Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
Embedded in the firm’s international network, Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s multidisciplinary team delivers first-rate expertise on M&A transactions across the whole CEE region and is also recommended for corporate reorganisations, in particular in the banking and insurance sector. Another standout feature is the wide range of sector knowledge the group provides, covering industries such as energy, financial institutions, telecoms, technology and healthcare. Practice head Roman Perner has a track record of cross-border restructurings and mergers, while Sascha Hödl is described by clients as ’very knowledgable in all corporate and commercial matters’. Christian Herbst‘s practice encompasses venture capital, public takeover, and corporate finance transactions, whereas Sascha Schulz is regularly instructed by clients from the construction, real estate, financial and telecom sectors. M&A expert Maximilian Lang is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘I appreciate their footprint in CEE and their ability to deliver first-tier advice in the markets they operate in. I do not only appreciate their pragmatic approach, but also their in-depth understanding of commercial topics and how they interplay with the legal side.'
‘My contact person in M&A is Markus Piuk. He is calm and deliberate and at the same time has reached a level of seniority which allows him to accept all challenges of international M&A. ’
‘What truly sets Thomas Kulnigg’s team apart, especially in the realms of startups, venture capital and technology, is their unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding services. They exhibit a remarkable ability to stay at the forefront of the industry, ensuring that clients benefit from the latest developments and trends. Their pragmatic approach to problem-solving is refreshing, always presenting practical solutions to complex challenges.'
‘The team we have been working with can deal with all our complex questions as they have the large Schoenherr lawyer team (both domestic and abroad) to turn to. Our contacts are easy to talk to and can grasp the submitted problems quickly, their answers are complete, accurate and arrive within given deadlines.’
‘Roman Perner has in-depth experience within his field. He enjoys what he is doing, and his team works very well together. The bundled expertise of the team is very valuable to us and supports our strategic decisions.’
‘Broad team, strong expertise and network.’
‘Sascha Hödl: Vvery knowledgable in all corporate and commercial matters.’
'Maximilian Lang has been providing strategic and pragmatic advice. He is competent, responsive and fully dedicated.'
Key clients
- 360kompany
- América Móvil
- Andritz AG
- AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals
- ARZ Allgemeines Rechenzentrum GmbH
- Benteler International AG
- Bilfinger Industrial Services Österreich GmbH
- Blue Minds Group
- BPE 4
- Brau Union Oesterreich AG
- Cargo-Partner Group Holding AG
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Caverion
- Cerba HealthCare
- coeo Inkasso GmbH
- Credendo
- Deutsche Post AG
- Deutsche Telekom
- ECOwind Handels- & Wartungs GmbH
- Enery Development GmbH
- Erste Group
- Eucodis Bioscience
- Findologic
- FirmenABC
- Fressnapf SE
- Funke Mediengruppe
- Gropyus AG
- HAR GmbH
- HARPS Global
- Herba Chemosan
- HS Timber Group
- Immigon Portfolioabbau
- IMMOFINANZ
- Interglobe Enterprises Limited
- Kellogg's
- Kontron
- Liechtenstein Group
- OBAG
- OMV AG
- OMV Petrom
- P&I Personal und Informatik
- Palfinger
- Playbrush GmbH
- Red Bull GmbH
- REWE
- RFR
- Rhone Capital
- Sanofi-Aventis GmbH
- SanusX
- SGL Carbon GmbH
- Starwood Capital Group
- Storyblok
- Techbold
- Thales Group
- UBS Europe SE
- UNICORN-Biotech Holding GmbH
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- UNIQA Group
- Verbund AG
- voestalpine Stahl GmbH
- Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Wiesenthal Autohandels AG
- x+bricks
- Zech Bau
Work highlights
- Advised Carrier Global Corporation alongside Linklaters on its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions in a cash and stock transaction is valued at €12bn.
- Advised Cargo-Partner as global lead counsel on the sale of the entire Cargo-Partner Group to Nippon Express Holdings Inc. for €1.4bn.
- Advised Deutsche Telekom AG alongside Gleiss Lutz on the sale of a majority stake in its towers business to a bidding consortium for €17bn.
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Roman Perner