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Johannes Reich-Rohrwig

Johannes Reich-Rohrwig

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Johannes Reich-Rohrwig heads the private clients and litigation practice. Johannes Reich-Rohrwig is widely considered one of Austria's leading experts on corporate law, including contentious trust and probate law. He draws on more than 30 years of experience in advising clients on estate planning, trust formation and estate proceedings. Johannes Reich-Rohrwig also serves on the board of a number of Austrian private foundations (trusts).

One of his latest books - Succession Law 2017: A guide to planning your succession and avoiding mistakes (Erbrecht 2017: Richtig vererben, Fehler vermeiden) is a leading practical guide to inheritance law and estate planning.

Career

2008 – Granted the title of university professor

2004 – Habilitation as university lecturer, University of Vienna

1977 – Doctor iuris, University of Vienna

Professional Memberships

Austrian Bar Association

International Bar Association (IBA)

Publications

Succession: A guide to planning your succession and avoiding mistakes (Erbrecht. Richtig vererben, richtig schenken, Fehler vermeiden), 2nd Edition (2020)

Succession Law 2017: A guide to planning your succession and avoiding mistakes (Erbrecht 2017: Richtig vererben, Fehler vermeiden), 1st Edition (2016)

Establishing a business in Austria (Unternehmensgründung in Österreich), for the Austria Business Agency (2016)

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Johannes Reich-Rohrwig of Reich-Rohrwig Rechtsanwalts is best known for his expertise in corporate litigation, including shareholder disputes and liability claims.

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  • Johannes Reich-Rohrwig is very experienced and responsive in critical situations.

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