KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers clients ‘practical solutions and advice’ across the spectrum of construction law issues, assisting with the drafting of contracts for major projects, while also representing clients before the courts. The team is sought after for major infrastructure projects by public bodies, private developers and investors, whom it advises across the life cycle of construction projects, working closely with the firm’s procurement team. Leading the practice are co-founding partner Georg Karasek, whose expertise includes construction, procurement and architectural law, infrastructure project specialists Clemens Berlakovits and Paul Schmidinger, both of whom also assist with real estate transactions, as well as Jan Philipp Schifko, who handles both contractual matters and disputes.

The ‘solution-oriented’ team at Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG advises its clients on matters concerning some of Austria’s largest construction projects, including road, rail and energy infrastructure. On the contentious front, the firm acts for construction companies in disputes over contractual issues, non-payment of fees and cost overruns, with practice head Wolfgang Müller marshalling his ‘excellent knowledge’ of construction law and related technical issues to represent clients before the courts and in arbitration hearings. Jointly heading the practice is Thomas Anderl, whose practice focuses on cross-border projects while also including FIDIC contracts. Michael Müller assists with the full spectrum of construction projects and also takes contentious instructions, while Hannah Schaflinger‘s disputes-focused practice brings together construction, insurance and tort law.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers clients construction and real estate advice under one roof, handling logistical and procurement matters for building contractors while supporting developers and investors with transactional matters. Leading the practice is Nikolaus Weselik, who assists on construction projects and is also noted for his experience as a litigator, advising on both construction and transactional disputes. Mariella Kapoun has expertise in forward funding and purchase agreements, advising both real estate investors and developers on the gamut of transactional issues, while also assisting with construction contracts.

Under the leadership of ‘outstanding’ Katharina Müller, Müller Partner Rechtsanwälte assists its clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, while also representing clients in proceedings before Austrian courts and in arbitration hearings. Bernhard Kall, who leads the firm’s public procurement team, co-heads the construction team, acting on claims for damages and compensation arising out of improperly completed projects. Christoph Gaar, Roman Gietler and Mathias Ilg assist with a variety of civil law issues, including civil litigation, while also advising on contractual matters and the obtaining of permits.

Cerha Hempel merges construction and real estate law to provide advice on tenders and construction contracts in addition to assisting with the financing and sale of projects. Contentious matters fall under the remit of practice head Peter Vcelouch, who represents clients in matters focused on building defects, zoning and building applications and leasing arrangements. December 2022 saw Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s Matthias Nödl return to the firm, specialising in both contentious and non-contentious construction and architectural law, while the following month Manfred Ton left the partnership, founding his own practice.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s construction team dovetails with the firm’s dispute resolution practice to provide clients ranging from international investors to property developers with advice on a spectrum of issues, including major transactions involving both in-progress and completed construction projects. The team is led by ‘Austrian real estate law expert’ Stefan Artner, who specialises in real estate-focused M&A, construction disputes specialist Gunnar Pickl, and Magdalena Brandstetter, whose practice straddles both construction advice, covering civil engineering and plant construction, and real estate transactions.

 

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) is noted for its work in the energy and infrastructure sector, where it supports developers on planning and construction issues, while also advising on the forward sale of residential and office developments. Leading the team is the ‘standout’ Constantin Benes, focusing on industrial construction projects and disputes. Assisting him in steering the team are managing partner and real estate specialist Michael Lagler and Christian Schmelz, who advises on planning and environmental matters. Former co-head Peter Madl left the partnership in 2023, but continues to advise investors on real estate investments as a counsel.

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte provides clients with ‘innovative contract solutions’ across the lifecycle of construction projects, supporting both the construction itself and subsequent sales, while also representing clients in disputes arising out of delays, cost overruns and defects. Transactions, including forward purchases and financing arrangements, form the spectrum of advice given by practice co-head Christian Marth, whose clients include developers and international real estate funds. Both litigation and arbitration proceedings are handled by co-head Nikolaus Vavrovsky, who acts for banks, investors, developers and public bodies.