Commercial, corporate and M&A

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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