bpv Hügel’s projects and energy team has a strong focus on regulatory issues as well as EU law. Christian Schneider and Christian Macho jointly lead the practice. Schneider’s specialisms include public procurement law, public economic law, European law and environmental law. Macho offers advice on construction contracts and real estate issues, as well as public construction and regional planning matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their enthusiasm for regulatory legal matters and knowledge is just unmatched.’
  • ‘The team is known for its precise legal analysis and its ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with confidence.’
  • ‘Christian Schneider is an outstanding practitioner. Due to his exceptional knowledge in the field of public commercial law, he can also be described as a walking encyclopaedia.’

Key clients

  • VERBUND AG
  • OMV AG
  • KELAG
  • Österreichs Energie
  • KEW
  • Fachverband Gas Wärme
  • Kärnten Netz GmbH
  • IG Holzkraft
  • TIGAS
  • Gas Connect Austria
  • Nawaro
  • Vienna Airport

Work highlights

Advised VERBUND AG and its subsidiaries on energy matters and represented them before the courts.
Advised OMV AG and its subsidiaries on energy matters and represented them before the courts.
Advised KELAG and its subsidiaries on energy matters and represented them before the courts.

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Practice head

Christian Schneider; Christian Macho