Barnert Egermann Illigasch Rechtsanwälte GmbH's competition practice is instructed by international media, energy and construction clients seeking Austrian and EU approval for mergers and investments, in addition to providing ongoing compliance support. Leading the group is the 'smart, reliable and highly effective' Isabella Hartung, whose practice spans both merger and FDI clearance proceedings at the Austrian and European level, and cartel-related matters. She has particular expertise in advising on issues arising out of requirements in the Austrian Investment Control Act and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and is also mandated when questions concerning state aid law arise.
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- 'Isabella Hartung is smart, reliable and highly effective.'
- 'BEIRA is appreciated for its professionalism, business insight and long-standing cooperation and expertise. We value its diligence and precise execution and the firm consistently delivers focused and effective solutions. BEIRA has been a reliable and trusted advisor for a long time.'
- 'Isabella Hartung has been a long-standing advisor in the field of competition law for our company. She is very attentive, understands the business implications at stake and provides pragmatic and actionable advice.'
- 'A very knowledgeable and dedicated team, set on delivering seamless and effective service to clients.'
Key clients
- AEROCOMPACT Group/Mathias Muther Privatstiftung
- ASFINAG
- Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
- EVN AG/Netz Niederösterreich GmbH
- Gebrüder Weiss
- PORR AG
- RTL Group
Work highlights
Acted as Austrian competition counsel to the RTL Group regarding the proposed acquisition of SKY DACH.
Provided Austrian merger control advice to the RTL Group when IP Österreich GmbH became part of RTL AdAlliance.
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Practice head
Isabella Hartung