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Freshfields

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Global Guide 2026 : Austria

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Litigation - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a notable disputes team handling a variety of high-profile cross-border mandates. The practice has a strong focus on corporate and shareholder litigation as well as post-M&A disputes. The law firm possesses additional strength in energy and insolvency litigation, with further experience defending against mass proceedings. Freshfields represents clients from the financial, technology, construction and automotive sectors, as well as public entities.

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Strengths

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  • Freshfields offers high-end advice globally in almost all areas of law.

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  • The Freshfields team demonstrated excellent market knowledge paired with on-the-spot, accurate legal advice and perfect coordination skills on a multi-jurisdictional project.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Kustor
    Thomas Kustor

    Thomas Kustor

    Top-ranked Thomas Kustor is a highly regarded litigator in the Austrian market, regularly defending clients in various commercial disputes, including mass claim proceedings and damages claims.

    • Thomas Kustor is the best litigator in Austria. He has impressive strategic vision and expertise.

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    • Thomas Kustor is a leading litigator.

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    • There is no doubt that Thomas Kustor is an outstanding expert.

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