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BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law

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Known for experience in the gaming and entertainment segment, BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law is recommended for advice on fund structuring and M&A in the startup field. Leading numerous of the firm’s cross-border matters involving international gamblinglaw, Thomas Talos heads the practice alongside Roman Rericha, whose corporate and M&A capabilities extend to strength in private equity and venture capital transactions. Both are well-supported by transaction expert Stephan Strass.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very well coordinated. All members are professionally outstanding and work very efficiently.'

  • ‘What makes them special is their commercial understanding, which ensures the best possible economic result for the client. ’

  • ‘Stephan Strass is a young partner with an impressive ability to break down complex issues for clients and has very solid legal knowledge.'

  • ‘The team is truly outstanding. They managed to significantly expand their footprint in the Austrian market and attract young talent. I am truly impressed by their development during the last years and do believe that BRANDL TALOS has one of the most outstanding M&A-teams in the Austrian market.’

  • ‘Roman Rericha is one of the outstanding individuals in the market. Roman focuses on tech M&A as well as growth deals and is certainly one of the leading names for venture capital/growth transactions in Austria. He is always respectful with the other side, but extremely reliable when push comes to shove during a transaction. He is just brilliant.'

  • 'Stephan Strass is one of the most promising next generation M&A professionals. He is very focused on international transactions and a strong negotiator.'

  • ‘BRANDL TALOS’ practice stands out due to its deep sector expertise and its ability to provide tailored, strategic solutions to complex legal issues. What sets this practice apart is its unwavering client focus, which is evident in the team's proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.’

  • ‘The individuals at BRANDL TALOS consistently demonstrate excellence through a combination of technical legal expertise, commercial awareness, and a strong commitment to client service. Standout partners such as Roman Rericha have a unique ability to distil complex legal concepts into straightforward, actionable advice. Their negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and attention to detail make them invaluable during high-stakes transactions.’

Key clients

  • SPORTRADAR AG
  • Ring International Holding AG
  • Tipico Group Limited
  • APEX Ventures
  • C-QUADRAT
  • Exscientia GmbH
  • Hadean Ventures
  • LEA Partners
  • Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG
  • Swarovski International Holding AG
  • Ready2order GmbH
  • KOMPAS Ventures
  • AGCF – Austrian Growth Capital Fund
  • Creandum VC
  • Pride Capital
  • FInno Consult GmbH
  • Alfie's GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Tipico Group Ltd, majority-owned by CVC, on the sale of its US business to MGM Resorts International.
  • Advised Ring International Holding AG the sale of a controlling stake in PLK Venture UK Ltd to TDR Capital.
  • Advised Pride Capital Partners on the acquisition of a minority stake in RUBICON group.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roman Rericha, Thomas Talos

Other key lawyers

Stephan Strass, Adrian Zuschmann