Dieter Thalhammer
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbHE+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented’ team advises clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and transport sectors on cartel and merger proceedings in the EU, with Jochen Anweiler leading on such matters from the firm’s Brussels office. The firm also takes instructions concerning Austria’s FDI regulations. Dieter Thalhammer spearheads the firm’s competition group, specialising in antitrust compliance, cartel investigations and merger controls. Judith Feldner represents clients in EU and Austrian merger and investment control proceedings, while Andreas Zellhofer combines abuse of dominance expertise with a strong IP/IT practice.
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Testimonials
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'The antitrust team at E+H Rechtsanwälte is very proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented. At the same time, they are technically very strong.'
'Jochen Anweiler is an outstanding competition lawyer and it is always a great pleasure to work with him. He is technically outstanding and always on the ball. '
'Judith Feldner is the go-to person for all our deals globally that require Austrian merger control filings. She is super responsive, an excellent advocate and one of the leading individuals in her age class in merger control in Austria.'
'The team has a track record that is second to none in Austrian merger control proceedings before the regulator and the courts. They integrate perfectly with larger international teams and economists.'
'Dieter Thalhammer has extensive experience and impressive skills in advising international clients on Austrian antitrust law. Felix Frommelt is a very well versed advisor with a top notch knowledge of the legal environment and his clients' businesses. You want Felix on your team.'
'Solution-oriented. Excellent collaboration. Great network.'
'The team has a great know-how of competition law, is very experienced and works well together.'
'I particularly appreciate working with Judith Feldner. She is very experienced in merger control work, remains calm in critical situations, is very responsive, knows how to handle difficult cases and has established a very good team around her.'
Key clients
- Meta (Facebook)
- Austrian Airlines
- Volvo Trucks
- Toyota
- ÖBB
- OMV
- STARK Group
- Amgen Inc.
- Rail Cargo Austria
- BWT
Work highlights
- Represented Meta in proceedings regarding the violation of the Austrian standstill obligation with regard to its acquisition of GIPHY, as well as in respective Austrian Phase II merger control proceedings.
- Defended Volvo/Renault in litigation claiming damages from the trucks cartel, including at the appellate level.
- Act for Austrian Airlines in state aid proceedings before the ECJ.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Judith Feldner
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbHPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dieter Thalhammer