Department profile
CMS

Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : Austria


CMS

Rankings

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Litigation - Austria

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS is noted for its corporate litigation practice, covering both domestic and international cases. The team's expertise includes contentious construction and insurance matters, as well as damages claims and liability cases. The law firm has further experience in post-M&A, shareholder and energy disputes. Clients stem from a range of areas including energy, travel and financial services.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Austrian Airlines in claims brought by Sheikh Al Jaber relating to alleged misinformation during capital increase negotiations, as well as the resulting reputational damage.

Strengths

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  • The CMS team have proven particularly effective in challenging a range of legal issues thanks to their analytical depth, clear lines of argument and practical solutions.

    Litigation respondentGlobal
  • CMS's expertise and experience helped us streamline processes and strategy to focus on the most critical issues.

    Litigation respondentGlobal
  • They know how to handle various personality types very well throughout the process.

    Litigation respondentGlobal
  • The CMS team impresses with an exceptional combination of legal excellence, industry knowledge and strategic vision.

    Litigation respondentGlobal
  • CMS adopt a pragmatic approach and are willing to take risks but know the limits.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Daniela Karollus-Bruner
    Band 3Daniela Karollus-Bruner

    Daniela Karollus-Bruner

    Daniela Karollus-Bruner operates a well-established litigation practice, advising clients on a range of complex disputes including construction and payment-related conflicts, as well as damages claims and insolvency proceedings.

    • Daniela Karollus-Bruner is quite tough in court and very precise.

      Litigation respondentGlobal
    • Daniela Karollus-Bruner is a very solid litigator.

      Litigation respondentGlobal
    • Daniela Karollus-Bruner knows what she is doing.

      Litigation respondentGlobal

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