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Awards 2022

The Legal 500 Rankings

Eversheds Sutherland Austria has been recommended in the following three categories:

Data Protection Tier 4

The practice at Eversheds Sutherland , which handles GDPR compliance and represents clients in complex data protection proceedings, draws on the many years of experience of practice head Georg Röhsner. The firm’s international network across multiple jurisdictions is also of note. Recently promoted to partner, Manuel Boka assists IT-focussed start-ups.

Practice head:

Georg Röhsner

Other key lawyers:

Manuel Boka; Michael Röhsner

Testimonials

‘We value Eversheds Sutherland’s in depth understanding of the data protection provisions of the EU and Austria. They always help us to understand the best possible solutions for our business as well as the risks involved, while also thinking outside of the box. Their advice is always on time, business-oriented, innovative and helpful.’

‘Georg Röhsner: We value his outstanding experience and the support he has provided to our business for approximately two decades now. We value his proactive approach, seeing potential issues before they become evident to us, helping us to meet them as soon as possible.’

‘Michael Röhsner: very enthusiastic young and upcoming lawyer. has already a broad comprehension of how data protections issues relate to our business and therefore the advice is always practical and on point.’

‘Manuel Boka is a very sophisticated data protection/privacy lawyer.’

The team is highly competent and has an exceptional ability to quickly adapt to new challenges. Ability to see things through the eyes of the client with practical advice.’

Employment Tier 4

Employment, human resources, immigration, and pension law constitute the areas of expertise for Eversheds Sutherland 's team. The practice has close ties to the firm’s trade license law, data protection, corporate, and litigation departments, allowing it to seamlessly advise clients on a host of employment and labour matters, especially in regard to M&A-deals and due diligence procedures. Practice head Silva Palzer’s specialisations include M&A-related human resources advice.

Practice head:

Silva Palzer

Testimonials

Very high level of expertise, always up to date with the latest knowledge, very high service orientation, fast and uncomplicated support – even when things have to be done quickly – as well as good accessibility by mail and telephone.

‘The team offer a very pragmatic, business driven approach, very responsive, high level of expertise with valuable high-end advice considering clients’ interests.’

A fast answer and good way of communication makes the work with Eversheds Sutherland very good.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A Tier 6

Eversheds Sutherland offers comprehensive counsel for businesses setting up operations in Austria, including corporate and trade license matters. Clients from the construction and engineering, consumer, energy as well as industrials, real estate and life sciences and health seek out the internationally positioned group. Silva Palzer knows cross-border transactions and restructurings well and leads the practice together with real estate specialist Alexander Stolitzka.

Practice heads:

Alexander Stolitzka, Silva Palzer

Other key lawyers:

Aurelius Freytag

Testimonials

‘The personal contact combined with a lot of experience and knowledge makes a unique experience. The variety of specialists gives a good feeling to get expertise in any field. The quick response of the partners is essential when you need support.’

‘I want to draw attention to Silva Palzer as she is always available, comes back with answers and proposals right in time and is able to find the right approach to all issues I came across with.’

‘Alexander Stolitzka has always advised and represented us extremely competently and at a very high technical level; incredibly dedicated, friendly and helpful and is even available during vacation.’

‘Experience, pace of success and personal contact to the same person makes the individual stand out compared to competitors.’

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