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bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG

ARES-TOWER, DONAU-CITY-STRASSE 11, 1220 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Tel:
Work +43 1 260 50 0
Fax:
Fax +43 1 260 50 13 3
Web:
www.bpv-huegel.com
Email:
Vienna, Mödling, Brussels

Austria : Capital markets

Within Capital markets, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a third tier firm,

bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG’s expertise includes issues of convertible bonds. Its strong relationship with Immofinanz Group has led to a steady flow of instructions. Hanns Hügel is the lead contact.

Austria : Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a second tier firm,

The team at bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG, under Hanns Hügel, is ‘effective’, ‘professional’ and ‘works very fast’, ‘shining’ for its delivery of value-added solutions to an ‘international standard’. It recently advised RTI Systems of Russia on the sale of Watt Drive to a Brazilian automotive company; and Gerry Weber Aktiengesellschaft on its acquisition of assets from insolvent Austrian retailer Don Gil Textilhandel. Other active clients include Nestlé, Shell Austria, and Verbund.

Austria : EU and competition

Within EU and competition, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a first tier firm,

The team at bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is ‘very good to excellent’, and has ‘knowledge across a vast number of industries’; its ‘advice is certainly worth the money’. It is representing RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria before the European Commission in relation to a major joint venture, and also advised on a large national cartel proceeding (involving more than 40 freight companies) before the Austrian Supreme Court and subsequently before the ECJ. Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber is ‘an excellent communicator’, and ‘definitely one of the top three antitrust and competition lawyers in Austria’.

Austria : Employment

Within Employment, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a third tier firm,

bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG handles employment work within its corporate department, with a focus on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

Austria : Private client

Within Private client, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a second tier firm,

bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG’s reputation in the private client market is based on its standing in the tax field and the reputation of Hanns Hügel. Clients include wealthy individuals domiciled in Austria, and trusts. It is particularly experienced in transfers of shareholdings and the structuring of wills.

Austria : Real estate and construction

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Austria : Tax

Within Tax, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OG is a first tier firm,

bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte OGshines out’ among the competition, with a dedicated tax team assisting a range of internationally renowned companies. It advised Shell on the structuring of an equity funding by way of grandparent cash contributions in respect of capital transfer tax issues; and gained Nestlé as a new client, advising on tax structuring and VAT matters relating to the sale of a unit of its Austrian business. It also worked with BAWAG P.S.K. and Raiffeisen Bank International in 2012. Hanns Hügel is recommended.


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