SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH is noted for its expertise in cross-border merger filings, appearing frequently before the European Commission on this front, and is also tasked with acting for clients in the scope of cartel investigations. Practice head Christina Hummer splits her time between Vienna and Brussels, allowing her to tackle antitrust proceedings before the ECJ, ranging from large-scale cartel investigations to merger filings and issues tied to state aid. Markus Fellner focuses on competition litigation, pleading cartel and abuse of dominance cases before the Austrian and European authorities.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clients receive pragmatic support and advice that is easy to understand. The support ranges from providing simple advice up to full range support in front of the authorities – always in the most professional way.'
- 'Markus Fellner is very responsive and easy to reach. He is a real expert in competition law, provides great guidance and valuable contributions, and he can adapt to the various level of expertise when it comes to explaining the details of the matter and the best strategy. The good cooperation with the authorities contributed to handling the matter.'
- 'The team is always well led by its head, Christina Hummer.'
- 'Christina Hummer is not only an excellent lawyer, but also an outstanding personality. I admire how she reaches the attention of businesspeople during her compliance trainings. On top of this, when working on a concrete legal question, she is on the one hand legally very knowledgeable but at the same time able to put it into simple words.'
- 'Christina Hummer and her team distinguish themselves through their deep expertise and pragmatic approach to complex legal matters. Their practice stands out in the way they consistently combine high-level legal knowledge with a clear understanding of their clients' business needs, making them an invaluable partner.'
- 'Christina Hummer is a standout partner due to her exceptional analytical skills and ability to distil complex legal issues into actionable advice. What differentiates her from competitors is not only her expertise but also her ability to build long-term relationships with clients through trust and consistent delivery.'
Key clients
- Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG
- Energie AG Oberösterreich Umwelt Service GmbH
- Energie AG Oberösterreich Umweltservice GmbH
- Energie AG Oberösterreich Vertrieb GmbH
- HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H.
- Hofer KG
- Maresi Austria GmbH
- Medlog Austria GmbH
- MYFLEXBOX Austria GmbH
- Schmid Industrieholding GmbH
- Shareholder of the RICO Group
- State of Upper Austria
- Unimarkt Handelsgesellschaft m.b.h. & co. kg
- Weyland GmbH
Work highlights
- Represented HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft in a major Austrian cartel case.
- Represented a subsidiary of EAG in competition authority investigations arising from an alleged Austria-wide cartel of several waste management companies.
- Assisting Hofer with competition matters arising from its relationships with suppliers and involving novel competition law issues arising from the new Fair Competition Conditions Law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christina Hummer