schuh.law is a specialized law firm in the heart of Vienna. Our focus is on providing comprehensive personalized advice to companies and private individuals in a wide range of areas of business law. We work closely with you to develop customized, practice-oriented solutions for your legal challenges.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE LAW
Practical advice on all matters of commercial and corporate law, from formation and restructuring to the liquidation of companies.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Assistance with share and asset deals through all phases of the transaction - from due diligence to contract negotiations and post-merger integration.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE
Advice on the rights and obligations of managing directors and board members, compliance structures and internal processes - including training and policy drafting.
CORPORATE HOUSEKEEPING FOR SMEs
Ongoing support in complying with statutory documentation and disclosure obligations - including coordination with notaries and authorities.
CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT DRAFTING
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts, as well as enforcing contractual claims.
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LEGAL DEPARTMENTS
M&A project management, coordination of internal teams and external advisors in large-scale projects, support during due diligence and Q&A processes as well as in negotiations.
ABOUT US
Georg Schuh is an Austrian attorney at law and the founder of schuh.law. Having worked for more than 15 years in renowned law firms and stock-exchange listed international corporations, Georg is very familiar with the requirements and needs of his clients. His comprehensive expertise both as an external legal advisor and in-house counsel in an international context allow him to holistically understand and represent the strategic, legal and economic interests of his clients. This results in customized, practical solutions that are tailored to your individual goals.
Georg is a reliable and competent sparring-partner who will support you and your business in the long term. He specializes in commercial and corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance & compliance as well as in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts in day-to-day business life. A wide-ranging professional network also enables him to quickly and efficiently resolve issues in other specialist areas and cross-border matters. Georg can advise you in German and English language.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
2025
Establishment of schuh.law - Austrian boutique law firm specializing in commercial and corporate law, M&A and contract law
2022 - 2025
Head of Corporate Secretary at Wienerberger AG - Head of the General Secretariat and authorized signatory, legal advice to the Management Board and Supervisory Board, corporate governance, capital market compliance
2016 - 2022
Head of M&A Legal and Corporate Desk (CEMEA & China) at Andritz AG - M&A transactions, corporate law advice, antitrust law
2014 - 2016
Attorney at Law and Senior Associate at Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbH - corporate law, M&A transactions,
joint ventures
2010 - 2013
Associate at Alix Frank Rechtsanwälte GmbH - international contract law, corporate law, M&A, representation before courts and authorities
EDUCATION
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LL.M. in Commercial & Corporate Law, Queen Mary University of London
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Bar examination, Higher Regional Court of Vienna
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Mag. iur., University of Graz (major in business law)
CERTIFICATES
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Certified Compliance Officer (ISO/IEC 170243)
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Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers, Harvard Business School Online
MEMBERSHIPS
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Vienna Bar Association
FUNCTIONS
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Auditor of the Association of Vienna Stock Exchange Issuers
LANGUAGES
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German
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English
CONTACT ME
Do you have any questions or need legal support? We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us via email to office@schuh.law or use the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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