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European Competition Developments, Issue 2 (August 2019)

6 August 2019

It is true that the competition never sleeps: For an overview of current events in competition policy and enforcement in the EU, check out our second issue of European Competition Developments for the latest on current events in competition policy and enforcement in Europe put together by our counsel Kajetan Rozga and our associate Magdalena Nowak.

Whistleblowing protections in the CEE and the impact of the recent EC directive

1 August 2019

In this article, we look at what the EC’s directive might mean for whistleblowers and their employers within the context of the current patchwork of regulations in several CEE jurisdictions.

Insults on the Internet – Facebook as guardian of law and order?

10 July 2019

Insults on the Internet – Facebook as guardian of law and order? Our Partner Sonja Dürager, specialised amongst others in IT-law, trademark, copyright, data protection, and unfair competition, wrote an article in German about this controversial topic: http://bit.ly/2JANhAC

Navigating Austria’s Transaction Value Merger Filing Threshold

3 July 2019

The recent addition of a transaction value threshold warrants closer scrutiny of merger filings in Austria, but it need not cause a rush to file every deal that appears to meet its requirements on paper. In this article, Florian Neumayr and Kajetan Rozga talk about how to hit the sweet spot of avoiding a needless filing while being discerning enough not to trigger a costly failure-to-file proceeding. The lessons learned may prove useful not only in navigating Austrian merger control but also in informing the broader debates over whether to implement similar thresholds in other jurisdictions such as the EC.

Guide on Shareholder Activism & Engagement: Austrian Chapter by Christoph Nauer and Daniel Reiter

02 July 2019

Shareholder activist campaigns are on the rise and are increasingly being observed on the Austrian market as well. That is why listed companies are advised to prepare for activist shareholders and their strategies.

Four Common Pitfalls of Austrian Merger Filings

18 June 2019

Austrian law requires notifying transactions to the competition authorities in some unexpected circumstances. In this article, Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber and Kajetan Rozga discuss four common pitfalls of Austrian merger control law that can lead to a missed or delayed filing.

Knowing how to spot these risks and when to seek the expertise of local counsel can help in avoiding the negative consequences of a late filing on the deal as well as a potentially costly and distracting failure-to-file proceeding.

European Competition Developments, Issue 1 (May 2019)

28 May 2019

Check out the first issue of European Competition Developments for the latest on current events in competition policy and enforcement in Europe put together by our counsel Kajetan Rozga.

The Law Reviews: Austrian Chapter Tax Disputes by bpv Huegel Tax-Team

16 May 2019

Gerald Schachner and Kornelia Wittmann, partners at bpv Huegel, and attorney-at-law and tax advisor Nicolas Wolski are the authors of the Austrian chapter “The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review”.

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