1. November 2025
Fresh Momentum at Starlinger Mayer – Strengthening Key Practice Areas
Vienna, 01. November 2025 – Starlinger Mayer Attorneys-at-Law (sms.law) is pleased to announce two significant developments within the team. As of November 2025, Stefan Korab joins the firm as a Contract Partner, bringing extensive experience in Corporate/M&A, Contract and Distribution Law, Competition and Antitrust Law, and Data Protection. Managing Partner Christian Mayer and Stefan Korab have known each other since their time together at a renowned Vienna business law firm in the mid-2000s. Most recently, Stefan Korab worked in cooperation with Stefan Benesch.
“Working with Stefan had a lasting impact on my early years as an associate, both professionally and personally. We may have both grown a little older, but we’re just as motivated as back then. I’m proud to have convinced Stefan to join our team, and I’m certain our clients will greatly value his expertise and dedication,”
says Christian Mayer.
In addition, Sarah Lurf, has advanced to Contract Partner at sms.law and now officially takes over as Head of Employment Law. She has been part of the firm for many years, having completed her legal training at sms.law, and returned in 2024 after a brief period with other Vienna employment law firms.
The newly structured Employment team stands for strong female leadership: together with Julia Andras, Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation, who brings over 20 years of experience in employment law, Sarah Lurf will continue to expand and enhance the firm’s public presence in this area.
As part of this restructuring, Philipp Gamauf will be leaving to rejoin Brauneis Attorneys-at-Law. sms.law sincerely thanks him for the collaboration and wishes him all the best for the future.
About sms.law / Starlinger Mayer Attorneys-at-Law
sms.law is a Vienna-based business law firm specializing in commercial law. Its partners combine many years of experience from leading Austrian business law firms with deep specialization, hands-on client service, and strong teamwork. The firm unites commercial thinking with personal advice, supporting national and international companies in all areas of business law.
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Ekaterina Nogin
Head of Operations at sms.law
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