Binder Grösswang
Partner, specialised in competition, european law, state aid law, commercial law.
The ‘fantastic team’ at Binder Grösswang is sought after for representation in major multi-jurisdictional cartel matters and high-value mergers, with noted expertise in Phase II merger control proceedings and particular experience advising the automotive, food retail and wholesale sectors. Leading the team is ’smart strategist’ Raoul Hoffer, whose practice spans Austrian and European merger control and antitrust law. These are also areas of focus for ‘excellent competition lawyer’ Christine Dietz. Isabelle Innerhofer specialises in cases of unfair competition and market dominance, and both she and Christoph Raab handle private enforcement proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'Raoul Hoffer is extremely experienced and a smart strategist. Christine Dietz is a great team player who can be relied upon at all times. It is a pleasure to work with Raoul and Christine - even under pressure and in extremely complex proceedings.'
'A fantastic team that delivers genuinely practical advice on navigating Austrian merger control requirements. It is always my very strong preference to use this team if possible.'
'This is an extraordinary team dealing with every aspect of competition law in the most efficient way. It is a very diverse and technology driven team. Always a very efficient and pleasant cooperation.'
'Christine Dietz is an excellent competition lawyer, always available, extremely efficient and pleasant to work with. She really stands out and also manages her team in an efficient and pleasant way.'
'Christine Dietz and Christoph Raab are always willing to go the extra mile, You can always count on them.'
‘I know and would highly recommend Isabelle Innerhofer and Christine Dietz for any Austrian competition law work. They have a top competition practice there, including antitrust damages cases. They are also very active internationally. Brilliant lawyers.’
'I have worked mostly with Isabelle Innerhofer, who is a trustworthy professional with a great commitment to her job. She is very pragmatic, straight to the point and a sophisticated lawyer.'
'Outstanding quality of legal advice. Acting swiftly in anticipation of all possible solutions and problems for their clients. Excellent and highly recommended team with a lot of experience in high profile multi-jurisdictional filings. Very pragmatic and practical.'
Key clients
- 3i Investments
- Advent International
- Aptiv
- Argand
- Armira
- Azelis
- Beretta Holding S.A.
- Berglandmilch
- BNP Paribas
- Cargill Incorporated
- City of Vienna
- Coca-Cola HBC Austria
- Comer Industries S.p.A.
- Daimler
- Dussmann Group
- Dutch National Lottery
- eBay Inc.
- Estée Lauder
- Faerch
- FSN Capital Partners
- Grünenthal
- Hansa-Flex AG
- Imker Capital Partners
- Indorama
- KIA
- Kingspan
- Lenzing
- Lidl Österreich
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Mutares
- Nissan Center Europe
- Nomad Foods
- ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
- ORLEN S.A.
- Prysmian Group
- Rail Cargo Austria
- Region of Upper Austria
- Regit GmbH
- Renault Austria
- Riverside
- Röhm Holding GmbH
- Sandvik
- SCANIA CV AB
- Schaeff Holding AG
- Semperit
- Siemens Energy
- Smurfit Kappa
- Sutterlüty Handels GmbH
- Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc.
- Tikehau Capital
- TIWAG
- TX Group
- VF Corporation
- Wiener Wohnen
- Wienerberger AG
Work highlights
- Advised Wienerberger AG on the acquisition of its competitor Terreal Group, including navigating Phase II proceedings in Austria.
- Acted for Merck Sharp & Dohme in connection with its USD$10.8bn acquisition of the biotech research company Prometheus.
- Represented inter alia the City of Vienna and ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG with regard to the investigation into Austria’s biggest ever exposed cartel.
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Binder Grösswang
Partner, specialised in competition, regulatory, public procurement law, state aid law, energy law.
Practice head
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Raoul Hoffer