Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Litigation out of financial distress, restructuring and insolvency proceedings: Representing Spanish FCC Construcción, we defend the claims in what is the largest insolvency in Austrian recent history.
Private Enforcement: Defending major actors in the 2 largest Austrian cartel cases in various private enforcement cases. Together with our A&C team, we handle 20 private enforcement cases annually.
Compliance related disputes: Regularly acts in compliance related disputes (anti-corruption and money laundering), in connection with the termination of business consultancy contracts, the acquisition of big projects and joint ventures. Alexander Petsche advises on internal investigations, especially in the construction and energy industry.
Regional focus South East Europe: Filip Boras' roots in multiple jurisdictions gives him the ability to easily adapt to country-specific needs and represent in SEE related disputes before Austrian courts. Filip's arbitration work has spilled over to client's entrusting him increasingly with litigation work.
Distribution law disputes: Alexander Petsche, leading Austrian lawyer in the field of distribution law, co-heads the Legal Committee of the Austrian Franchise Association and advises major franchise and other distribution systems in disputes matters.
Consumer protection disputes: Désirée Prantl advises in litigation matters.
For large-scale cross-border disputes, we offer Legal Project Management and other ancillary services.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is an acclaimed international law firm that regularly acts on both domestic and cross-border matters. The practice offers representation in international arbitration mandates, including investment arbitration cases and is also active in cross-border litigation, particularly in the SEE region. Baker McKenzie 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.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised and represented RTI Rotalin Gas Trading and its Moldovan subsidiary in an investment dispute with the Republic of Moldova under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie houses a strong and dedicated team able to grasp complex details with foreign legal and regulatory aspects efficiently and effectively."
"The firm managed to understand the essence of the issue and the specifics of the case."
"The client's interest is the firm's top priority."
"The Vienna office is able to draw on a broad international team and impressive sectoral expertise from their different offices."
"Baker McKenzie houses a strong and dedicated team able to grasp complex details with foreign legal and regulatory aspects efficiently and effectively."
"The firm managed to understand the essence of the issue and the specifics of the case."
"The client's interest is the firm's top priority."
"The Vienna office is able to draw on a broad international team and impressive sectoral expertise from their different offices."
Notable Practitioners
Filip Boras is recommended for his strength in cross-border arbitration, which includes handling cases pertaining to ownership rights and construction disputes as well as a variety of corporate conflicts. He further demonstrates expertise in the CEE region.
"Filip has really deep expertise, especially with the tactical steps to consider in an arbitration procedure."
"Filip has profound expertise in Eastern Europe."
"He has superb arbitration experience and is always able to see all sides of an issue and argue it effectively."
Alexander Petsche is an adept lawyer who is active in litigation proceedings. He handles real estate, commercial and insolvency-related disputes.
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Industries
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Consumer Goods & Retail
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Financial Institutions
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Hotels, Resorts & Tourism
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
Private Equity
Technology, Media & Telecommunications