Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
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+43 1 2 60 50 0About
Provided by bpv Huegel
Our dispute resolution practice represents clients before all Austrian courts, including the Austrian Supreme Court and the Austrian Constitutional Court, before international arbitration tribunals, including under the ICC, VIAC, DIS and UNCITRAL Rules, as well as before the European Courts.
We are one of the leading law firms in Austria representing clients in the defence against antitrust damages and related actions. Another focus is our arbitration practice, representing clients in complex energy, plant engineering, technology, corporate and post-M&A as well as joint venture disputes, among others. Another focus of our firm are disputes in the automotive and chemical industries.
Our clients include some of Austria’s largest companies as well as multinational corporations from around the world.
Thanks to the firm’s affiliation with other top-tier bpv legal offices in CEE countries as well as with specialised law firms across Europe, we offer a seamless cross-border service for the full spectrum of dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
bpv Huegel's dispute resolution practice is highly significant for its experience in cartel disputes. The team defends clients in an array of contractual claims, as well as being active on high-value ICC arbitrations. The department also shows experience in post-M&A disputes. The firm operates for a range of clients, with a particular strength in the energy and engineering sectors.
Work Highlights
- bpv Huegel represented OTIS in over thirty court cases concerning follow-on damages from alleged cartel practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offered excellent and practical answers, were attentive to the client and offered an extremely high level of expertise."
"The team is known for its strengths in defending follow-on claims."
"bpv is our go-to firm for litigation."
"The team offered excellent and practical answers, were attentive to the client and offered an extremely high level of expertise."
"The team is known for its strengths in defending follow-on claims."
"bpv is our go-to firm for litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Markus Schifferl is particularly active in arbitration proceedings focusing on the oil and gas industry. He also advises on disputes relating to intellectual property and corporate conflicts.
"Markus is a key player in arbitration."
"He's an excellent lawyer. He is very thorough and efficient."