Business Circle held the 30th Annual Forum for Law and Tax, with CERHA HEMPEL Managing Partner Dr. Clemens Hasenauer, LL.M./MBA responsible for the overall program.
Business Circle's Annual Forum for Law and Tax celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. For three decades, the event has been synonymous with in-depth knowledge sharing, specialist expertise and discussions on current developments in corporate law. Dr. Clemens Hasenauer, LL.M./MBA, Managing Partner at CERHA HEMPEL, was responsible for the overall management of the event for the ninth time and helped shape the program with his expertise.
Dr. Clemens Hasenauer gave an M&A update during the opening session
During the opening session on 15 October 2026, Clemens Hasenauer provided an 'M&A Update'. Together with Jens Hafemann (Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton) and Klaus Hirschler (Vienna University of Economics and Business), he highlighted current issues in company and corporate law that are of particular significance for transactions and day-to-day corporate practice.
High-calibre closing session: The new world order – Does the law of the jungle prevail?
The closing session on 16 October 2026 examined the highly topical issue of "The new world order: Does the law of the jungle prevail? – International law: Quo vadis? Moderated by Clemens Hasenauer, a high-calibre panel of experts, including Wolfgang Petritsch (Austrian Institute for International Affairs), military strategist Markus Reisner (Austrian Armed Forces), Stephanie Fenkart (International Institute of Peace) and Michael Waibel (University of Vienna), discussed changes in the global security architecture, the tension between power and law, and the impact of and repercussions resulting from international crises.
CERHA HEMPEL: Further practical workshops and presentations
On the eve of RuSt, on 14 October 2026, RuSt NEXTGen provided young legal professionals with a platform for exchange and networking. CERHA HEMPEL partner Lorenz Pracht, together with Michael Ebner (OMV), delivered the keynote address: 'M&A – A Review of the Past 12 Months'. Senior Associate Sonam Schima ran the workshop on 'Management & Legal Skills'.
Attorney Peter Lewisch organised the workshop 'Under Cross-Examination' on the questioning of individuals before regulatory authorities, courts and committees of inquiry. Partner Hans Kristoferitsch addressed the topic 'One Year of the Freedom of Information Act – Insights and Challenges from Practice'.
The 30th anniversary of RuSt highlighted its significance as an established platform for professional exchange in corporate law. CERHA HEMPEL once again made an important contribution to the programme with its presentations.