Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
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Provided by DORDA
DORDA advises and represents corporations and private clients in enforcing or defending claims. Our clients rely on the skills of DORDA particularly in complex matters, which require an international experience and network. Lawyers of our firm regularly act as counsel or arbitrator in civil litigations and arbitral proceedings before national and international courts and arbitral tribunals. DORDA also has a wealth of experience in securing and enforcing claims, including in matters of an international and cross-border nature. Amongst our clients are Austrian and international corporations, national and foreign public authorities and governments, as well as private individuals. Furthermore, the size and vigor of our team allows DORDA to successfully represent clients in mass litigation against thousands of claimants.
Our services include:
- Assessing chances of success and risks
- Developing litigation strategies
- Providing coordinated efforts before civil and criminal courts and public authorities
- Representing in civil litigations before all Austrian courts
- Defending against claims in mass litigation
- Providing advise in cross-border disputes
- Representing in arbitral proceedings
- Acting as arbitrators and experts on Austrian law
- Investment treaty arbitration
- Pursuing of claims for and against public institutions
- Interim relief proceedings before courts and arbitral tribunal
- Enforcement measures in Austria and abroad
- Out-of-court dispute resolution
Chambers Review
DORDA is a market-leading practice with particular strength in high-profile litigation work. The team also represents clients in international arbitration cases, including its senior partners acting as arbitrators. 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.
Work Highlights
- DORDA advised Swiss Re as the insurer on damages claims relating to bankruptcy proceedings over Wienwert.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lawyers at DORDA have always been responsive, as well as to the point and concise."
"The litigation team has the right experts to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
The team is proactive and cooperative and understands the client's needs."
"DORDA has a broad spectrum of expertise."
"Lawyers at DORDA have always been responsive, as well as to the point and concise."
"The litigation team has the right experts to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
The team is proactive and cooperative and understands the client's needs."
"DORDA has a broad spectrum of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Senior practitioner Christian Dorda is a highly regarded lawyer in the arbitration field, widely known for his activity as an arbitrator in corporate disputes.
Florian Kremslehner is a leading lawyer in the Austrian litigation market, routinely advising clients on financial disputes. He also acts as counsel on high-value arbitration proceedings.
"Florian always has a good knowledge of cases and recent interpretations."
"He is a real expert, with knowledge in arbitration and litigation."
"Florian stays calm and focused in intense situations and always thinks ahead."
Felix Hörlsberger is a well-regarded lawyer who boasts expertise defending clients from the insurance sector in mass claim mandates and insolvency disputes.
"Felix was really great. We were really happy with his advice."
Gunnar Pickl holds expertise as counsel in complex arbitration, with experience in defect and delay claims for infrastructure projects. He also acts as arbitrator.
"Gunnar is business-orientated with a good legal background."
"He provides exceptional legal services."
Veit Öhlberger regularly represents clients from the energy, technology and retail sectors in corporate disputes conducted via international arbitration. He further assists with damages claims.
Ranked Lawyers at
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