Chambers Europe Guide 2026: generational bridge reflected in rankings

Rankings in 6 practice areas and for 11 attorneys

Haslinger / Nagele further expands its strong market position in the Chambers Europe 2026 ranking – once again sending a clear signal of stability, expertise, and sustainable talent development. Our generational bridge is proving effective: Seasoned specialists and compelling new voices from the next generation of lawyers are being recognized in equal measure.

Overall, Haslinger / Nagele is ranked in 6 practice areas, and 11 lawyers receive individual recognition – including three first-time rankings, which we are particularly pleased about.

Recognized for the first time:

Our generational bridge continues to grow

Mario Laimgruber

was recognized for the first time in the field of Public Law: Planning and Environment as an “Up and Coming” lawyer.

Mathis Fister

Attorney-at-Law in the field of Healthcare & Life Sciences – was listed for the first time as “Up and Coming,” thereby demonstrating the growing strength of the team.

Gisela Ernst

Associate, also in the field of Healthcare & Life Sciences – received her first ranking as “Associates to Watch,” marking an important step for our generational bridge.

Top rankings for our practice groups

Our practice groups confirm their strong positioning in a European comparison. Our teams have been recognized with the following rankings:

Sujet JuristInnen | Haslinger / Nagele, Illustration: Karl-Heinz Wasserbacher

Competition / European Law: Band 4

Alexander Hiersche: Band 4
Martin Oder: Band 4
Martin Stempkowski: Band 4

Unternehmens- & Gesellschaftsrecht | Haslinger / Nagele, Illustration: Karlheinz Wasserbacher

Corporate/M&A: Band 5

Wirtschaftsrecht, Verfassungsrecht | Haslinger / Nagele, Illustration: Karlheinz Wasserbacher

We congratulate all our colleagues who have received these recognitions and thank our clients for the trust that makes these achievements possible. The entire Haslinger / Nagele team is delighted with all these accolades!

Chambers and Partners is an independent research institute specializing in the legal industry, operating in 200 countries and providing detailed rankings and insights into the world’s leading law firms.

19. March 2026