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Binder Grösswang

Binder Grösswang

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Austria

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EU and competition

Binder Grösswang‘s competition expertise spans the gamut of cartel, merger control and FDI matters within Austria and at the European level, with the ability to ’make complicated cases smooth and simple’ for clients either bringing or defending follow-on claims, or those looking to secure clearances in Phase I and II proceedings. Raoul Hoffer heads the team and provides decades of experience in handling both merger control hearings and private cartel enforcement proceedings. Christine Dietz is noted for her expertise in both merger control and abuse of dominance matters, while Isabelle Innerhofer is a regular before the Austrian and European courts, appearing on behalf of both cartel claimants and defendants. Christoph Raab is adept at guiding clients through merger controls and assisting them in avoiding Phase II investigations.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Isabelle Innerhofer and Christoph Raab have extensive knowledge in competition law and are excellent attorneys. They are quick and flexible to adapt to the clients' needs and promptly answer every question they may have.'
  • 'Binder Grösswang has one of the leading EU and competition teams in the Austrian market. The firm is particularly known for its extensive expertise in merger control matters.'
  • 'Raoul Hoffer is definitely one of the most experienced and most recognised competition lawyers in Austria. Christine Dietz is very responsive and very well connected. She is very proficient in merger control and FDI law.'
  • 'Very well prepared, responsive, they make complicated cases smooth and simple. Personal engagement and empathy in the relationships with clients and peers.'
  • 'Christine Dietz is simply outstanding.'
  • 'Besides their astonishing competence in competition law, it's very easy and sometimes just entertaining to work with the firm. Raoul Hoffer is a perfect communicator. In legal disputes he is able to react not only very appropriately, but also creatively and convincingly. He is even able to impress the opponents in legal disputes.'

Key clients

  • ORLEN S.A.
  • SCANIA CV AB
  • Lenzing Group
  • Magna PT s.r.o.
  • Sutterlüty
  • Wienerberger AG
  • Schmitz Cargobull
  • Schüco International
  • Renault Österreich GmbH
  • KIA AUSTRIA GmbH
  • Nissan Deutschland GmbH
  • Semperit Group

Work highlights

Defended Scania in truck cartel follow-on damages proceedings in Austria.
Represented MPREIS in the first fine proceedings filed by Austrian authorities under the Fair Competition Act, including in proceedings before the ECJ.
Provided competition and merger control advice to Lenzing AG regarding its acquisition of a stake in TreeToTextile AB.

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Practice head

Raoul Hoffer

Other key lawyers

Christine Dietz; Isabelle Innerhofer; Christoph Raab; Max Danzinger