Expertise

Law in its commercial context.

We advise companies and private clients in Austria and abroad across selected areas of commercial law. Alongside the legal position, we consider our clients’ individual commercial interests, business environment and practical objective.

01

Business & Corporate Law

We create robust structures for formation, ownership, governance and succession so that businesses remain capable of acting through growth and conflict.

  • Formation and choice of legal form
  • Constitutional documents and shareholders’ agreements
  • Corporate bodies, ownership and shareholder matters
  • Succession and shareholder disputes
02

Contract Law & Ongoing Business Advice

We draft, review and negotiate agreements that allocate risk clearly and protect business relationships in practice.

  • Business and project agreements
  • Terms and conditions and contract standards
  • Contract negotiation and risk review
  • Performance issues and termination
03

M&A & Corporate Reorganisations

We structure acquisitions, investments and corporate reorganisations and bring due diligence, negotiation and completion together in a reliable process.

  • Share and asset deals
  • Legal due diligence
  • Transaction documents
  • Mergers, contributions and demergers
04

Real Estate, Construction & Property Development Law

We advise on real estate projects from acquisition, development and construction through escrow, Land Register completion and ongoing use.

  • Real estate transactions
  • Property-development and construction contracts
  • Escrow arrangements and Land Register matters
  • Tenancy and lease law
05

Insolvency & Restructuring

We clarify the options available in a crisis, establish a sound basis for decisions and represent companies, corporate bodies, creditors and other affected parties in insolvency proceedings.

  • Out-of-court restructuring and reorganisation
  • Representation of debtors and creditors
  • Directors’ liability and avoidance claims
  • Insolvency administration
06

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We assess evidence, costs and commercial consequences, develop the appropriate strategy and pursue claims in or out of court.

  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Warranty and damages claims
  • Out-of-court dispute resolution
07

Public Commercial & Administrative Law

We plan ahead for permits and administrative proceedings and represent companies before administrative authorities and courts.

  • Trade law and operating facilities
  • Permit and notification procedures
  • Regulated activities and compliance
  • Appeals and administrative penal proceedings
08

Antitrust & Merger Control

We review collaborations, distribution systems and transactions and advise on compliance and proceedings before competition authorities.

  • Antitrust review of agreements
  • Merger control
  • Cartel prohibition and dominance
  • Administrative and court proceedings
09

IT & Digital Law

We structure IT projects, digital products and business models on a sound legal basis, from software and cloud agreements to platforms, regulation and AI.

  • IT, software and cloud agreements
  • Digital projects and performance issues
  • E-commerce, platforms and AI
  • Telecommunications and regulation
10

Employment Law

We structure employment relationships, advise through organisational change and develop legally sound, workable solutions for terminations and disputes.

  • Employment and managing-director agreements
  • Personnel measures and business transfers
  • Termination of employment
  • Employment disputes
11

Trade Marks, Copyright & Unfair Competition

We protect brands, content and know-how, structure arrangements for their use and enforce rights in cases of infringement or unfair competition.

  • Trade-mark searches, registration and portfolio management
  • Copyright and patent law
  • Enforcement and defence of claims
  • Unfair-competition law and unfair commercial practices

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