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IFLR 1000 2020

Highly regarded: M&A (Austria)

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Raimund is a member of our Global Board, CEE Managing Partner and a leading member of the Corporate/M&A team in CEE. Besides being admitted in Austria, he is also qualified to practice law in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland. He is also a dedicated member of our China, Middle East and US groups.

Raimund is a corporate lawyer well known for his experience in cross border M&A and private equity transactions. From his decades of experience working on corporate transactions across numerous industries, Raimund can offer authoritative insights and a calm, competent presence on any deal.

Outside of law, Raimund has made a name for himself as a capable and popular university lecturer at the Institute for Corporate and Tax Law at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. Having led the course Business Succession and M&A as part of the bachelor's degree studies for several years, he is now also commissioned to hold this course as part of the master's degree studies.

Expertise

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The Corporate Collection

Explore our extensive experience helping clients navigate cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions and read how we've delivered deals that made a difference. 

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CEE Turkish Desk

International Turkish Desk

Our Turkish Desk supports companies and investors in cross-border activities between Turkey and international markets, combining legal expertise, global experience, and cultural understanding.

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CV

Since 2009 Permanent Lecturer, Institute of Company and Tax Law, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Since 1994 Partner, Taylor Wessing e|n|w|c
1992 – 1993 Secondment, Arthur Loke & Partners, Singapore
1987 – 1992 Associate, Eiselsberg & Natlacen
1986 – 1987 Judicial clerkship, Higher Regional Court of Vienna
2013 Admitted to the Bar, Hungary
2012 Admitted to the Bar, Poland
2004 Admitted to the Bar, Slovakia
1997 Admitted to the Bar, Czech Republic
1993 Admitted to the Bar, Austria
1986 Doctoral degree, University of Graz, Austria
1980 – 1986 Legal studies & accompanying studies in business administration, University of Graz, Austria

Career

Since 2009 Permanent Lecturer, Institute of Company and Tax Law, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Since 1994 Partner, Taylor Wessing e|n|w|c
1992 – 1993 Secondment, Arthur Loke & Partners, Singapore
1987 – 1992 Associate, Eiselsberg & Natlacen
1986 – 1987 Judicial clerkship, Higher Regional Court of Vienna

Education

2013 Admitted to the Bar, Hungary
2012 Admitted to the Bar, Poland
2004 Admitted to the Bar, Slovakia
1997 Admitted to the Bar, Czech Republic
1993 Admitted to the Bar, Austria
1986 Doctoral degree, University of Graz, Austria
1980 – 1986 Legal studies & accompanying studies in business administration, University of Graz, Austria

Publications

Author of several articles published in trade magazines and economic media titles

Memberships & Associations

Vienna Bar Association

Czech Bar Association

Slovak Bar Association

Polish Bar Association 

Additional languages

English

Awards

IFLR 1000 2020

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Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2019

Recommended lawyer: Commercial, corporate & M&A (Austria)

Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2016

Recommended lawyer: Commercial, corporate & M&A (Austria)

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