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We are FOCUSED: We always have a clear goal in mind, to provide the best possible legal advice. To support our clients in a targeted manner in making the best decisions for the success of their business - that is our mission. And this is what we live day by day in our law firm.

After twenty years of blue, we have decided to change our corporate design to better reflect our firm’s identity going forward.

The legislature has thoroughly revised the KMG in 2019 - due to the Prospectus Regulation. Raphael Toman and Andreas Frössel prepare the relevant issues together with a strong team of authors in their book.

According to the law, claims for compensation by the GmbH against "its" managing directors become time-barred within five years. In practice, however, shorter limitation periods are often agreed. This is to encourage managing directors to make entrepreneurial decisions by not leaving them in the dark for too long with regard to possible liability. According to a recent decision of the Austrian Supreme Court, however, such reductions are invalid.

Vienna, 18 December 2020 - System Industrie Electronic Holding AG acquires 70.1% of Elektromotorenwerk Grünhain GmbH, a developer and manufacturer of actuators and actuator components for a wide range of industrial applications.

E-sports, i.e. competitive video and computer games, have long ceased to be a marginal phenomenon in Austria. Nevertheless, e-sports are still in a legal gray area. But the wait for clear legal regulations may be over: The Sports Committee in the National Council has taken on the task of creating a legal framework for e-sports.

Landmark ECJ decision opens the door to new business and investment opportunities in the CBD industry.

The new Manz commentary "BörseG 2018/MAR" is the flagship of Austrian literature on the new Stock Exchange Act and the Market Abuse Regulation. In it, Christopher Schrank and Alexander Stücklberger comment on the judicial criminal regulations for insider trading and market manipulation, which are particularly important for practice, as well as the special regulations regarding criminal proceedings.

As of November 10, 2020, the legislative changes surrounding the WiEReG compliance package will come into effect. Companies will then be able to submit their KYC documents to the register of beneficial owners.

Vienna, October 28, 2020 - "Ring" International Holding AG ("Ring") acquires Burger King's franchise business in Norway, Sweden and Denmark from Umoe Restaurant AS.

Vienna, May 27, 2020 - With this acquisition, Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD) secures, among others, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Austrian company Themis, which will be combined with an MSD vaccine platform to contribute to the global fight against coronavirus.