Described by one client as ‘real partners,’ SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH acts for public authorities and private sector clients on both advisory matters concerning the tendering and bidding processes, and post-award disputes. The team’s expertise lies primarily in rail procurement, where it assists with both rolling stock and infrastructure projects, and is also frequently instructed by contracting authorities for healthcare-related undertakings. Hanno Liebmann, who merges procurement expertise with a deep knowledge of railway law, leads the team. Edwin Scharf, who represents a number of healthcare clients, handles challenges to tender decisions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'People at this firm are real partners, not just lawyers. They have a deep market knowledge and a clear understanding of our projects. They know how things are handled in practice and understand how to present complex legal matters in a client-friendly way.'

  • 'Hanno Liebmann is an outstanding expert and a reliable partner. We like his hands-on approach as well as his precise work. Performance is perfect.'

  • 'The entire team is highly competent.'

  • 'Trustworthy and constructive work alongside Hanno Liebmann.'

  • 'The strength of Saxinger, Chalupsky was the quick feedback'

  • 'Hanno Liebmann has distinguished himself through his professional expertise in complex railway law issues. Furthermore, he stands out for his adherence to deadlines and reliability.'

Key clients

  • ÖBB-Produktion GmbH
  • ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG
  • Bundespensionskasse AG
  • Schiene OÖ GmbH
  • Federal State of Upper Austria
  • Marktgemeinde Perchtoldsdorf
  • Marktgemeinde Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl
  • skyline architekten ZT GmbH
  • Schiene Salzburg GmbH
  • Federal State of Salzburg
  • Federal State of Styria
  • Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH
  • Energie AG Oberösterreich
  • Oö Gesundheitsfonds
  • Social Aid Association Perg

Work highlights

  • Advised ÖBB-Produktion on the procurement of replacement cab radios for rolling stock in a cross-border mandate also involving Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
  • Assisted Schiene OÖ with "Regionalstadtbahn Linz," a project to extend one of the most important rail junctions in Austria and improve regional connections.
  • Acted for skyline architekten ZT in its successful challenge to a tender decision concerning the construction of a rehabilitation centre.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hanno Liebmann

Other key lawyers

Edwin Scharf, Jana Seywald