With ‘an excellent reputation in the legal industry,’ Binder Grösswang fields a team of litigation experts and continues to act in a variety of cross-border disputes. Covering a large range of industries, the group is jointly led by Christian Klausegger, Stefan Albiez and Ingeborg Edel, with Klausegger offering particular experience in IT and insurance disputes, and Albiez being recommended for class & mass action defence. Edel excels in commercial and multi-jurisdictional litigation and has recently acted in numerous arbitration proceedings. Adrian Zwettler is described by clients as ‘competent and extremely committed lawyer,’ whereas Elisabeth Tretthahn-Wolski was appointed as judge and left the firm in January 2023.

Operating across the full spectrum of commercial and corporate disputes, DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH is noted for its ‘exceptional skill to provide very convincing risk analysis,’ and excels in financial and capital markets litigation, cross-border disputes and construction litigation. Another standout feature of the team is its dedicated insurance defence litigation team, which is led by Felix Hörlsberger. Practice head Florian Kremslehner is highlighted by clients for his ‘fantastic market knowledge,’ while Stephan Steinhofer handles cross-border enforcement proceedings and disputes arising out of technology contracts and public funding issues. Alexander Karl is well versed in mass litigation in the areas of finance, insurance and corporate law, whereas Georg Jünger specialises in product liability matters.

Consisting of ‘smart lawyers and excellent team leaders,’ KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH demonstrates prowess at the intersection of commercial litigation and white collar crime, and is regularly instructed by clients from an array of industries, including energy, banking and finance, construction, gaming, healthcare, and life sciences. Bettina Knoetzl leads the team and is praised by clients for her ‘sharp strategic mind,’ with her broad practice encompassing investor protection, liability claims and a variety of corporate, banking and insurance disputes. Judith Schacherreiter was appointed a judge at the Commercial Court in Vienna in December 2023.

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s team, under the joint leadership of arbitration expert Christoph Lindinger and Andreas Natterer, is reputed for the depth of its expertise in cross-border litigation, and offers particular strength in defending national and international clients against injunctive claims from consumer protection associations.  Natterer’s multi-facetted practice includes contractual, product liability, and unfair competition claims, while Sara Khalil is recommended for her capabilities in data protection disputes and distribution law, with the latter encompassing compensation claims arising from termination of distribution and franchising agreements. Dual-qualified (Austria and Croatia) Bojana Vareskic is noted for experience in the energy and financial services segments, while Klara Kiehl departed the team to join fokus Rechtsanwälte GmbH in January 2024.

With a particularly strong cross-border practice, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG’s areas of expertise include construction, corporate and shareholder disputes, financial services and banking as well as product liability litigation. Valerie Hohenberg, the ‘extremely knowledgeable and business-minded’ Eva Spiegel and Clemens Trauttenberg lead the ‘highly capable, knowledgeable and proficient’ department, with Hohenberg and Spiegel handling a variety of the firm’s most complex cross-border litigations, and Trauttenberg contributing proficiency in white collar crime. Clients attest Alexander Zollner has ‘a bright future,’ with his areas of expertise including shareholder disputes, managing directors’ liability, post-M&A, as well as the full range of corporate disputes.

Described as ‘a paragon of legal excellence,’ Cerha Hempel demonstrates proficiency in unfair competition and state aid litigation, as well as private enforcement proceedings, cartel law disputes and professional liability claims. The team operates in an array of industries such as automotive, insurance, fintech and financial services. Practice head Irene Welser handles the full spectrum of national and international litigation and arbitration, with notable specialisms in corporate, post-M&A and shareholder disputes. Michaela Siegwart takes the lead on the firm’s insurance disputes, whereas Holger Bielesz is regularly instructed on insolvency, corporate and banking litigation, as well as consumer claims.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH works seamlessly with the firm’s other departments, in particular real estate, IP, public procurement and employment, being regularly instructed by clients from industries such as transport, energy, real estate and intellectual property. Johannes Reich-Rohrwig represents clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, and leads the group alongside Daniela Karollus-Bruner, who offers notable experience in tort, contract, corporate and competition law. The team was further strengthened with Lukas Peissl and Arno Zimmermann‘s promotion to partner, and the arrival of Anja Cervenka from DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH in October 2022, as well as Anna Freund from Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG in March 2023.

Noted for its cross-border capabilities, SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH has recently been instructed in major construction, engineering and automotive disputes, which are also focus areas of practice head Markus Fellner, who is also regularly instructed by clients from sectors such as infrastructure, medical devices and logistics. Nina Pichler combines expertise in dispute resolution, corporate matters and M&A, while Rupert Kreuml supports Fellner in construction litigation and provides additional knowledge of medical and competition law. Ria Kucera was promoted to partner in October 2022 and advises along the whole spectrum of commercial law, litigation, and arbitration.

Investor protection litigation is at the heart of Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte‘s practice, which is well known for its wealth of experience in the financial markets industry. Practice co-head Lukas Aigner is described by clients as ‘one of the most important pioneers of investor protection law in Austria,’ with his workload including disputes related to financial derivatives and hedge fund structures. He leads the team alongside Johannes Lehner, who is a specialist in civil procedure and tort law, and offers niche expertise in disputes tied to professional football.

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s multifarious practice extends to corporate litigation, defence work in lawsuits filed by consumer protection associations, and disputes in sectors such as automotive, payment services, energy and real estate, and has noted an increase in instructions from pharmaceutical companies. Group lead Jana Eichmeyer specialises in employment law, while Mario Spanyi‘s vast litigation offering includes white collar crime. Thomas Krach specialises in distribution and insolvency law, as well as private antitrust enforcement.

With the firm’s dispute resolution being integrated into the individual practice areas, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners is lauded for handling disputes in the banking sector and places a focus on corporate litigation, defending banks against claims regarding general terms and conditions and improper investment advice. Gregor Schett and ‘real dealmaker’ Markus Fellner head the group, with Schett being well versed in class actions and other multi-party litigation, and Fellner offering expertise in M&A and finance transactions.

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte operates across the spectrum of dispute prevention and resolution, including the representation of clients before national courts and arbitral tribunals, the enforcement of judgements and protection of rights, with a particular focus on litigation in the real estate and construction sectors. The team, under the leadership of Nikolaus Vavrovsky, ‘outstanding litigator’ Dieter Heine, and Florian Stefan, offers a cross-method approach, which also includes expertise in arbitration and mediation. Nina Sterzl is sought out for advice on the purchase and sale of real estate and is one of the firm’s key contacts for construction disputes.

BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at law is sought out by banks, insurance companies and financial service providers, and is reputed for its strength in handling player-side litigation for national and international gaming and betting operators. Practice lead Christian Lenz is adept at banking and insurance matters, including securities regulation, while Anela Blöch‘s expertise extends to real estate and compliance matters. Anna Katharina-Radschek is a key contact for cross-border disputes.

Brauneis Rechtsanwälte‘s recent workload includes insurance litigation, as well as liability, trade mark, and rent disputes. Work in the real estate sector is also one of the teams strengths, and the specialism of practice head Gerald Otto, who is praised by clients for his ‘outstanding knowledge and litigation skills.’ Former co-head Alexander Klauser left the firm at the end of 2022.

DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH's litigation and regulatory practice, under the leadership of Georg Krakow, leverages the firm’s global network to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings, and exhibits proficiency in mass litigation as well as arbitration. ‘Great negotiator’ Andreas Daxberger excels in commercial, insurance and construction disputes, while Claudine Vartian offers in-depth knowledge of competition law. Ricardo Gardini de Andrade, who has niche expertise in handling matters with ties to Brazil as part of his international litigation practice, joined in November 2022 from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Triple-qualified (Austria, England and Wales, and New York) Nicole Daniel was promoted to partner in May 2023, and is noted for her experience in the gambling, automotive, and financial services sectors.

GRAF ISOLA deals with disputes in the areas IP, employment, real estate and construction, with insolvency litigation being one of the team’s core strengths. Dual-qualified (Austria and New York) Jakob Widner leads the practice, while ‘top-notch attorney’ Ferdinand Graf acts in M&A disputes, and offers expertise in commercial, competition and regulatory law. Sebastian Mahr joined the team in October 2023 from PHH Rechtsanwält:innen GmbH, strengthening the team’s expertise in the insurance sector.

Led by the ‘outstanding’ Stephan Lenzhofer, Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH‘s ‘competent and reliable’ dispute practice is reputed for the depth of its expertise in matters related to public law, and regularly acts for banks, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies as well as manufacturers. Lenzhofer combines knowledge of both public and private law, with focus areas including banking, capital markets and insurance law.

KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s team is recognised for its ‘great understanding of complex technical processes,’ and offers established experience with disputes in the construction sector. Exemplifying this is practice head and ‘top lawyer’ Thomas Frad, who is an expert in this field. Georg Karasek offers additional construction expertise, and also well versed in procurement and architectural law.

petsche pollak attorneys at law is a boutique law firm focused on dispute resolution and representing clients in all areas of civil and criminal litigation, combining expertise in commercial disputes and white-collar crime. A strong pedigree in construction and pharmaceutical disputes is another standout feature of the team, which is under the joint leadership of Simone Petsche-Demmel and Andreas Pollak.

Pitkowitz & Partners operates across a range of sectors, with the team’s recent workload including disputes in the manufacturing, retail and energy sectors. Nikolaus Pitkowitz has a track record of real estate disputes, and leads the group alongside Roxanne de Jesus, who focuses on advising international clients in cross-border litigation. Peter Machherndl joined the firm in September 2022 from CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH, with his practice extending to advice on investment-related claims, corporate disputes and class actions.

Frequently assisting clients in mass litigation, construction, investor, and product liability disputes, Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH works seamlessly with the firm’s other departments, such as IP/IT and real estate, and is noted for comfortably handling multi-jurisdictional disputes. Practice head Wolfgang Kapek is particularly known for employment disputes, while Ivo Deskovic focuses on the financial sector.