Central Europe
schoenherr is one of the top corporate law firms in Central Europe. With our wide-ranging network of offices throughout CEE/SEE, we offer our clients unique coverage in the region.
Schoenherr Austria
Tuchlauben 17
A-1010 Vienna
A-1010 Vienna
T: +43 1 534 37 0
F: +43 1 534 37 66100
F: +43 1 534 37 66100
About 104 lawyers, our Vienna office is one of the largest in Austria. More importantly, with our recognised experts, we are able to provide innovative, quality legal advice for even the most complicated assignment. Our successful corporate/M&A practice features prominently in Austria’s top-end inbound and outbound investments, while the intellectual property and competition practices frequently dominate the headlines in their respective fields. Our market-leading real estate team advises on prestigious projects in Austria and CEE/SEE. Alone or in cooperation with other Schoenherr practice groups, the dispute resolution and regulatory teams successfully represents clients in all forms of dispute resolution in Austrian and international tribunals. The banking & capital markets team is increasingly visible in all markets where we have a presence.
Schoenherr Bulgaria
Advokatsko druzhestvo Аndreev, Stoyanov & Tsekova in cooperation with Schoenherr
Alabin 56
BG-1000 Sofia
Alabin 56
BG-1000 Sofia
T: +359 2 933 10 70
F: +359 2 986 11 05
F: +359 2 986 11 05
Starting in 2004 and experiencing continuous growth ever since, Schoenherr Bulgaria has established itself among the leading market players. Our Sofia office has become a popular address for multinational corporations looking for efficient, timely and comprehensive legal advice. A workforce of 20 lawyers with outstanding expertise in their respective areas of specialisation and an international education (Columbia Law School, Oxford, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Central European University, Universidad de Barcelona and more) can team up to cover the specific requirements of any high-end transaction in a time-sensitive manner. Whereas quality work to international standards is a matter of course, clients further benefit from our understanding of their business needs and value our ability to strongly advocate their interests. In 2009, PLC Which Lawyer? ranked Schoenherr Bulgaria among the top 10 law firms and first among international legal advisors in Bulgaria, with recommendations in corporate/M&A, real estate and competition matters.
Schoenherr Croatia
Schoenherr Attorneys at Law Croatia
Ul. kneza Branimira 29 I
HR-10000 Zagreb
Ul. kneza Branimira 29 I
HR-10000 Zagreb
T: +385 1 457 64 92
F: +385 1 481 30 73
F: +385 1 481 30 73
Schoenherr, together with Croatian lawyers, commenced its activities in Croatia in 2001. Initially with a strong focus on M&A, the team profited from the thriving economic activity in Croatia at the beginning of the millennium. Schoenherr was involved in most of the headline deals, including privatisations in the insurance and energy industries (gas utilities), private to private transactions in the insurance and banking sectors and foreign investment in the pharmaceuticals and food trading industries. Building on this early success, Schoenherr has acted for many of the large real estate investors attracted to Croatia in recent years. In line with market developments, the office has recently experienced a rapid expansion of its banking & finance practice.
Schoenherr Czech Republic
nám. Republiky 1079/1a
CZ-110 00 Prague 1
CZ-110 00 Prague 1
T: +420 225 996 500
F: +420 225 996 555
F: +420 225 996 555
Established almost two decades ago, the office in Prague joined Schoenherr in 2009. Traditionally focused on assisting foreign investors with setting up their businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the team has grown into a renowned legal advisor for international and domestic companies in all areas of commercial law. The Prague office is a recognised leader in a number of areas, including competition, large scale privatisations, domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructuring, construction and real estate, financing, regulatory law and employment. Client satisfaction has been repeatedly reflected by international awards, such as the 2011 ACQ Law Awards for "Cross-border Law Firm of the Year in Czech Republic" and "Commercial Arbitration Law Firm of the Year in Czech Republic" as well as the 2007 International Law Office "Client Choice Award" for Czech Republic.
Schoenherr Brussels
Avenue de Cortenbergh 52
B-1000 Brussels
B-1000 Brussels
T: +32 2 743 40 40
F: +32 2 743 40 49
F: +32 2 743 40 49
Located in the heart of the European Union, our Brussels office provides valuable assistance so Schoenherr can effectively represent its high profile cases before the European Commission. Established in 1996, a presence in Brussels has played a key role in Schoenherr’s becoming a highly-regarded firm in the area of competition and EU law, not just in Austria but throughout its network of offices. This was recognised when Schoenherr’s EU & competition practice was ranked amongst the top 25 competition practices worldwide in PLC’s Competition Super League. The CEE/SEE expansion of Schoenherr goes hand in hand with an increased workflow in EU-related merger control and antitrust litigation.
Schoenherr Hungary
Schönherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda
Buday László utca 12
H-1024 Budapest
Buday László utca 12
H-1024 Budapest
T: +36 1 345 87 78
F: +36 1 345 87 77
F: +36 1 345 87 77
schoenherr Hungary was established in 2008 when a well-established team of experienced legal professionals, now led by Kinga Hetényi, joined the firm in order to benefit from schoenherr’s strong position in the CEE/SEE region. It has a long track record of representing foreign investors, mainly in acquisitions and green field investments, corporate, employment law, merger control filings and other competition matters, finance and insolvency matters as well as real estate transactional mandates, construction and development, including large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Additionally, the team advises numerous sizeable corporate clients on an ongoing basis on issues such as general corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, real estate and employment law. Recently, the office has been attracting a growing number of international and domestic corporate clients in the energy, food, technology and banking and insurance sectors. All lawyers speak English and German in addition to Hungarian.
Schoenherr Poland
ul Zlota 59
PL-00-120 Warsaw
PL-00-120 Warsaw
T: +48 22 222 42 00
F: +48 22 222 42 99
F: +48 22 222 42 99
Schoenherr’s Warsaw office is a full-service practice that focuses on mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, banking & finance, real estate and energy. Our team of lawyers advises domestic and international clients on investing in Poland and on cross-border transactions. We have particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, privatizations, public takeovers, initial public offerings, real estate acquisition, sale and development, financing of M&A and real estate projects and renewable energy. Our client list includes national and international corporate groups from several industries, including banks, real estate developers, investment funds, private equity funds, manufacturers, distributors and industrial companies.
Schoenherr Romania
Blvd. Dacia Nr. 30
RO-010413 Bucharest
RO-010413 Bucharest
T: +40 21 319 67 90
F: +40 21 319 67 91
F: +40 21 319 67 91
Opened in 1996, schoenherr’s Bucharest office is one of the most experienced international firms on the Romanian market. The 50-lawyer team advises mainly foreign investors on the complete range of corporate and commercial legal issues, with an emphasis on sophisticated corporate, finance and real estate transactional work. The Bucharest office is active in a large number of renewable energy (windparks) projects. It has built an impressive track record in the oil and gas retail, telecommunication, insurance, banking, pharmaceutical, construction, real estate development and IT industries. Its banking & finance team enjoys an excellent reputation in transactional and regulatory finance and capital markets work. The real estate team regularly acts on the largest property transactions in the country.
Schoenherr Serbia
Moravčević Vojnović i Partneri in cooperation with Schoenherr
Francuska 27
SRB-11000 Belgrade, www.schoenherr.rs
Francuska 27
SRB-11000 Belgrade, www.schoenherr.rs
T: +381 11 320 26 00
F: +381 11 320 26 10
F: +381 11 320 26 10
Opened in 2002, schoenherr’s Belgrade office has established itself as one of the leading international law firms in Serbia. We advise mainly foreign investors on the complete range of corporate and commercial legal issues, with an emphasis on sophisticated corporate and real estate transactional work, including international tax advice. The office is also engaged, via its specialised country desks, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia, in cooperation with the Sofia office. Frequent clients include companies from the telecommunication, insurance, banking, construction, energy, oil and gas retail, real estate development and IT sectors.
Schoenherr Slovakia
Nám. 1. mája 18 (Park One)
SK-811 06 Bratislava
SK-811 06 Bratislava
T: +421 257 10 07 01
F: +421 257 10 07 02
F: +421 257 10 07 02
Schoenherr has a long history of working with local offices to advise Austrian and other foreign investors in Slovakia. In 2009, Schoenherr finally established its own office in Bratislava with the aim of improving and expanding its scope of work there. The team, which consists of lawyers with previous experience at international law firms, advises international and domestic businesses on their investments, M&A activities, restructurings, competition issues and real estate acquisitions and development.
Schoenherr Slovenia
Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbH – branch Slovenia
Tomšičeva 3
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Tomšičeva 3
SI-1000 Ljubljana
T: +386 1 200 09 80
F: +386 1 426 07 11
F: +386 1 426 07 11
Schoenherr’s Ljubljana office was established in 2001. It has since developed into a leading international firm on the Slovenian market. We advise predominantly foreign investors on the complete range of corporate legal issues, including large-scale privatisations, private equity investments, real estate acquisition and project finance, as well as non-transactional work such as competition advice and litigation. We have extensive experience in the energy, telecommunication, insurance, banking, retail, construction, real estate development, life-sciences, media and debt collection sectors. The team is comprised of 14 lawyers, all experienced and specialised in at least one of the Schoenherr core business sectors. Most of our lawyers have a good command of both English and German and have been with the Schoenherr Ljubljana office from its beginning.
Schoenherr Ukraine
44 Shota Rustaveli Street
UA-01033 Kyiv
UA-01033 Kyiv
T: +38 044 220 10 46
F: +38 044 220 10 45
F: +38 044 220 10 45
Schoenherr opened its Kyiv office in 2006. It focuses on corporate, mergers & acquisitions, real estate and project finance. It also advises international clients on investing directly in Ukraine and on their local subsidiaries. In its successful early years the office has represented international clients in the insurance, construction, real estate and banking sectors.
Albania Desk
Partners in charge: Alexander Popp, Markus Piuk
T: +43 1 534 37 478
F: +43 1 534 37 6478
F: +43 1 534 37 6478
schoenherr’s Albania Desk serves as a first point of contact for our national and international clients. Headed by partners Markus Piuk and Alexander Popp, the desk acts as a competence centre for doing business in Albania. Where necessary the desk cooperates with the leading local law firms. The Albania Desk advises on all commercial law aspects, offering standard products in corporate law (incorporation of a standard limited liability company, joint stock company, representative office, etc.) as well as tailor-made solutions to meet specific client needs. It advises on complex transactions, including M&A, banking & finance, competition, real estate, arbitration and IP issues. The Albania Desk provides clients with full language assistance and understanding of local business practices.
Bosnia & Herzegovina Desk
Main contact: Matija Vojnović
T: +381 11 320 26 00
F: +381 11 320 26 10
F: +381 11 320 26 10
Since 2006 the firm has built up a considerable transaction flow in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is primarily handled through the Bosnia and Herzegovina Desk in schoenherr’s Belgrade office. The desk is headed by Matija Vojnović, partner at schoenherr Belgrade, and includes two Bosnian lawyers with specific experience in Bosnia. For matters that require a local presence, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Desk works closely with law firms in Sarajevo and Banja Luka. The desk enables schoenherr to provide its clients in Bosnia and Herzegovina with legal advice in respect of corporate law issues (incorporation of limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, representative offices, etc.). It also offers advice on high-end complex transactions in the fields of M&A, banking & finance, competition, real estate, IP, litigation and employment matters, and legal support in connection with day-to-day business.
Macedonia Desk
Main contact: Slaven Moravčević
T: +381 11 320 26 00
F: +381 11 320 26 10
F: +381 11 320 26 10
schoenherr’s Macedonia Desk serves as a first point of contact for our clients interested in investing in Macedonia. It is headed by Slaven Moravčević, partner at schoenherr Belgrade, and Stefani Tsekova, partner at schoenherr Sofia. The desk provides legal services in all fields of commercial law, advising on complex transactions, including M&A, banking & finance, competition, real estate, regulatory, arbitration and IP issues. Furthermore, the Macedonia Desk assists clients in privatisation and public tender matters and offers standard products in corporate law (incorporation of a standard limited liability company, joint-stock company, representative office, etc.).
Schoenherr Moldova
Str. Vlaicu-Paracalab no. 63, office 9A
MD-2012 Chisinau
MD-2012 Chisinau
T: + 373 22 240 300
F: + 373 22 240 301
F: + 373 22 240 301
Since February 2009 schoenherr is present in Moldova with 5 lawyers permanently based in Chisinau. The office serves as a primary point of contact for our international clients interested in doing business in the Republic of Moldova, but also to our local clients. The Moldovan team provides legal services in all fields of corporate and commercial law, advises on complex transactions, including corporate / m&a, banking & finance, energy, regulatory, real estate, competition, arbitration, ip & it matters, transport, customs legislation, public-private partnerships and dispute settlement. schoenherr in Moldova can offer products in corporate law (incorporation / reorganization of companies) and tailor-made solutions to meet specific client needs and advises on complex transactions including m&a, banking & finance, competition, real estate, energy-related, dispute settlement, investment structures, ip and tax structuring issues.
Montenegro Desk
Main contact: Slaven Moravčević
T: +381 11 320 26 00
F: +381 11 320 26 10
F: +381 11 320 26 10
schoenherr is the largest law firm currently present on the Montenegrin market. It established its Montenegro Desk principally to facilitate the needs of foreign clients interested in investing in Montenegro, meaning it services predominantly inbound investment flows. In addition, via its Montenegro Desk, schoenherr is currently advising the government of Montenegro on the most important privatisation process ever to take place in Montenegro. The Montenegro Desk enables schoenherr to provide its clients in Montenegro with standard legal advice in respect of corporate law issues (incorporation of limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, representative offices, etc.); advice on high-end complex transactions in the fields of M&A, banking & finance, competition, real estate, IP, litigation and employment matters; and legal support in connection with day-to-day business.
Schoenherr turkey
Schoenherr Turkey - Türkoğlu & Celepçi in cooperation with Schoenherr
Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, Kristal Apt. No. 17, Kat. 2-3
TK-34367, Harbiye
Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, Kristal Apt. No. 17, Kat. 2-3
TK-34367, Harbiye
T: +90 (212) 230 17 00
F: +90 (212) 230 37 99
F: +90 (212) 230 37 99
schoenherr’s Istanbul office assists international clients on their investments in Turkey and advises Turkish clients on their business interests in Central and Eastern Europe. The office specialises in corporate and M&A transactions, real estate transactions, financings and commercial litigation and is particularly experienced in advising on large cross-border transactions. First set up in 2009 through a formalized cooperation between schoenherr and the Istanbul law firm Türkoğlu & Çelepçi, the office is being fully integrated into schoenherr’s regional network in 2013. The Turkey office constitutes a bridgehead into what is the firm’s single largest national market and Europe’s fastest-growing economy. The Istanbul team comprises 17 fee earners, including managing partner Levent Çelepçi, partner Markus Piuk and attorney Kazım Yılmaz. In addition, Vienna-based partner Alexander Popp and attorney Nidal Karaman support the Istanbul team in Turkish M&A and energy projects.
