BRANDL TALOS Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH leverages expertise across corporate law, capital markets and regulatory issues to provide comprehensive advice on a range of M&A matters. Roman Rericha and Thomas Talos head up the practice. Alongside his M&A and corporate practice, Talos is also an expert in international gaming law. Rericha has a particular focus on international transactions, including private equity and venture capital deals. Stephan Strass is also recommended for his expertise in substantial M&A transactions. Adrian Zuschmann, a specialist in advising growth companies and their founders on financing rounds and subsequent exits, was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Roman Rericha stands out for his outstanding commercial understanding and ability to combine legal precision with a clear business perspective.'
- 'The BRANDL TALOS commercial, corporate and M&A team combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. Their ability to explain complex issues in clear, actionable terms makes them stand out from many competitors.'
- 'Thomas Talos is a standout advisor: highly strategic, deeply experienced, and always thinking two steps ahead. His ability to navigate complex negotiations with confidence and precision has proven invaluable in high-stakes transactions.'
- 'Our experience with BRANDL TALOS has been consistently outstanding. The team demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach that sets them apart in the Austrian market.'
- 'Roman Rericha is a perfect blend of legal expertise and realisation of economic interests.'
- ‘Roman Rericha is a very experienced partner with deep sector knowledge who is able to deliver services that exceed client expectation with a very practical approach.’
Key clients
- SPORTRADAR AG
- Ring International Holding AG
- Tipico Group Limited
- C-QUADRAT
- Exscientia GmbH
- Hadean Ventures
- LEA Partners
- Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG
- Swarovski International Holding AG
- Pride Capital
- FInno Consult GmbH
- Springtime Technologies GmbH
Work highlights
Advised a majority CVC-owned client on the proposed acquisition of the ADMIRAL Group.
Advised Sportradar Group AG on the proposed acquisition of the IMG Arena and its global sports betting rights portfolio.
Advised Highland Europe on the €55m Series B funding round for n8n.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Roman Rericha; Thomas Talos
Other key lawyers
Stephan Strass; Adrian Zuschmann; Markus Arzt