JUVE Handbook Austria 2024/25 – Haslinger / Nagele excels: rise in ranking, increase in staff and turnover

In the special edition of the industry magazine JUVE, we are ranked 16th among the 20 highest-grossing law firms in Austria. In Corporate/M&A, public law, criminal law and banking & finance law, we were able to beat all previous records thanks to our extensive expertise. We are also among the top three law firms with strongest increase in revenue. With a 17% increase in staff, our team has grown more than any other of the 20 ranked law firms, including the addition of renowned administrative law expert Mathis Fister.

To the rankings

Public law: Wolfgang Berger, Wilhelm Bergthaler and Martin Oder are among the leading names in public law. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Environment/planning/regulation and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Public procurement law: In addition, Wilhelm Bergthaler (“world class,” competitor), Wolfgang Berger (“experienced and highly regarded colleague for decades,” competitor on both; both environmental and planning law) and Martin Oder (public procurement law) are frequently recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Conflict resolution – litigation: Fabian Blumberger (“skillful in court negotiations”) and Dietmar Lux are frequently recommended.

⭐⭐⭐ M&A and corporate law: Dietmar Lux is one of the leading names here and is “highly respected nationwide for his experience in complex corporate law disputes,” JUVE editorial team. Johanna Fischer (“excellent and professional support, available around the clock,” client), Daniela Huemer and Julia Goth are also frequently recommended.

⭐⭐⭐ Banking & finance law: Dietmar Lux and Johanna Fischer (“excellent and professional,” client) are often recommended.

Our strengths

In public law, we are rated five stars in environment/planning/regulation and four stars in public procurement law, making us one of the leading practice groups. The strengthening of the team through the addition of several Associates and the particularly notable addition of Mathis Fister have enabled us to expand our renowned expertise in all areas of public business law. We were also able to further expand our strong position in litigation and white-collar crime. In M&A and corporate law, we showcase a wide range of expertise, driven not only by our traditionally close ties to well-known companies and foundations in Upper Austria but also by our experience in advising banks. In the area of banking and finance law, we stand out for banking litigation, financing (especially in the mid-cap sector for companies and institutional investors) and restructuring. Demand is rising in banking advisory for compliance cases and preparation for EU sustainability directives.

You can read the full ranking here.

 

30. September 2024

 

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