Dr iur Franz Urlesberger > Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
SCHOTTENRING 19
1010 VIENNA
Austria

Work Department

Competition, eu & foreign trade practice group

Position

Partner

Career

Franz specializes in all aspects of European and Austrian competition law. He focuses on working with among others, the paper and packaging, wood and wood processing and oil and gas industries. Besides Austria he is also active throughout central and eastern Europe. Franz Urlesberger has long-standing experience in the implementation of cross-border compliance programmes. Another consulting focus of his is advising in Austrian and European merger control matters.

Languages

German, English

Education

University of Salzburg, Salzburg/Austria (Dr. iur. 2000)
London School of Economics, London/UK (LL.M. 1999)
University of Salzburg, Salzburg/Austria (Mag. iur. 1997)

Lawyer Rankings

Austria > EU and competition

(Leading individuals)

Franz UrlesbergerSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)

Described as a ‘top team for all competition law matters,’ Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) assists clients with filing merger control applications and clearing Phase I and II merger control proceedings, and is well versed in defending private cartel damages claims. The ‘very hands-on’ Christoph Haid leads the team, advising on cross-border merger filings and leniency applications, while Hanno Wollmann represents an extensive range of clients in public and private competition litigation, including cartel damages claims. Franz Urlesberger supports clients seeking to implement antitrust compliance measures, as does primarily Brussels-based Volker Weiss, who also advises on FDI regulations. Stefanie Stegbauer adds expertise in internal audits and e-discovery.