Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s competition footprint spans the CEE region, overseeing merger notification filings across multiple jurisdictions, while also advising clients facing allegations of cartel activity in the Austrian market. Heading the firm’s CEE-wide competition group is the ’very pragmatic competition lawyer’ Martin Eckel, a specialist in handling cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and related follow-up damages claims. David Konrath returned to the firm from EY Law - Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH in September 2025, adding further contentious cartel experience and also advising on FSR guidelines. Verena Stagl departed for Schiefer Rechtsanwälte GmbH in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Martin Eckel is a very pragmatic competition lawyer who tries to find practical solutions for his clients. He is also a very nice colleague to work with on the other side of a common project.'
Key clients
- WIBAU Holding GmbH
- Heinzel Group
- Haberkorn
- BayWa AG
- Europapier Austria
- Concept Cool
- Herbert Liaunig Privatstiftung
- Roland Spedition GmbH
- Denkstatt GmbH
- Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg
- Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH
- MULTIVAC Produktionsbeteiligungen GmbH
Work highlights
Advised WIBAU Holding GmbH on merger control notification requirements related to its acquisition of two RMX plants from Holcim and one from Rohrdorfer.
Advised Heinzel on a revision of internal competition policies, employee training materials, and the legal aspects of selective distribution systems and strategic partnerships.
Advised Haberkorn on the strategic handling of sensitive enforcement matters, guidance through self-cleaning measures and merger control in the acquisition of shares.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin Eckel
Other key lawyers
David Konrath