CERHA HEMPEL — News

Updated, expanded, and presented in a practical manner: the section on external audits of banks in Austria in the BWG (Austrian Banking Act) Commentary (edited by Laurer/M. Schütz/Kammel/Ratka, MANZ Publishing, Vienna) has comprehensively been revised and updated by CERHA HEMPEL partner Peter Knobl to reflect the current state of the law as of July 2026.

CERHA HEMPEL strengthens its Dispute Resolution team with the addition of Mag. Alexandra Kutschera, LL.M. (30).

CERHA HEMPEL Slovenia advised GenePlanet and its main shareholders in connection with Lauxera Capital Partners’ acquisition of an approximately 25% stake in GenePlanet, representing approximately 31% of the voting rights.

Significant amendments to the Bulgarian Competition Protection Act (the “CPA”) have introduced new compliance obligations for businesses operating in Bulgaria, particularly those in dominant market positions and those involved in agricultural and food supply chains. 

The European packaging landscape is on the verge of a major change: The new “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” (“PPWR” – Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will take effect on 12.08.2026, following the expiration of a transition period. 

CERHA HEMPEL advised CA Immobilien Anlagen AG (CA Immo) on the sale of Capital Square, a landmark office building in Budapest, to WING. 

In this interview with LEADERSNET Österreich Clemens Hasenauer reflects on the developments that have shaped business law over the past three decades. He also explains what has made RuSt such a unique meeting point for Austria's legal community, shares his personal programme highlights, and discusses why RuSt NextGen is creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of legal…

CERHA HEMPEL appoints four new counsel: Stephanie Maier-Herbeck, Claudia Hanslik-Schneider, Alistair Gillespie, Tobias Tangl

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft has become the first Austrian company to place deeply subordinated perpetual convertible bonds (hybrid convertible bonds). AT&S’s strategic direction has once again been confirmed by the market’s confidence. CERHA HEMPEL provided AT&S with comprehensive legal advice on this transaction.

Yesterday, the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Austria Awards took place in the offices of CERHA HEMPEL, with CERHA HEMPEL as exclusive partner. The evening celebrated outstanding in-house counsel from leading companies across Austria—recognising individuals who are shaping and strengthening the Austrian legal landscape at the highest level.