Dr Stefan Huber > Cerha Hempel > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Cerha Hempel is a standout advisor to major public and private domestic clients on significant transactions, disputes, and project development mandates. Corporate transactions department head Clemens Hasenauer is a key contact on M&A matters and acts for leading domestic oil and gas companies on stake sales, joint ventures, and project acquisitions. A regulatory and public law expert, Hans Kristoferitsch regularly assists leading infrastructure companies and important public authorities on infrastructure project approvals, EU law, and state aid issues. Stefan Huber, who specialises in environmental and administrative law matters, represents clients in contentious cases in the infrastructure space.

Offering a wealth of experience in compliance matters, Cerha Hempel excels at the intersection of white-collar crime with business and EU regulatory law. Praised by clients as ‘one of the market leaders in the field of white-collar crime’, the team’s focus areas encompass the full spectrum of investigations, including those of parliamentary committees, as well as court and appeal proceedings. Stefan Huber is an expert in sanctions compliance and leads the team alongside Hans Kristoferitsch, who is a key contact for work related to public and administrative law, and Peter Lewisch , who is well versed in matters with international elements.

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.