Administrative law and public sector

Cerha Hempel

Demonstrating proficiency across a variety of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, and transport, Cerha Hempel has established experience in domestic and EU public law litigation and frequently represents clients in proceedings before the European Court of Justice. The team is jointly steered by Hans Kristoferitsch, who is well known for his expertise in state aid matters, and Stefan Huber, who has a strong pedigree in higher educational law. Armin Schwabl‘s focus areas encompass product regulation as well as waste and environmental law.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Superb knowledge of Austrian administrative law. Straight to the point with great accuracy.’
‘Armin Schwabl is an excellent lawyer - always courteous and available, friendly, with a critical and open view of the aspects to be discussed, always keeping both sides in mind.’
‘Very easy to work with. They explain issues and solutions to issues very well.’
‘Our first address whenever a public law issue arises in Austria. They have outstanding legal skills and the ability to find common ground and viable solutions.'
'Very flexible, pragmatic and solution-oriented team of experts in public law areas. There is no question about the team's professional competence and highly appreciated pragmatism. Stefan Huber has in-depth experience within his field. He enjoys what he is doing and the team works very well together.’
‘Armin Schwabl is always available, superfast, and capable of breaking down complex matters for me to easily understand and form my decisions. The team always put my company‘s interests at the centre of their activities.'
‘The team at Cerha Hempel, especially around Armin Schwabl, shines not because of innovations, but an immediate response at all times and very open attitude, setting out all pros and cons of different strategies.’
'Hans Kristoferitsch advises us with extensive knowledge and many years of experience. His advice is always legally sound and at the same time practice-oriented. The cooperation is very pleasant.'

Key clients

SES Spar European Shopping Centers
Republic of Austria
RHI Magnesita
Austrian Students’ Union
Bloch3
HPE
Lenzing AG
ASFINAG
Austrian Power Grid AG (“APG”)
Vienna International Airport
SPAR
Danube Private University
GATX
Philip Morris Austria GmbH
RTR
Wien Energie
Wiener Netze GmbH
Via Donau
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Burgenland Energie
BMK

Work highlights

Represented SPAR in complaints before the European Commission against the Hungarian retail tax.
Providing RHI Magnesita with group-wide advice on sanctions compliance.