Global Austria Dispute Resolution

BINDER GRÖSSWANG is a formidable dispute resolution team particularly noted for its litigation advice. The practice is further instructed on international arbitration cases. The team advises clients from the insurance, food and drink and energy sectors. It also represents sovereign states and local authorities in a range of disputes, including contractual, corporate and IT litigation. The firm further assists with real estate, damages claims and enforcement cases. BINDER GRÖSSWANG also possesses notable expertise in defending clients in class action-style litigation.

KNOETZL is a high-class boutique offering extensive expertise in local and cross-border litigation as well as international arbitration. The team is active across a range of industries including construction, life sciences and automotive. The practice additionally boasts expertise in the regulated sectors, such as energy, banking and gambling. The firm regularly advises clients on high-profile share purchase, data protection and post-M&A disputes, as well as breach of trust and liability cases.

Baker McKenzie acts on both domestic and cross-border matters. The practice offers representation in international arbitration mandates, including investment arbitration cases and is also active in cross-border litigation, particularly in the SEE region. Baker McKenzie shows notable strength in post-M&A and ownership rights disputes, with additional expertise in construction cases. Financial services forms a key industry focus within the team, with cases also stemming from the real estate, energy and technology sectors. The team also handles major insolvency litigation.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a notable 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 also has a strong foothold in international arbitration and represents clients from the financial, technology, construction and automotive sectors as well as public entities.

Schoenherr possesses a strong track record in international arbitration cases, representing financial institutions and multinational corporations. The team is particularly active in investment and energy arbitration and related litigation proceedings. The practice offers additional experience in a variety of disputes relating to the pharmaceutical, technology and insurance sectors. Clients benefit from its extensive network of offices in the CEE and SEE regions.

Wolf Theiss boasts a solid dispute resolution team demonstrating experience in both litigation and arbitration work. The firm assists clients from the financial services industry with investment arbitrations, possessing particular expertise in the CEE and SEE regions. The practice further advises on damages claims, commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and product liability claims. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries including energy, media and manufacturing.

CERHA HEMPEL benefits from a well-rounded team experienced in complex litigation. The practice offers additional strength in international arbitration, with team members acting as arbitrators and as counsel. The team is particularly knowledgeable in real estate, construction and corporate governance-related disputes. The firm possesses further expertise in representing private clients in inheritance and liability matters. The practice also regularly acts on damages claims and in antitrust proceedings.

CMS is noted for both its corporate litigation and arbitration practices, 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 unfair competition disputes. Clients stem from a range of areas including energy, travel and financial services.

Pitkowitz & Partners has experience representing high-profile multinational corporations from sectors such as financial services, media and energy. The team advises on class actions and fraud allegations. The practice possesses further strength in employment disputes and enforcement proceedings. Pitkowitz & Partners also participates in international arbitration, appearing as both arbitrators and counsel. The firm shows further activity in the real estate sector, including advice on landlord and tenant disputes.

Vavrovsky Heine Marth is an established law firm covering a range of issues such as unfair competition and insolvency litigation, and showcasing a particular focus on insurance mandates. The team possesses further strength in arbitration, including investor-state disputes. The practice is also notably active in mediation proceedings. Clientele covers those active in the financial services, real estate and insurance fields. The team also handles complex construction disputes.

bpv Huegel's dispute resolution practice is becoming increasingly established following strong work 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.

Brauneis Klauser Prändl offers civil and commercial litigation skills. The team is noted for its activity in consumer protection cases, where it represents both individuals and groups. Clients include financial institutions and professional services companies. The practice offers additional strength in insurance, employment and insolvency litigation.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners demonstrates notable strength in banking-related disputes representing financial institutions in claims involving foreign currency loans and investments, with further experience in post-M&A and employment litigation. The team also represents clients from the retail and public sectors. The firm has additional experience in collective proceedings and rights enforcement.