KPMG Law - Buchberger Ettmayer Rechtsanwälte GmbH shows proficiency in structuring and implementing reorganisation projects and cross-border mergers and is noted for established client relationships with venture capital funds, financial clients, and corporates in the energy and TMT sectors, the latter of which is also a focus area of team lead Wendelin Ettmayer. Described as an ‘extremely strong negotiator’, Stefan Arnold covers public M&A and related capital market aspects. Stephanie Sauer was promoted to partner in January 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team at provides high-quality legal advise in all areas of business law and has a notably strong M&A team. They have a strong presence in the Austrian start-up and VC scene. Their experienced team of experts enabled us to finalize our main legal issue in an extremely efficient way.'
‘Our key contact persons are Stefan Arnold and Pablo Essenther, who also advised us in connection with our financing round. Pablo is an exceptional young lawyer, who is a true expert in the start-up scene with a remarkable track record. Stefan is an enduring and extremely strong negotiator, who always strives for the best and yet efficient results for us. His ability to anticipate legal risks throughout the transaction was very impressive. It is a true pleasure to work with such an experienced and motivated team.’
Key clients
- adesso orange AG
- Austriacard Holdings AG
Work highlights
- KPMG Law advised Salzburg AG on the entry of the German investment group STAR Capital with a start-up investment of up to EUR €75m.
- Advised Wüstenrot Versicherungs AG on the sale of its Croatian subsidiary Wüstenrot životno osiguranje d.d. to Merkur.