Cerha Hempel’s robust foundation in corporate law benefits its UHNW and private foundation clients in a whole host of matters encompassing contentious and non-contentious tax matters as well as estate and wealth planning. The team offers a wealth of experience in advising charities, with a particular emphasis on real estate projects. Head of the takeovers and antitrust department Albert Birkner is highly regarded as a ‘stand-out-partner’. Leading the contentious business department, Irene Welser boasts an extensive track record in handling probate, succession and estate disputes. In the firm’s corporate practice, Heinrich Foglar-Deinhardstein is active in trust law, while Benjamin Twardosz is renowned for advising on both the civil and tax law aspects of private foundations. Also a corporate lawyer, Martin Eichinger was promoted to partner in May 2024.
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‘Perfect service, skills and know-how.’
‘Stand-out-partner due to excellent service, know-how and experience: Albert Birkner.’
‘The law firm provides perfectly trained and highly professional advice and support from all employees and partners. This gives clients the clarity they need to be able to evaluate all effects and alternative courses of action in advance and to have the necessary security to make the right decisions.’
‘Legal support is clear, efficient and reliable.’
Key clients
- Kwizda
- Karl Wlaschek Privatstiftung (KWPS)
- Pichler Privatstiftung
- ITI – International Theological Institute
- Batthyany-Strattmann
- St Johanns Club
- Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe (Children Charities)
- Souveräner Malteser Ritterorden
- KR Ing. Franz Hrachowitz
- Alexander Silber
- Alex Schütz Familienstiftung (C-Quadrat)
- Dr. Pscheidl Privatstiftung
- Dr. Günter Eichhübl
- Mag. Dominik Brunner
- Mag. Robert Tencl
- Erich Erber Phd
- Peter Duschek
- Andrea KOLLAR
- Tax Advice to UHNWIs
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Irene Welser, Albert Birkner, Heinrich Foglar-Deinhardstein, Benjamin Twardosz