Cerha Hempel’s private client offering spans a wide array of related matters on behalf of UHNWIs, funds and trusts. Albert Birkner counts a large range of Austrian funds amongst his clients and also heads the firm’s mergers and competition department. Irene Welser spearheads the contentious side of the practice and is an expert in probate, estate and succession disputes and often handles cross-border litigation. Heinrich Foglar-Deinhardstein specialises in matters relating to corporate, takeover and succession law, while Benjamin Twardosz is well-regarded for his knowledge of tax planning and tax-related criminal issues. All four jointly lead the firm’s private client offering.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Irene Welser has exceptional experience, particularly in the field of inheritance law. Her strategic vision is outstanding, as is her dedication to her work and personal client care.’
- ‘The firm is a highly competent partnership of lawyers that excels in providing highly competent assessments and advice on even the most complex legal issues. By highlighting all options, dangers and risks, a successful solution can always be quickly discussed, agreed upon and implemented together.’
- ‘The firm's partners and staff are distinguished by the competence, reliability, punctuality and professionalism that every client expects. They offer the necessary security that should always be present for solid legal advice and support.’
Key clients
- Kwizda
- Karl Wlaschek Privatstiftung
- Pichler Privatstiftung
- ITI – International Theological Institute
- Batthyany-Strattmann
- St Johanns Club
- Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe
- Souveräner Malteser Ritterorden
- KR Ing. Franz Hrachowitz
- Alexander Silber
- Alex Schütz Familienstiftung
- Dr. Pscheidl Privatstiftung
Practice head
Irene Welser; Albert Birkner; Heinrich Foglar-Deinhardstein; Benjamin Twardosz