Working in a ‘goal-oriented and focused manner,’ SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH specialises in multi-jurisdictional merger filings and also represents clients in cartel matters before the courts. Practice head Christina Hummer marshals a ’remarkable depth of knowledge’ of European antitrust law, and is instructed by clients seeking to submit merger filings and those facing cartel investigations. Markus Fellner frequently appears before Austrian and European courts in relation to cartel and abuse of dominance proceedings.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The firm is particularly well positioned as it has 4 offices in Austria and hence, trained lawyers that can assist in case of a dawn raid everywhere in Austria.'

  • 'Christina Hummer is an extremely dedicated, engaged and highly competent competition lawyer. She manages to explain complex issues to the point to business people, which makes working with her extremely pleasant.'

  • 'What distinguishes SCWP's antitrust law team is their unwavering commitment to providing advice that is consistently aligned with the client's needs. This approach ensures that the team not only navigates legal intricacies effectively but also delivers practical solutions.'

  • 'Christina Hummer has a remarkable depth of knowledge and experience in antitrust law. She is committed to understanding the respective industry to provide tailored solutions. Wolfgang Lauss is particularly skilled at crafting innovative legal strategies and practical solutions.'

  • 'The practice is characterised by its excellent legal work at all levels, both by the partners and the other lawyers and associates. Due to the size of the practice, a broad professional spectrum is covered and clients are offered support in all areas of law.'

  • 'The partners and lawyers with whom we cooperate are characterised by a very high professional quality, good accessibility and timely completion of tasks.'

  • 'The team works in a goal-oriented and focused manner.'

  • 'Christina Hummer is a very experienced, client-focused antitrust attorney. She is particularly dedicated and always puts in 200%. On top of this, it is always a pleasure to work with her.'

Key clients

  • HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Energie AG Oberösterreich Umwelt Service GmbH
  • Pierer Industrie AG
  • KTM AG / Pierer Mobility AG
  • Hofer KG
  • Hexagon Composites ASA
  • Hexagon Purus ASA
  • Shareholders of RICO Group
  • State of Upper Austria
  • Heaven Seven GmbH
  • dm-drogerie markt Verwaltungs GmbH
  • Schmid Industrieholding GmbH
  • Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG
  • EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH
  • Medlog Austria GmbH
  • Heaven S

Work highlights

  • Represented HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft in the Austrian construction cartel case.
  • Assisted Hofer with long-running competition matters arising from its relationships with suppliers and related pricing issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christina Hummer

Other key lawyers

Markus Fellner, Wolfgang Lauss, Kristina Madunic