Dr Florian Neumayr > bpv Hügel > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

Well known for its strength in competition and antitrust disputes, bpv Hügel‘s varied workload also includes arbitration in the corporate, environmental, and IP arenas. Described by clients as a ‘thoroughly hardworking arbitration practitioner with a lot of experience’, Markus Schifferl steers the team alongside Florian Neumayr, who is the first port of call for clients from the energy sector.

bpv Hügel is called upon by companies alleged to have been members of cartels to represent them in EU Commission proceedings and leniency applications, with particular experience in acting for energy sector clients. Alongside its contentious work, the firm also oversees FDI and merger control matters across the CEE. Key members of the practice include Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber, who handles merger control matters for energy industry clients among others, while Florian Neumayr handles private enforcement proceedings and market dominance investigations. Christian Schneider takes the lead on matters of EU competition law, with notable expertise in acting for public sector clients. Splitting his time between Vienna and Brussels, Gerhard Fussenegger focuses primarily on FDI controls in addition to EU antitrust law, working closely with Sebastian Reiter.

Geared to handle litigation across a variety of sectors, including energy and construction, bpv Hügel demonstrates strength in competition litigation, which fall under the remit of co-head Florian Neumayr. Clients also benefit from the team’s capabilities in corporate disputes and experience in environmental and regulatory matters. Neumayr leads the practice alongside arbitration expert Markus Schifferl. Florian Plattner is a notable name in litigation involving foundations.