Austria

In the contemporary business world, disputes are a common and sometimes inevitable reality, ranging from minor distractions to major obstacles. Each dispute has the potential to disrupt the smooth operation...Read more

On the occasion of the implementation of the ECN+ directive, the Austrian legislator introduced some important changes to the Austrian merger rules last year, which are applicable to Austrian mergers...Read more

In Germany, real estate transfer tax (“RETT”) has to be paid in different percentages, depending on the respective federal state. This applies not only to asset deals but also to...Read more

When an international company grows through the acquisition of small independently run businesses, ingrained and traditional procedures are not easily standardized. In the case at hand, standardizing sales terms and...Read more

The financial crisis had a significant impact on the financial services industry from both an economic as well as a regulatory point of view. While the market conditions deteriorated and...Read more

As a result of the global financial turmoil, calls for regulation of financial services enjoy a strong political tailwind. Aside from that, the last years have shown that self-regulation is...Read more