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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH > The Legal 500 Rankings
Austria > Employment Tier 1
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH fields a market-leading team of experts that comfortably operates across the whole spectrum of employment law, with areas of expertise including antidiscrimination, EU, and working time law as well as litigation before courts and other authorities. The team is headed by Bernhard Hainz alongside Christoph Wolf and acts in various industries, with particular knowledge of the consumer products, financial services, and consulting sectors. Hainz’ workload includes the negotiation of collective agreements and social plans, while Wolf’s practice focuses on the intersection of labour and compliance issues. Specialising in European labour law, Daniela Krömer was appointed as a partner in May 2023 and co-heads the firm’s international employment law group.Practice head(s):
Bernhard Hainz; Christoph Wolf
Other key lawyers:
Andrea Potz; Jens Winter; Andreas Jöst; Daniela Krömer
Testimonials
‘The service is always impeccable and the quality of the work is state of the art. They meet every deadline, even if there is a tight one.’
‘Andrea Potz and her team always deliver high-quality documents. Additionally, the consulting services are easy to schedule, amiable, and give clients different perspectives to find the most suitable solutions.’
Key clients
A1 Telekom Austria AG
Telekom Austria Personalmanagement GmbH
Österreichische Post AG
Universität Wien
Medizinische Universität Wien
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Valida Pensionskasse AG
Österreich Werbung
IKEA
Landestheater Linz
Siemens Austria
elevate staffing
Österreichische Bundesbahnen Österreichische Postbus AG
Stadt Amstetten
ALPLA
ABB E-mobility AG
DPE Deutsche Private Equity
ABB
Austria > Administrative law and public sector Tier 2
Adept at handing the full range of public law matters, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers notable specialisms in trade, environmental, health and construction matters as well as experience in representing clients before courts such as the constitutional court and the administrative court of Austria. The team is jointly steered by ‘exceptional lawyer’ and administrative law specialist Robert Keisler and by Bernt Elsner, whose practice encompasses public procurement, state aid and antitrust law. Praised by clients for her ability to ‘lead through difficult and complex legal issues‘, Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger is another key contact for court proceedings and often handles matters related to information obligations and environmental questions.Practice head(s):
Bernt Elsner; Robert Keisler
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Hamerl; Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger
Testimonials
‘Very professionel and flexible.’
‘Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger is able to lead through difficult and complex legal issues and questions. The necessary answers are given within a short time. Trustful attorney-client relationship. ’
‘CMS is one of the leading law firms in administrative law and public sector. I appriciate how they understand their clients and their client’s issues. ’
‘Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger is an exceptional lawyer in administrative law and brings broad knowledge of the public sector. She is a proven expert in any part of administrative law, is a well known speaker in this matter and always delivers on any query. As soon as you involve Marlene, you can consider your issue solved.’
‘Robert Keisler is an exceptional lawyer providing solutions to its clients. ’
Key clients
Österreichische Post AG
Telekom Austria AG
Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH
Rheinmetall AG
Medical University of Vienna
Best in Parking AG
Vienna Tourist Board
Enerox GmbH
G31 Glasfaser Bezirk Weiz GmbH
VNext AB
VX Fiber GmbH
Autosock Operations AS
Hydrofy
Work highlights
- Advised Best in Parking on a transaction with Macquarie AssetManagement.
- Represented the Austrian Post in around 50 cases before the highest administrative court regarding the interpretation of the 2022 amendment of the Epidemics Act.
- Represented Ö Bonus Club before the data protection authority, the federal administrative court, and the administrative court in relation to alleged violations of the GDPR.
Austria > Banking and finance Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s team is highlighted for its ‘solution-oriented, pragmatical approach’ and advises across the whole spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters, placing a particular focus on acquisition finance, corporate lending, project finance and distressed debt trading. The team is led by the ‘very well-established finance lawyer’ Günther Hanslik alongside Martin Zuffer, whose broad practice spans across financial, corporate, and capital markets law. Financing expert Stefan Paulmayer is another important team member, as is Marcell Clark, who specialises in real estate and cross-border transactions.Practice head(s):
Günther Hanslik; Martin Zuffer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good knowledge of the matter, always very solution-oriented, pragmatical approach, which banks and clients very appreciate especially if time is critical.’
‘It is always a pleasure to work with Stefan Paulmayer. He has an excellent knowledge of the legal matter and good understanding of the real estate industry.’
‘The team is very approachable and easy to work with. They are very good with our customers and in finding balanced solutions.’
‘Günther Hanslik is a very well established finance lawyer with whom it is always a pleasure to work with. His experience paired with patience (including in challenging situations) and the creativity to always come to solutions acceptable to all parties make him a favorite choice. Stefan Paulmayer never loses the overview and always is in control of things.’
‘Günther Hanslik is always involved throught the whole process of deals.’
‘Highly experienced team, super responsive and supportive. Günther Hanslik is an excellent negotiator, always calm, friendly, but to the point.’
Key clients
Yildirim Holding
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding
UniCredit Bank Austria
Commerzbank
Development Bank of Austria
Erste Group Bank
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Green Source
Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Work highlights
- Advised the Mayr-Melnhof Group on the sale of its two packaging sites in Russia.
- Advised UniCredit Bank Austria AG and Erste Group Bank AG in connection with the financing of the purchase of shares in an online furniture store.
- Advised Erste Group Bank AG on the financing of the acquisition of a German industrial park.
Austria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
CMS offers a wealth of experience in the financial services, packaging and telecoms industries and offers a specialism in advising foreign investors targeting domestic and regional companies, and is highlighted by clients as a ‘one-stop shop for multinational projects’. Peter Huber leads the team, combining corporate and M&A expertise to advise on corporate transactions, shareholder agreements, restructurings, and governance matters, while Alexander Rakosi bolsters the group’s offering with his ‘very good commercial understanding’ and M&A expertise. The firm promoted several members to partner in 2023, including Florian Mayer and David Kohl. Former co-head Rainer Wachter left the firm in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Peter Huber
Other key lawyers:
Florian Mayer; Alexander Rakosi; Johannes Reich-Rohrwig; Clemens Grossmayer; David Kohl
Testimonials
‘Multi-perspective approach from legal and commercial standpoints. Very structured with excellent negotiation tactics and skills.’
‘Florian Mayer – 100% professionalism and competence. Full dedication to client‘s success.’
‘The CMS team, we have been working with, is a very reliable partner. They are truly professionals, not only when it comes to legal expertise but in particular when it comes to availability of the team and understanding of the issues of a transaction.’
‘Alexander Rakosi has a transparent and clear communication style and is always result-oriented. He also has a very good commercial understanding which is very helpful when negotiating the legal details of a transaction.’
‘CMS Austria are reliant, responsive and employ only the best in the field. They have a very well-structured practice and can always provide expert advise, even in complex industries. CMS is very convenient for multi-national projects that can be centrally coordinated by this one-stop shop.’
‘David Kohl is a very attentive, detail-orientated and efficient attorney. He was always ready to support us with all of our different requests during the M&A process and also provided excellent advice. He provides clear and precise information and is always on top of the developments. ’
‘Very good knowledge, to the point advice, clear and helpful answers.’
Key clients
B2 Holding ASA
Deutsche Telekom
Mayr-Melnhof Karton
Deutsche Private Equity
Shareholders of Panthronics
Best in Parking AG
ABB Asea Brown Boveri
Phillips 66 Limited
R.E.M.D.
Hasslacher Gruppe
ALPLA
Mutares
Milchwerk Jäger
Work highlights
- Advised B2 Holding ASA in eleven countries on an international M&A/restructuring project, including a multitude of share and assets deals in various jurisdictions as well as the establishment of a new European servicing set-up.
- Advised Deutsche Telekom on the Austrian law aspects of the sale of its Tower portfolio in Germany and Austria (aggregate value €17.5bn) to a consortium including Digital Bridge and Brookfield, with a focus on the long-term lease agreement and various buyback options.
- Advised the Mayr-Melnhof Group on the sale of two packaging branches in Russia to the local investor Granelle.
Austria > Construction Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers clients construction and real estate advice under one roof, handling logistical and procurement matters for building contractors while supporting developers and investors with transactional matters. Leading the practice is Nikolaus Weselik, who assists on construction projects and is also noted for his experience as a litigator, advising on both construction and transactional disputes. Mariella Kapoun has expertise in forward funding and purchase agreements, advising both real estate investors and developers on the gamut of transactional issues, while also assisting with construction contracts.Practice head(s):
Nikolaus Weselik
Other key lawyers:
Johannes Hysek; Mariella Kapoun
Testimonials
‘CMS in Austria has an excellent team in the field of real estate law. We feel very well represented here in our project developments.’
‘Johannes Hysek and his team work quickly, reliably and in a solution-oriented manner.’
Key clients
B&C Industrieholding
Quantum Immobilien
REWE Group
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Longchamp
Panattoni Austria
Work highlights
- Assisted the Central European University in connection with the refurbishment of its headquarters in Vienna.
- Advising the consortium Projektgemeinschaft Brenner Basistunnel Nord on all construction matters in connection with Austria’s largest construction project, the Brenner Base Tunnel.
Austria > Dispute resolution: commercial litigation Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH works seamlessly with the firm’s other departments, in particular real estate, IP, public procurement and employment, being regularly instructed by clients from industries such as transport, energy, real estate and intellectual property. Johannes Reich-Rohrwig represents clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, and leads the group alongside Daniela Karollus-Bruner, who offers notable experience in tort, contract, corporate and competition law. The team was further strengthened with Lukas Peissl and Arno Zimmermann‘s promotion to partner, and the arrival of Anja Cervenka from DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH in October 2022, as well as Anna Freund from Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Johannes Reich-Rohrwig; Daniela Karollus-Bruner
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Böhm; Lukas Peissl; Arno Zimmermann; Anja Cervenka; Anna Freund
Key clients
Austrian Airlines
Austria > EU and competition Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH advises clients on a broad spectrum of Austrian and EU competition matters, including merger control and abuse of dominance proceedings, issues surrounding state aid and private damage claims hearings, among several others. The practice is led jointly by Dieter Zandler, who takes on cartel-related instructions, antitrust matters and merger controls, and Bernt Elsner, whose practice straddles competition and procurement law, advising consortia on the competition aspects of tenders, bid rigging and intra-group competition. Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger specialises in EU state aid law.Practice head(s):
Dieter Zandler; Bernt Elsner
Other key lawyers:
Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger; Vanessa Horaceck
Testimonials
‘One of the leading law firms in EU and competition law, hands-on mentality, knows the client and the client’s problems.’
‘Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger is an exceptional lawyer in the areas of EU, competition and state aid law. She is firm on the details in any European jurisdiction, is a well-known speaker on this topic and always overdelivers on any query.’
‘Precise, practical answers, always available, friendly and very professional.’
‘Dieter Zandler: very broad expertise, always eager and very responsive.’
‘The team is very concentrated and unagitated, but extremely precise in finding the solution to a problem. It sometimes seems playfully easy how the result we want is achieved.’
‘Dieter Zandler in particular is a valuable advisor who understands the economic context very well and makes well-thought-out suggestions for implementing the objectives. His international knowledge is impressive.’
Key clients
Best in Parking
ALPLA
Yildirim
ABB E-mobility AG
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH
Mayr-Melnhof Packaging Group
ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.
Hasslacher Group
Leyrer + Graf Baugesellschaft mbH
Schrott- und Metallhandel M. Kaatsch/Scholz Group
Vienna Tourist Board
Work highlights
- Advised ALPLA on antitrust and competition law matters regarding a joint venture with Inden Pharma.
- Acted for Yıldırım on all aspects of its acquisition of Terra Mineral Fertilizer, including Austrian merger controls.
- Advised Best in Parking on competition and investment control matters in connection with a minority investment by Macquarie Asset Management.
Austria > Intellectual property Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH's ‘extremely competent’ team advises clients on all aspects of IP projects, including trade mark, copyright and patent registrations and prosecutions. The group often leverages its international network to assist clients with long-running global portfolio management, in addition to handling matters concerning trade secrets and traditional IP disputes. Practice head Egon Engin-Deniz takes a ‘direct, bold and very effective’ approach to trade mark, patent and domain issues when assisting pharmaceutical, IT and consumer clients. Gabriela Staber's maintains a regulatory and IP focused practice, while Hans Lederer, who was promoted to partner in February 2023, focuses on trade mark prosecution and copyright matters.Practice head(s):
Egon Engin-Deniz
Other key lawyers:
Hans Lederer; Gabriela Staber; Jia Schulz-Cao
Testimonials
‘The team has excellent industry sector knowledge and offered very to the point, practical and highly effective advice. They are quick and approachable and really like what they are doing. It is a perfect match, both for strategic advice and in court proceedings.‘
‘Egon Engin-Deniz stands out, being the most experienced lawyer. He is direct, bold and very effective. Handles complex cross border work. Jia Schulz-Cao works round the clock.’
‘The CMS team is extremely competent, its availability is excellent – they are always available for a brief telephone exchange – and promised timelines are always adhered to.’
‘Gabriela Staber not only answers various legal enquiries, but also draws up or reviews contracts and conducts proceedings. She does all this very professionally and reliably. Dr. Staber is a person with whom it is a pleasure to work.’
‘Hans Lederer is my rock in the storm concerning copyright. There is no question that surprises him and on which he does not provide a legal assessment in a comprehensible form within a short time. He also proactively keeps me up to date on issues that are relevant to my business.’
‘Hans Lederer is my preferred contact at this firm, outstanding IP law expert and very client-focused.’
Key clients
Coty Inc
Falco Privatstiftung
Bioquadrat
Josephinenhütte
Trumer
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere
Work highlights
- Advised Bioquadrat/BIOGEST on its trade mark portfolio as well as internal and external licensing of IP rights, know-how and trade secrets and counselling in brand evaluation.
- Represented Josephinenhütte and its designer in various trade mark and design infringement matters against Zalto Glas GmbH and Riedel Glas, as well as in proceedings before the EUIPO.
- Advised the Austrian national museum Belvedere on structuring the first museum-related NFT project in Austria.
Austria > Private client Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH is well-known in the private client sphere for its services in aid of HNWIs, their families and businesses, private foundations, and trusts, who seek out the team for the spectrum of asset, inheritance and succession planning matters, including dispute settlement and corporate law elements. Johannes Reich-Rohrwig is the face of the team, with extensive experience in contentious trusts and probate law, encompassing expertise in private and corporate wealth succession, foundations, trusts, gifts, and wills. Arno Zimmermann assists with estate planning, inheritance, and dispute resolution, while Lukas Peissl acts for domestic and international HNWIs at the interface of wealth management and inheritance.Practice head(s):
Johannes Reich-Rohrwig
Other key lawyers:
Austria > Projects and energy Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s projects team spans the firm’s public procurement and energy and climate change practices, advising across a range of renewable energy and other infrastructure projects, while also assisting investors with the purchase of ongoing projects. Further sector focus areas include healthcare, water and waste and telecoms. Leading the group are Bernt Elsner, head of the public procurement practice, energy and climate change team lead Thomas Hamerl, and Nikolaus Weselik, whose practice encompasses construction and real estate law and disputes in the aforementioned fields.Practice head(s):
Bernt Elsner; Nikolaus Weselik; Thomas Hamerl
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Strong team capabilities alongside the project team outside the CMS organisation. Specificity, durability, creativity.’
‘Excellent collaboration within the CMS team but also with other external advisors.’
‘Thomas Hamerl and Bernt Elsner are outstanding both in legal competence but also in their behaviour towards clients, other advisors and even counterparts. This is true competence!’
‘Collaborative approach, welcoming, reasonable to deal with.’
‘CMS’ commitment to responsiveness, industry expertise, diversity, and technological innovation make them a standout choice for clients seeking not just legal support but a true partnership.’
Key clients
PORR Beteiligungen und Management
VNext/VX Fiber
Feistritzwerke-STEWEAG, G31 Glasfaser Bezirk Weiz
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe
HABAU
Swietelsky Baugesellschaft
commonsun
Enerox/Cellcube
greensource
eFriends Energy
Magenta Telekom
DKV
WEALTHCORE Investment Management
ABB Asea Brown Boveri
Work highlights
- Advised Phillips 66 on the development of a European hydrogen filling station network with H2 Energy Europe.
- Assisted Wealthcore on the acquisition of two residential real estate projects, including reviewing construction and energy supply contracts and ESG compliance.
Austria > Public procurement Tier 2
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ‘outstanding’ procurement team is noted for its work in relation to infrastructure and healthcare projects, frequently advising bidders on their approach to PPP tenders in these sectors. The practice is also active before the courts, where it supports clients in appeals challenging contract awards. Group head Bernt Elsner‘s practice encompasses both tender- and bidder-side work, assisting contracting authorities with the tendering process and private sector clients on bids and subsequent disputes. Robert Keisler acts for national and international contractors, providing support with bids and offering support on regulatory and competition law matters.Practice head(s):
Bernt Elsner
Other key lawyers:
Robert Keisler; Stefan Honeder
Testimonials
‘The whole team is very pleasant to work with and at the same time, very competent. Always quick to answer in a competent way and solution oriented.’
‘Bernt Elsner is an exceptionally competent and very pleasant partner to work with. His brightness and fantastic way of handling issues and his way of negotiating in an extremely polite, intelligent and firm way is exceptional. When Bernt speaks everybody listens.’
‘Outstanding team for public procurement law, highly professional consulting.’
‘Bernt Elsner is a highly qualified and professional lawyer in public procurement law, always committed to the client’s well-being and the case.’
Key clients
Lime Austria
Strabag/Jägerbau
Leyrer + Graf Baugesellschaft
Plasser & Theurer
Mint Austria
Porr Beteiligungen und Management
Statistik Austria
Gebr. Haider & Co Baugesellschaft
Upnano
Vienna Tourist Board
VNext, VX Fiber
Work highlights
- Represented Lime GmbH in a review procedure at the Viennese Administrative Court concerning the award of a framework agreement for Vienna’s e-scooter concession.
- Acted for the STRABAG/JÄGERBAU consortium in a review procedure before the Federal and High Administrative Courts concerning a major section of the Brenner Base Tunnel.
- Advised Statistik Austria on the preparation and execution of a tender procedure regarding security services for its main premises in the third district of Vienna.
Austria > Capital markets Tier 3
Leveraging the firm’s international network, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH is a one-stop shop for matters related to initial public offerings, corporate bond and debt issuance programs, and promissory notes. Regulatory advice is one of the team’s noted strengths and a focus area of practice head Martin Zuffer as well as of Walter Gapp, who also offers clients a specialism in securitization transactions. Philipp Mark is highlighted by clients for delivering ‘best-in-class results’.Practice head(s):
Martin Zuffer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘With its offices in 34 countries, the CMS capital markets team is able to handle highly complex global capital market transactions.’
‘Standout partners: Martin Zuffer and Philipp Mark – both are extremely client orientated, highly qualified on advice with an eye for pragmatic solutions. ’
‘CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz is one the outstanding legal firms in Vienna. The team is overall very responsive, can provide a broad range of legal services and has gained lots of experience in capital markets transactions over the last few years. ’
‘Philipp Mark is an aspiring lawyer who is client centric and delivers best-in-class results quickly. He is always available and provides efficient solutions. ’
Key clients
Telekom Austria AG
A1 Towers Holding GmbH
Breitender Immobilien Parking AG
Erste Group Bank AG
Enry’s Island
Dankse Bank
DZ Bank
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg LBBW
Natixis
J.P. Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Société Générale
Atrium European Real Estate
BNP Paribas Reim
HSBC Continental Europe
ING Bank
UBS Europe Group
Work highlights
- Advising Tower Holding GmbH on the issuance of €500m, 5.25% notes due 2028.
- Advised an international banking syndicate comprising Danske Bank, DZ Bank, INGGroup, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg LBBW, and Natixis on the issuance of €750m MREL-eligible green preferred senior notes by Vienna-based Erste Group Bank AG.
- Advised an international banking syndicate comprised of BVA, Citigroup GlobalMarkets Europe, Commerzbank, Société Générale, and UniCredit on the issuance of €500m MREL-eligible preferred senior notes by Vienna based Erste Group Bank AG.
Austria > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH leverages its international presence to advise major clients across a range of sectors, including retail, automotive and media, on data protection matters both within Austria and in cross-border contexts. Practice head Johannes Juranek brings ‘great knowledge’ of GDPR compliance to bear and also represents clients before the Austrian courts, while Klaus Pateter, who joined the firm as partner in January 2023, specialises in assisting technology companies with data matters.Practice head(s):
Johannes Juranek
Other key lawyers:
Klaus Pateter; Christina Maria Schwaiger
Testimonials
‘We highly value Johannes Juranek’s great knowledge in the field of data privacy & data protection.’
Key clients
ENEROX GmbH
St Anna Kinderspital
Universal Edition AG
Reactive Reality
ALPLA
Two-x-Ten
REWE
Sky
Work highlights
- Advised Novid20 in its management buy-out and subsequent pivot to a product and venture builder business, which required advice on complex digital products, IT, data protection and product compliance law.
Austria > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3
While restructuring and reorganisation advice forms the heart of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s practice, both debtors and creditors can rely on the team’s specialised expertise in the event of unavoidable insolvency. Dispute resolution-focused Daniela Karollus-Bruner and distressed M&A-oriented Clemens Grossmayer lead the practice, covering the breadth of contentious and non-contentious matters. David Kohl, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, supports on crisis situations and insolvency law issues. Anja Cervenka joined the team in October 2022.Practice head(s):
Daniela Karollus-Bruner; Clemens Grossmayer
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Advised and represented an investment manager for institutional real estate in connection with the preparation of filing of claims in the insolvency proceedings of an Austrian real estate company.
- Advised and represented the bidder in the insolvency proceedings of a large Austrian real estate group.
- Advised a leading payment service provider in Germany and Austria in the insolvency of a major furniture retailer.
Austria > Real estate Tier 3
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s real estate practice advises a client base consisting of logistics, retail and hotel owners and operators on purchase and leasing deals, and is also sought out for its ability to oversee major real estate developments. Leading the team is Nikolaus Weselik, a seasoned real estate practitioner who combines transactional skill with a wealth of expertise in construction-related disputes. Johannes Hysek specialises in assisting the logistics and hotel sectors, while Mariella Kapoun is focused on ESG developments in the real estate sector, in addition to handling forward funding and purchase deals.Practice head(s):
Nikolaus Weselik
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
B&C Industrieholding
Quantum Immobilien
REWE Group
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Longchamp
Panattoni Austria
Work highlights
- Advised Quantum Immobilien on the acquisition and management of a residential complex with 71 privately financed flats in Vienna’s 18th district.
- Assisted a real estate company which specializes in student housing in connection with a construction project in Vienna.
- Acted for a major real estate company in connection with the sale of Inno Plaza.
Austria > Tax Tier 3
Gaining a foothold particularly in the field of tax optimisation vis-à-vis M&A transactions, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s tax team divides its time between investment fund tax risk management, restructuring, and private client tax advice. Sibylle Novak is at the helm of the practice, with considerable experience in the tax optimisation of transactions but also in connection with private foundations, and private equity and venture capital.Practice head(s):
Sibylle Novak
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Aspalter
Testimonials
‘The team’s strengths are that they deliver legal and tax in one hand, which is cost efficient from a client’s perspective. From a diversity perspective, Sibylle Novak is one of the few women at this level in Austria.’
‘As a client, I appreciate Sibylle Novak’s efficient work. It is unique and very practical that she provides legal and tax in one hand.’
‘The CMS team stands out for the following unique qualities: High expertise in the field of tax law, particularly in relation to businesses. Proactive communication. Quick response. Clear and easily understandable documentation. Creative problem-solving approaches.’
‘The team members stand out for the following reasons, distinguishing them from competitors: Friendly and respectful demeanour. High expertise in their respective fields. Exceptionally trustworthy.’
‘Sibylle Novak stands out for her exceptional expertise and unwavering trustworthiness.’
Key clients
Astara Canarias
Arena Hospitality Group
Work highlights
- Advised Astara on the takeover of the entire distribution network of Nissan Austria as part of an asset deal, including on cross-border VAT and customs law.
- Represented the leading Croatia-based hospitality company Arena Hospitality Group on the acquisition of Franz Ferdinand Mountain Resort Nassfeld, the Austrian four-star winter sports hotel in Carinthia.
- Advised a UK-based investment group in connection with tax optimisation of the sale of an Austria-based company, including international tax law issues relating to Singapore and the UK, as well as tax risks related to silent partners.
Austria > TMT Tier 3
Fintech clients, traditional financial sector players as well as retailers and e-commerce companies make up a significant portion of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s TMT clients, which seek the firm's advice on technology projects and associated data protection matters. Additionally, the team works closely with the firm’s M&A practice to tackle technology-focused transactions. Johannes Juranek leads the department, handling data protection claims brought against his clients. Klaus Pateter, who made partner in January 2023, assists clients with technology and software licences, and also supports tech start-ups in obtaining and structuring venture capital funding.Practice head(s):
Johannes Juranek
Other key lawyers:
Egon Engin-Deniz; Klaus Pateter
Testimonials
‘We highly appreciate Johannes Juranek’s great knowledge in the field of TMT.’
Key clients
REWE
Universal Edition AG
Panthronics
Two-x-Ten
ENEROX GmbH
ALPLA
Qualysoft
Work highlights
- Advised Novid20 in their management-buy-out and assisted with several complex digital products and matters of IT, data protection and product compliance law.
Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Tier 4
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH provides clients with excellent support in a range of industries such as finance, construction, energy and engineering and transport, with the team’s areas of expertise including domestic as well as international arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Co-head Johannes Reich-Rohrwig specialises in corporate and commercial law, which is also a strength of co-head Daniela Karollus-Bruner, who also leads the firm’s insurance team. ‘Fast and diligent’ Sonja Otenhajmer offers particular knowledge of CEE jurisdictions.Practice head(s):
Johannes Reich-Rohrwig; Daniela Karollus-Bruner
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘CMS works great independently, which includes hitting deadline. We felt confident in the proposed steps and their execution.’
‘CMS was always able to manage the whole process in a way that we did not have to watch every step, deadlines etc. We felt confident in the steps proposed and executed by them.’
‘We work with Daniela Karollus-Bruner and Sonja Otenhajmer, their work is fast and diligent.’
Key clients
Strabag
Croatia > Real estate and construction
Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria)’s ‘deep expertise in real estate and construction stands out’. The team advises on a broad range of matters concerning development and construction projects, logistics parks, energy-related ventures, hotels and leisure, investment and real estate funds, in addition to leases and financing. Ana-Marija Skoko, who advises international developers on their investments in Croatian real estate, jointly leads the team alongside Gregor Famira, who handles acquisition and financing matters arising out of the tourism sector. Antonija Kanjer is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Ana-Marija Skoko; Gregor Famira
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We are consistently impressed by their unique strengths.’
‘The team’s deep expertise in real estate and construction stands out, enabling them to navigate complex regulations seamlessly. Their practical and business-oriented approach ensures solutions that align with our objectives. They’ve consistently delivered exceptional service.’
‘The standout partners in this practice, including Ana-Marija Skoko and Antonija Kanjer, demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate and construction.’
‘What we value most is their pragmatic approach to problem-solving. They don’t just provide legal advice; they offer practical solutions that align with our business goals.’
‘Ana-Marija Skoko and Antonija Kanjer consistently demonstrate an innovative mindset. They are dedicated to understanding our unique needs and priorities.’
Key clients
Holland Star Investments Cooperatie U.A.
Patrizia SE
Logexpert Two d.o.o.
Bauhaus Group / NEKRETNINE SPLIT d.o.o.
Logexpert One d.o.o.
FATA SpA / Part of DANIELI Group
ArisGlobal LLC
Logexpert Four d.o.o.
Logexpert Three d.o.o.
Yildirim Holding
Work highlights
- Offering Logexpert Group comprehensive support in the development of several logistic projects.
- Provided advisory services to an investment fund for the sale of 100% of shares in Vinkovci projekt d.o.o.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH > Firm Profile
CMS Reich Rohrwig Hainz is one of the leading firms in Austria and Southeast Europe, founded in Vienna in 1970. The firm provides full-services legal and tax advice in the CEE/SEE region with more than 340 staff members in Vienna and 10 further offices in Belgrad, Bratislava, Istanbul, Kyiv, Ljubljana, Podgorica, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia and Zagreb.
Its expertise extends across the full range of commercial law and the firm’s ability to combine legal specialisations with a thorough knowledge of markets and industries requiring specific expertise puts it in a position to serve clients as reliable long-term partners in all legal matters.
The firm is a member of CMS, making it part of an organisation of more than 4,800 lawyers and tax advisors at more than 70 offices in over 40 countries worldwide.
For more information, please visit cms. law
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance; Insolvency and corporate recovery; M&A | Günther Hanslik | guenther.hanslik@cms-rrh.com | |
Capital Markets; Regulatory | Martin Zuffer | martin.zuffer@cms-rrh.com | |
Central and Eastern Europe | Radivoje Petrikic | radivoje.petrikic@cms-rrh.com | |
Central and Eastern Europe; Commercial property, real estate and construction | Gregor Famira | gregor.famira@cms-rrh.com | |
Corporate and commercial; M&A; Central and Eastern Europe | Peter Huber | peter.huber@cms-rrh.com | |
Central and Eastern Europe | Alexander Rakosi | alexander.rakosi@cms-rrh.com | |
Corporate/M&A; Energy; Central and Eastern Europe | Thomas Hamerl | thomas.hamerl@cms-rrh.com | |
Commercial property, real estate and construction | Johannes Hysek | johannes.hysek@cms-rrh.com | |
Commercial property, real estate and construction | Nikolaus Weselik | nikolaus.weselik@cms-rrh.com | |
Competition and EU; Public procurement, regulatory | Bernt Elsner | bernt.elsner@cms-rrh.com | |
Competition and EU | Dieter Zandler | dieter.zandler@cms-rrh.com | |
Corporate and commercial; Dispute resolution; Insolvency and corporate recovery | Johannes Reich-Rohrwig | johannes.reich-rohrwig@cms-rrh.com | |
Dispute resolution | Daniela Karollus-Bruner | daniela.karollus-bruner@cms-rrh.com | |
Intellectual property, media | Egon Engin-Deniz | egon.engin-deniz@cms-rrh.com | |
IT and TMT | Johannes Juranek | johannes.juranek@cms-rrh.com | |
Employment | Bernhard Hainz | bernhard.hainz@cms-rrh.com | |
Employment; Medical law | Christoph Wolf | christoph.wolf@cms-rrh.com | |
Corporate/M&A | Rainer Wachter | rainer.wachter@cms-rrh.com | |
Public procurement, regulatory | Robert Keisler | robert.kaisler@cms-rrh.com | |
Tax; Corporate/M&A | Sibylle Novak | sibylle.novak@cms-rrh.com | |
Capital Markets | Walter Gapp | walter.gapp@cms-rrh.com |
Lawyer Profiles
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Marcell Clark | Marcell Clark is a Partner at CMS Vienna and attorney-at-law for Banking… | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Bernt Elsner | Bernt Elsner is partner and global head of the CMS Public Procurement… | View Profile | |
Dr Egon Engin-Deniz | Dr Egon Engin-Deniz is a partner in the firm and has been… | View Profile | |
Dr Gregor Famira | Gregor Famira is partner at CMS Vienna and an expert for the… | View Profile | |
Mag Walter Gapp | Walter Gapp is an attorney-at-law who has specialized for many years in… | View Profile | |
Dr Bernhard Hainz | Bernhard Hainz is a partner at CMS in Vienna and head of… | View Profile | |
Mag Thomas Hamerl | Thomas Hamerl is an attorney-at-law for infrastructure projects & public private partnerships and a leading expert… | View Profile | |
Dr Günther Hanslik | Günther Hanslik is a partner in the transactions team of CMS Vienna,… | View Profile | |
Mag Stefan Honeder | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Dr Peter Huber | Peter Huber is partner and Head of the CMS Austria International Transaction… | View Profile | |
Dr Johannes Hysek | Johannes Hysek is an attorney-at-law for real estate law. He advises national and… | View Profile | |
Dr Johannes Juranek | Johannes Juranek is managing partner of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz and an expert in… | View Profile | |
Mag Daniela Karollus-Bruner | Daniela Karollus-Bruner is a partner at CMS and leads our dispute resolution… | View Profile | |
MMag Robert Keisler | Robert Keisler is a partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz and a member of… | View Profile | |
Mag Daniela Krömer | Daniela Krömer is an attorney-at-law in the field of Labour Law and EU Law. She… | View Profile | |
Mr Philipp Mark | Partner | View Profile | |
MMag Dr Sibylle Novak | Sibylle Novak has been a partner at CMS since 2008 and is… | View Profile | |
Dr Klaus Pateter | Klaus Pateter is an attorney-at law for Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMC), FinTech &… | View Profile | |
Stefan Paulmayer | Stefan Paulmayer is an attorney-at-law for banking and finance law, specialising in financing, asset-backed… | View Profile | |
Lukas Peissl | Lukas Peissl is an attorney-at-law primarily in the field of corporate law/M&A and dispute resolution.… | View Profile | |
Dr Radivoje Petrikić | Radivoje Petrikić is a partner at CMS in Vienna and has been… | View Profile | |
Dr Alexander Rakosi | Alexander Rakosi is a partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz and a member… | View Profile | |
Univ Prof Dr Johannes Reich-Rohrwig | Johannes Reich-Rohrwig is a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Litigation Group… | View Profile | |
Dr Gabriela Staber | Gabriela Staber is an attorney-at-law specialising in intellectual property and unfair competition law with a… | View Profile | |
Dr Nikolaus Weselik | Nikolaus Weselik is partner at CMS Vienna and head of the Construction… | View Profile | |
Dr Jens Winter | Jens Winter is an attorney-at-law in the field of employment law. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Christoph Wolf | Christoph Wolf is a partner at CMS and heads the employment and… | View Profile | |
Mag Dieter Zandler | Dieter Zandler is a lawyer specialising in European and Austrian competition law, foreign direct… | View Profile | |
Arno Zimmermann | Arno Zimmermann is an attorney-at-law for corporate law/M&A, inheritance law and litigation & arbitration… | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Zuffer | Martin Zuffer is a partner at CMS and heads the Banking and… | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mag Thomas Aspalter | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mag Thomas Böhm | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Anja Cervenka | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mrs Anna Freund | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Dr Clemens Grossmayer | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Andreas Jöst | Senior Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mag Mariella Kapoun | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr David Kohl | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Hans Lederer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Florian Mayer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag Sonja Otenhajmer | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Andrea Potz | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr Jia Schulz-Cao | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mag Christina Maria Schwaiger | Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mag Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 4500+ At this office : 80+Languages
Bosnian Bulgarian Croatian English French Georgian German Italian Polish Romanian Russian Serbian Slovakian Slovenian Spanish Turkish UkrainianMemberships
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