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Baker McKenzie

Litigation

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Baker McKenzie

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Litigation - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an acclaimed international law firm that regularly acts on both domestic and cross-border matters, particularly in the SEE region. The litigation team shows notable strength in post-M&A and ownership rights disputes, with additional expertise in construction cases. Financial services form a key industry focus within the team, with cases also stemming from the real estate, energy and technology sectors. The team also handles major insolvency litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Sartorius BIA Separations in several proceedings regarding the insolvency of its former Austrian holding company.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie have given confident appearances in court and delivered good risk assessments.

    Litigation respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie delivers in-depth legal analysis grounded in scientific evidence and a strong strategic approach.

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  • Working with Baker McKenzie in Vienna is absolutely great. The lawyers are on point and see themselves as real business partners.

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  • Baker McKenzie offers broad resources and deep know-how.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Petsche
    Alexander Petsche

    Alexander Petsche

    Alexander Petsche is an adept lawyer who is active in litigation proceedings. He handles real estate, commercial and insolvency-related disputes, in addition to cartel damages claims.

    • Alexander Petsche is certainly good at thinking strategically.

      Litigation respondentEurope

    • Alexander Petsche has a very unflappable manner. He is highly professional and clearly very knowledgeable.

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