker with in-depth legal knowledge.’
‘Customer focused, speak in plain language.’
Key clients
SES Spar European Shopping Centers
RHI Magnesita
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Stadler Rail AG
ASFINAG
Republic of Austria
Austrian Power Grid AG
Vienna International Airport
SPAR
Via donau
Philip Morris Austria GmbH
ISTA (Institute of Science and Technology Austria)
(Österreichische) Hochschüler_innenschaft
Wien Holding
Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
WIEN ENERGIE
Work highlights
- Acted for European shopping centre giant SES in various administrative and court proceedings on the enlargement of one of Austria’s largest shopping malls.
- Represented Austrian University Boku in the first Austrian proctoring supreme court case.
- Advised RHI Magnesita on the legal aspects of introducing circular economy aspects into the Austria wide waste management.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH focuses on providing advice at the intersection of public and commercial law, assisting energy and pharmaceuticals clients with matters ranging from trade and EU state aid work to regulatory and construction mandates. The practice routinely represents clients before the state and federal administrative courts in addition to the constitutional court and has been involved in complex litigation in relation to the Austrian government’s Covid policies. Public procurement, EU and antitrust law specialist Bernt Elsner and public commercial law expert Robert Keisler lead the practice, while Thomas Hamerl is responsible for energy and construction law matters in addition to public procurement work.
Practice head(s):
Bernt Elsner; Robert Keisler
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Hamerl
Key clients
Enerox
VX Fiber
Hydrofy
Medical University of Vienna (Medizinische Universität Wien)
Österreichische Post AG
Vienna Tourist Board
Breitband Holding
Feibra GmbH
Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH
commonsun
European Investment Bank, Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich
G31 Glasfaser Bezirk Weiz
Work highlights
- Represented Ö-Bonus Club GmbH before the data protection authority, the Federal Administrative Court and the Administrative Court in relation to alleged GDPR violations.
- Represented Österreichische Post AG in almost 200 matters before the Supreme Administrative Court and Constitutional Court concerning claims filed against the Republic of Austria for compensating the remuneration paid to the client’s employees while quarantined for Covid-19 infections.
- Providing ongoing advice regarding public law issues concerning the conducting of experiments on animals to the Medical University of Vienna.
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
Environmental matters form the core of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners' administrative law practice, with work including environmental due diligence processes and applications for environmental licences for real estate projects. In addition, the firm advises clients on the implications of EU directives for their businesses, and it is also able to assist with constitutional and energy law work as well as public-private partnerships. Team leader Michael Hecht represents state and federal bodies in addition to foreign and domestic companies, advising on questions of procurement and public commercial law. Markus Kabaja focuses on real estate and construction law alongside his public commercial law practice.
Practice head(s):
Michael Hecht
Other key lawyers:
Markus Kajaba
Key clients
ARGE Hausfeld
City of Feldkirch
DONAUTURM Aussichtsturm- und Restaurantbetriebsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Gemeinnützige Bau- und Wohnungsgenossenschaft “Wien-Süd” eGenmbH
Mischek Bauträger Service GmbH
ÖBB Infrastruktur AG
Province of Vorarlberg
Vorarlberger Energienetze GmbH
SORAVIA
Viadonau
Wirtschaftskammer Oberösterreich
Work highlights
- Advising ÖBB Infrastruktur AG concerning the upgrade of new the Lower Inn Valley railway (Unterinntalbahn) in Tyrol.
- Advising a consortium of several project developers on the implementation of the environmental impact assessment for an urban development project from the conception to the implementation of the procedure in all aspects of environmental law and nature conservation law.
- Advising the State of Vorarlberg and the City of Feldkirch on approval proceedings for the Feldkirch city tunnel.
Niederhuber & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH
The team at Niederhuber & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH assists companies in the energy, circular economy, heavy industry and environmental sectors on matters pertaining to energy and climate law. Furthermore, the firm strengthened its public procurement offering by entering into an informal partnership with procurement specialists Heid & Partner. Martin Niederhuber acts at the intersection of public commercial law and environmental law, with a particular strength in plant-related mandates. Peter Sander is an experienced environmental crime lawyer and also supports clients requiring advice on environmental issues in relation to projects. Paul Reichel specialises in conservation and water law, while Florian Stangl focuses on energy matters, and David Suchanek specialises in environmental and energy matters, with expertise in plant and waste law.
Practice head(s):
Martin Niederhuber; Paul Reichel; Peter Sander
Other key lawyers:
David Suchanek; Florian Stangl
Testimonials
‘This firm has a very strong focus on public law and all the partners are highly specialised in the different fields of the regulatory sectors. So the partners of this “boutique” law firm are the people to ask if you have any need for advice in public law. They also have two offices in regional capitals, which is quite useful and very helpful to face the regional/federal aspects and practices in Austrian public law.’
‘Florian Stangl is an expert in public law with a “hands on” mindset, and a strong focus on economical and practical solutions.’
Key clients
Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Transport and Innovation
VERBUND Group (VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH, VERBUND Green Power GmbH; VERBUND Energy4Business GmbH)
Flughafen Salzburg GmbH (Airport Salzburg)
ASFINAG Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-AG
Austrian Power Grid AG
EVN AG; EVN Wärme GmbH; EVN Wärmekraftwerke GmbH
Wien Holding GmbH
Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr, Telekommunikation
Vöslauer Mineralwasser GmbH
Schmittenhöhebahn AG
Stipits Entsorgung GmbH
Vereinigung der Österreichischen Zementindustrie
WEB Windenergie AG
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
Fachvereinigung Mineralwolleindustrie
Loacker Recycling GmbH
ECOWIND Handels- & Wartungs-GmbH
Federal Chamber of Labour (Bundesarbeitskammer) and Chamber of Labour Vienna (Arbeiterkammer Wien)
Work highlights
- Advising VERBUND and its subsidiaries on various legal issues relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
- Representing the Association of the Austrian Cement Industry and its members (nine Austrian cement plants) in all legal and strategic issues of environmental, antitrust, and public law.
- Representing Schmittenhöhebahn AG in an environmental impact assessment approval procedure for a connection of a new valley area to the existing ski area in the province of Salzburg.
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG specialises in advising regulated sector clients on questions of environmental and planning law, and trade and constitutional matters. The firm is increasingly taking on work pertaining to FDI controls, tightened by the Investment Control Act 2020, and sanctions, while continuing its work with regard to measures taken by the state during the Covid pandemic. Practice head Kurt Retter advises on regulatory matters for energy, telecoms and rail companies. Senior counsel Harald Strahberger assists with a broad range of public law issues including environment, energy, trade, state aid and data protection matters.
Practice head(s):
Kurt Retter
Other key lawyers:
Harald Strahberger
Key clients
Agrofert
Cellnex Telecom
Federal State of Lower Austria (Land Niederösterreich)
Lifebrain S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Lifebrain and its Austrian affiliates on a number of matters related to its market entry into Austria and Covid-testing.
- Advised clients including Meta (Facebook), WhatsApp, Instagram and Twitter on an ongoing basis with respect to the application of the CPA as well as the “Hate-on-the-Internet” act.
Binder Grösswang
Binder Grösswang specialises in advising clients seeking to navigate Austria’s FDI regulations, assisting companies that are looking to invest in or purchase local companies. Questions of competition and trade law, environmental regulations and administrative law are all part of the offering provided by the team, which is led by Johannes Barbist, who focuses on advising businesses in regulated sectors, including energy, transport, life sciences and telecoms clients on matters of public and administrative law. Regina Kröll, who made partner in February 2023, advises healthcare and energy clients on matters of environmental law, state aid issues and competition work.
Practice head(s):
Johannes Barbist
Other key lawyers:
Regina Kröll
Testimonials
‘One of the top practices in Austria. Broad portfolio and efficient.’
Key clients
aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH)
Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung
ChargePoint
Cryoshelter
Work highlights
- Advised ChargePoint on Austrian public law and regulatory matters relating to its €250m acquisition of has.to.be, an Austrian e-mobility technology provider.
- Advised Cryoshelter on the public law aspects relating to Hexagon’s entry into Austrian liquefied natural gas and liquefied hydrogen market.
- Representing the state-owned entity Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung (Carinthian Investment Administration) in high-profile litigation in connection with the dismissal of a managing director due to (alleged) infidelity and untrustworthiness.
DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH
DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH provides advice to private enterprises and public bodies on the full spectrum of public and administrative law matters, specialising in the trade, waste, mineral and raw materials sectors in addition to handling land transfers. Bernhard Müller‘s team is regularly instructed to lead on administrative appeals and individual applications and has represented clients before the Austrian constitutional court and EU courts. Müller’s advice is sought after in the defence and security sectors, covering public procurement processes, environmental law issues, regulatory matters and state aid and foreign trade law, as well as advice on sanctions.
Practice head(s):
Bernhard Müller
Testimonials
‘The Dorda team is our main choice when it comes to challenging cases. They are well connected in Europe and work according to international standards, meaning that they do not provide old fashioned legal advice merely following law books, but also reflect business needs and trends. They are way ahead of domestic standards.’
‘I have worked with Bernhard Müller, who has excellent expertise and is always available, no matter if it’s an emergency or just some ideas that need assessment.’
Key clients
EuroParcs Österreich GmbH
G4S
Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism
GlaxoSmithKline
PHARMIG – Association of the Austrian pharmaceutical industry
DIF Capital Partners
DIF Infrastructure IV
Bayer Austria GmbH
Austrian Chamber of Commerce
Work highlights
- Assisted EuroParcs with entering the Austrian market and all matters relating to building law, regional planning law, property law, commercial law, energy law and tax law.
- Representing Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, with regard to its activities in Austria.
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s public law team specialises in advising clients in regulated industries and municipalities on matters covering planning and environmental law, in addition to assisting with public procurement processes. The firm is particularly well versed in the wind energy sector, advising a number of players on a spectrum of issues pertaining to wind farm construction and operation; it is also increasingly involved in the healthcare sector. The practice group is jointly led by renewable energy and infrastructure specialist Tatjana Katalan and Ulrike Sehrschön, who advises on procurement issues and public tenders.
Practice head(s):
Tatjana Katalan; Ulrike Sehrschön
Testimonials
‘Always accessible and target-orientated according to clients’ needs. Perfect cross-divisional support and communication.’
‘Personnel – teamwork, professional competence, cooperation as well as quick and competent action.’
‘We appreciate the work done by and with Tatjana Katalan, especially her quick comprehension of problems and her approach to solutions. She and her team are extremely competent and reliable. We feel very well advised and very well represented.’
‘The team is quick to react to the latest development in this field and have a very business-oriented approach. Ulrike Sehrschön was quick to understand the specificities of my industry and our needs.’
‘The team has excellent know how in corporate, public and administrative matters, especially concerning energy business and environmental impact assessment procedures. They react fast and are very reliable. Excellent case management.’
‘Tatjana Katalan: Excellent lawyer in public law, especially concerning renewable energy projects – she knows how to structure the permitting phase and supports clients perfectly throughout difficult public procedures.’
Key clients
Kommunalkredit Austria AG
öGIG GmbH
MARE Holding GmbH ua
Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung
Klade Verwaltungs GmbH
KELAG Kärntner Elektrizitäts Aktiengesellschaft
Windpark Herrenstein GmbH
Holding Graz – Kommunale Dienstleistungen GmbH
KanAM Grund Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
ECOWIND Handels- & Wartungs-GmbH (BAY Wa-Konzern)
Work highlights
- Advised ECOWIND on the planning and realisation of renewable energy projects.
- Advised and represented Holding Graz – Kommunale Dienstleistungen GmbH – Straßenbahn-Innenstadtentflechtung regarding the unbundling of the tram lines in the city centre of Graz.
- Advised Österreichische Glasfaser-Infrastrukturgesellschaft (öGIG GmbH) regarding the cooperation with Breitband Holding GmbH of the Province of Lower Austria for the further expansion of the fibre optic network in the state.
Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH
The team at Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH support clients seeking advice with regard to public health, energy and procurement matters and represents businesses before the administrative courts. Under the leadership of founding partner and constitutional court member Christoph Herbst, the team handles the public law aspects of international transactions. Valerie Mayer is valued by clients for her understanding of public commercial law, in particular procurement and investment questions.
Practice head(s):
Christoph Herbst
Other key lawyers:
Valerie Mayer
Testimonials
‘The administrative law and public sector practice group at Herbst Kinsky is outstanding because of its broad and profound knowledge in all fields of public law, but with a strong focus on energy law, public procurement law and investment control law (FDI).’
‘The combination of the very experienced constitutional judge Christoph Herbst and the young, dynamic hands-on attorney Valerie Mayer makes the team unique and highly competitive with regard to the largest Austrian law firms as well as to specialised boutique firms.’
‘My favourite individual at Herbst Kinsky is Valerie Mayer, who mainly assists us in the fields of public procurement law and investment control law. Valerie has excellent expertise in these areas and is very client-focused. Besides, Valerie is a strong-willed and assertive person with a good sense of humour, while being highly empathetic at the same time.’
‘The colleagues we worked with on a cross-border transaction were very pleasant to work with and supported the joint interest wherever and whenever possible.’
‘Valerie Mayer has proven to be a very pleasant person to work with and is professionally on top of her game.’
‘The Administrative law and public sector practice team at Herbst Kinsky is highly experienced in public law matters such as foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals. The team supported us during the whole process in a very efficient and independent way.’
‘In the Administrative law and public sector practice team of Herbst Kinsky, Valerie Mayer stands out as a very competent, motivated and reliable lawyer. She has shown deep expertise in foreign direct investment (FDI) related topics, which has been very valuable to us in combination with her strong understanding of the economic situation and the transaction.’
‘The attorney I worked with the most was Valerie Mayer. She had the lead on the project and was always available if I had any questions. Without her relentless reminders, the opposite side would have prolonged the process at least a few additional months. The summaries were easy to understand and thorough, so I knew I was in good hands all the way.’
Key clients
ILLWERKE vkw AG
NÖLKH Wiener Neustadt
GIS – Gebühren Info Service GmbH
VAMED Standortentwicklung und Engineering GmbH
Invision AG
IPS International Project & Safety Consulting GmbH
MAIT Group
Province of Lower Austria
3i Group
Work highlights
- Advised GIS Gebühren Info Service GmbH – a 100% affiliate of ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) – on various proceedings in connection with the VAT charges on ORF TV fees.
- Advised longstanding client illwerke vkw AG with respect to water rights of its joint ventures with municipalities of the Austrian Province of Vorarlberg.
- Advised NÖ Landesgesundheitsagentur regarding all public law and procurement aspects in connection with the contractor for Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten.
Lansky, Ganzger + Partner (LGP)
Lansky, Ganzger + Partner (LGP) represents both states and local governments on a range of administrative matters, including major infrastructure projects and planning permission issues, EU accession preparations and matters pertaining to state aid law. Public and EU law specialist Alexander Egger leads the team alongside Andreas Bauer, who focuses on environmental matters.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Egger; Andreas Bauer
Other key lawyers:
Gerald Ganzger
Key clients
DenizBank AG
Skyglide
UAB Nostrada
Ritz Carlton Vienna
Synesis
Work highlights
- Supported Skyglide in obtaining a concession under ropeway law, as well as in the nature conservation approval procedure.
PHH Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Under the leadership of Stefanie Werinos-Sydow, the public law team at PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH has advised local government clients and companies in the mining, energy and rail sectors across a range of matters, including environmental impact assessments, public planning issues and procurement work. The practice group also has experience representing clients before the administrative courts, working closely with the firm’s specialist litigation team to handle complex contractual disputes.
Practice head(s):
Stefanie Werinos-Sydow
Other key lawyers:
Sandra Kasper
Key clients
Blachere
Szabo Scandic
Verbund Hydro Power GmbH
PVTechnologies GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Verbund Hydro Power GmbH on environmental impact assessments with regard to the renewal of the Hydro Power Plant in Styria.
- Advised PVTechnologies GmbH with regard to the granting of construction and operation permits for photovoltaic areas by way of dual land use.
- Advised a company that produces clay building materials by way of excavation with regard to the dual use of its excavation facilities as a landfill for a waste management company.
Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm)
The public law team at Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) specialises in handling matters relating to the railway sector, supporting federal and state bodies with the procurement of rolling stock and the construction of infrastructure. Under the leadership of transport and procurement law specialist Hanno Liebmann, the team also advises on questions of environmental and energy law, handled primarily by Markus Nußbaumer out of the Linz office.
Practice head(s):
Hanno Liebmann
Other key lawyers:
Markus Nußbaumer
Testimonials
‘The lawyers listen carefully and question a lot. Decisions and recommendations are only passed on after thorough examination. There are specialists for every subject area.’
‘We work with Hanno Liebmann on building law and general terms and conditions. He listens carefully and questions the facts.’
‘The team works competently and very fast. People are highly motivated, think fast and are open-minded in each direction. Their real strength is their size. There is one expert for each legal affair. That’s why you have a huge advantage by working together with SCWP.’
‘SCWP are great partners for every legal matter – not only for problems.’
‘The firm’s attorneys and staff are characterised by a high degree of expertise and empathy. They also approach problems creatively and develop solutions in advance, which are then presented for discussion right at the beginning of a process.’
‘SCWP has a very good understanding of our needs as a client. On the one hand, there are very fast reaction times combined with a high standard of results; on the other hand, the advice and services provided are not unnecessarily expanded.’
‘They have a very good understanding of our needs and even if a new person is joining the team, he/she gets a very qualified briefing by the other colleagues because we do not notice a change.’
‘SCWP is interested in understanding our operative business. This is essentially for advising us, as we are an international group of companies. The internal coordination at SCWP is perfectly organised. This is extremely important for us as many issues we have are in different fields of law at the same time. If someone is not available and you ask for a callback, you will get it in time.’
Key clients
Güterterminal Werndorf Projekt GmbH
BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH and BAUER Group
Schiene Salzburg GmbH
Federal State of Salzburg
Schiene OÖ GmbH
Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr und Telekommunikation
Bundespensionskasse AG
Federal State of Styria
Cargo-Center-Graz BetriebsgmbH & Co KG
Steyregg Apotheke Mag. pharm. Maria Brandstetter KG
Federal State of Upper Austria
Netz Oberösterreich GmbH
Linz Netz GmbH
Ardex Baustoff GmbH
ASFiNAG Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-AG
Energie AG Oberösterreich Vertrieb GmbH
Elin AG
Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding GmbH
IKK Group GmbH and IKK Engineering GmbH
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
Abwasserverband Welser Heide
Water Cooperative Wiesrücken
Almi GmbH
Schärdinger Granit Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised Güterterminal Werndorf Projekt GmbH on environmental and railway law issues arising from the Terminal Nord project.
- Advised BAUER Spezialtiefbau and BAUER Group on public law construction matters related to the construction of Slovakia’s National Football Stadium in Bratislava.
- Advised the Federal State of Salzburg and state-owned rail companies on the procurement of 500 hybrid tram-train vehicles and currently preparing approval procedures for the vehicles, including both national and international procedures.