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International & Cross-Border Transactions | Global
Austria
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1 FreshfieldsInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedTransactionally, the law firm excels in a range of key areas. Austrian and overseas clients reap the benefits of market-leading M&A, banking and capital markets teams, all capable of providing expertise in relation to a multitude of industry sectors, including digital and tech markets, the automotive industry and the real estate sphere.
1 SchoenherrInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedSchoenherr maintains a presence at the top of the Austrian market, offering expertise across a full suite of practice areas. The law firm stands out for its impressive coverage of Central and Eastern Europe, having established a comprehensive network of teams based throughout the region. Beyond CEE, the firm works in conjunction with local counsel and international firms to meet the cross-border needs of its clientele, and is held in high regard for its ability to work on the Austrian or Eastern European elements of large multi-jurisdictional matters.1 Wolf TheissInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedThe law firm is regarded as a dominant force across a number of transactional areas in Austria, with highly ranked teams providing cross-border expertise in areas such as finance, capital markets and M&A. The team is frequently sought out by Austrian and international private equity funds, particularly in relation to transactions involving CEE jurisdictions.
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2 BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbHInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedFrom a transactional perspective, clients with cross-border needs are well served by highly rated M&A and banking teams, which routinely handle multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team is particularly adept at advising on inbound investment into Austria, but also boasts a strong track record of leading transactions involving Eastern and Southern Europe. The firm performs effectively on multi-jurisdictional deals, and is a popular choice among international law firms to advise on the Austrian elements of multinational deals.2 CERHA HEMPELInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedCERHA HEMPEL effectively combines strong domestic expertise with a clear international outlook. The law firm adopts a hybrid strategy of developing a network of its own teams throughout Eastern Europe along with its membership to the elite legal network Lex Mundi, enabling it to provide clients with in-house capabilities, as well as strong connections to local and international practices worldwide.2 DLA Piper Weiss-TessbachInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDLA Piper is an internationally recognised firm with a transactionally oriented presence in Austria. The team is highly receptive to the multi-jurisdictional needs of its clientele and can call on the extensive resources of the firm's global network. The team acts for international clients, often on local elements of multi-jurisdictional deals, and is also retained by domestic companies seeking to expand their operations overseas.2 DORDAInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedClients seeking support in cross-border disputes are expertly advised by a team with extensive capabilities in both arbitration and litigation. The team is particularly attuned to the needs of insurance companies and regularly acts on cross-border coverage disputes. Multi-jurisdictional disputes arising out of the real estate sector are also adroitly handled by the team, adding to its noted strength in a broad spectrum of contractual and commercial disputes.
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3 Baker McKenzieInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedA recognised international practice with excellent global coverage, Baker McKenzie has developed a solid, full-service team in Austria. Across both advisory and contentious areas, the team is involved in international work, with Vienna-based practitioners particularly active on matters relating to Germany and Central and Eastern Europe. The law firm's capabilities from Austria are enhanced by its vast network globally, and practitioners in Vienna can call on the resources of Baker McKenzie teams overseas.3 CMSInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTransactionally, CMS's corporate and finance teams are active on international mandates, particularly on deals relating to Eastern Europe. The team is often engaged by Austrian banks with activities in the region, as well as homegrown, mid-market corporations active in sectors such as real estate, energy, life sciences and automotive.
3 E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbHInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedThe team stands out internationally for its corporate and banking expertise. Practitioners adeptly handle the Austrian elements of multi-jurisdictional transactions on behalf of multinational corporations, and also handle outbound deals. Clients will also benefit from the firm's sector knowledge, with specialists bringing considerable expertise to matters relating to the energy, telecommunications and banking sectors in particular.
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4 bpv HuegelInternational & Cross-Border Transactions2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Rankedbpv Huegel is a respected firm in the Austrian market. The firm is distinguished by its strong alliance and network of offices in the CEE region, as well as in Brussels, which strengthens its ability to work seamlessly on cross-border matters across a broad range of practice areas.