M&A

The Challenge
M&A transactions are complex strategic projects requiring a maximum of professional, efficient coopera-tion between experts such as investment bankers, commercial lawyers, auditors and tax advisers. Prac-tical experience and knowledge of the market, thorough preparation of the transaction, a flair for negotia-tion tactics, a well-balanced assessment of the acquisition object and its environment, and the optimal coordination of all parties concerned and the resources being utilised are preconditions for successful results. Moreover, the latest trends and developments in the market must be taken into account in order to ensure sustainable success. As fwp sees it, if a client's interests are to be safeguarded throughout all phases of the transaction, a highly competent commercial lawyer must play a central and leading role.

Our Expertise
For many years, supporting buyers as well as sellers in M&A transactions, including privatisation pro-jects, has been one of fwp's core competencies. Our commercial lawyers support companies in all aspects of M&A, particularly in all issues related to the structuring of the transaction; we also carry out the due diligence, prepare all the transaction documentation, provide consulting services in all phases of negotiation as well as in related legal fields such as corporate governance, tax law, labour law, capital market law, antitrust law and takeover law, and procure all necessary authorisations for the execution of the transaction. Our comprehensive experience in this legal environment, both in public and in private law, for example in connection with cross-border transactions, public takeover bids, private equity and venture capital transactions, privatisations and joint ventures, is a guarantee for highest efficiency and security.

Your Team
Markus Fellner has garnered exceptional competence and knowledge of the market, as a result of many years of experience in M & A transactions in combination with a degree in economics and business administration as well as professional experience working with an auditing firm. Together with Paul Luiki, he heads a team of experts who are highly experienced in this field: Florian L. Kranebitter. All the members of the M & A team have authored specialist publications and are members of professional associations and speakers at numerous seminars focusing on this field and its issues.