Litigation | Global

BINDER GRÖSSWANG is a formidable dispute resolution team particularly noted for its litigation advice. The team advises clients from the insurance, financial and energy sectors. It also represents sovereign states and local authorities in a range of disputes, including contractual, corporate and IT litigation. The law firm further assists with real estate, damages claims and enforcement cases.

DORDA is a market-leading practice with particular strength in high-profile litigation work. The law firm advises clients on a range of mandates, including contractual and liability disputes as well as infrastructure and construction conflicts. DORDA further represents banks and other financial services companies in disputes relating to banking and capital markets issues. The team has additional skill representing clients in mass claims, acting regularly on behalf of defendants.

KNOETZL is a high-class boutique offering extensive expertise in local and cross-border litigation. The team is active across a range of industries including construction, life sciences, IT and automotive. The practice additionally boasts expertise in regulated sectors such as energy, banking and gambling. The law 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.

CERHA HEMPEL offers a well-rounded team experienced in complex litigation. The team is particularly knowledgeable in real estate, construction and corporate governance-related disputes. The law firm possesses further expertise in representing private clients in inheritance and liability matters. The practice also regularly acts on damages claims and antitrust proceedings.

Freshfields 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 represents clients from the financial, technology, construction and automotive sectors, as well as public entities.

Wolf Theiss boasts a solid dispute resolution team demonstrating notable experience in litigation work. The law firm advises on damages claims, commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and product liability claims. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries including energy, finance, media and manufacturing and the team possesses particular expertise in the CEE and SEE regions.

Baker McKenzie is an acclaimed international law firm that regularly acts on both domestic and cross-border matters, particularly in the SEE region. The litigation team 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.

CMS is noted for its corporate litigation practice, 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 energy disputes. Clients stem from a range of areas including energy, travel and financial services.

DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte is a well-established dispute resolution practice with a strong reputation for litigation in the finance sector, in which the team regularly acts for banks on the defence side, including in consumer protection disputes. The law firm further advises on shareholder matters, damages claims and class action-style litigation.

Schoenherr is particularly active in liability proceedings, cartel damages actions and the representation of defendants in mass claims, often in relation to GDPR violations and antitrust infringements. 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.

Aigner Lehner Zuschin is a highly regarded law firm whose litigation practice is notably experienced in investor disputes and civil claims. The law firm offers a strong practice in disputes related to real estate. Its clientele also includes prominent entities in the finance sector.

bpv Huegel's dispute resolution practice is highly significant for its experience in cartel disputes and the representation of defendants in mass claims. The team defends clients in an array of contractual claims and also shows experience in post-M&A disputes. The law firm operates for a range of clients, with particular strength in the energy and engineering sectors.

BRANDL TALOS Rechtsanwälte has a well-regarded team with considerable expertise in the finance sector. The law firm advises on a broad range of cases including capital markets disputes, consumer protection and matters involving white-collar crime. The practice is also active in disputes relating to the blockchain and gambling industries.

Vavrovsky Heine Marth is an established law firm covering a range of issues such as unfair competition and insolvency litigation, showcasing a particular focus on insurance mandates. Its clientele includes entities active in the financial services, energy and insurance fields. The team also handles construction disputes and is capable of representing clients on both defence and claimant sides.