Chambers Review
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Litigation - Austria
What the Team is Known For
Herbst Kinsky's litigation practice is distinguished by its expertise across a variety of contentious matters, with notable strength in public law disputes and cases concerning compliance with Austrian regulations. The team is also adept at handling damages claims relating to defective products and liability issues, as well as construction and insolvency-related litigation. The law firm is regularly sought out by Austrian corporates and private individuals.
Strengths
The Herbst Kinsky team is very clear, quick, pragmatic and solution-oriented. They deal with complex matters with a high level of diligence.
Herbst Kinsky always based their recommended steps on realistic estimates and probabilities, allowing us to make more informed decisions.
What I appreciate about the work is the excellent general understanding of the legal field, the exceptionally high legal standards but ultimately also the personal touch.
Through the department's careful preliminary research and punctual preparation of all the next steps, clients are well represented at all times.
Herbst Kinsky's key strengths lie in their short reaction times, good knowledge, and preparation of good and meaningful pleadings.
Work Highlights
Herbst Kinsky advised ORF-Beitrags Service on proceedings brought by those fighting levies related to public broadcasting financing.
Notable practitioners
Stephan Lenzhofer offers experience in a range of litigation, including tax and liability disputes. His expertise additionally spans damages claims, public law disputes and insolvency-related litigation.
Stephan Lenzhofer is always highly responsive and covers all topics.
Stephan Lenzhofer is able to explain complex cases and laws very well. He demonstrates good knowledge as well as strategic vision in the lawsuit.
I like working with him because his availability and knowledge are very good. It is a very productive relationship.
Stephan Lenzhofer looked after us throughout the entire mandate and answered all our questions competently and promptly. We felt very well represented the entire time.
I can only offer words of praise for Stephan Lenzhofer. Whenever there is something to clarify or we need to discuss something, I can always pick up the phone to him.