International & Cross-Border Disputes | Global

From a transactional perspective, clients with cross-border needs are well served by highly rated M&A and banking teams, which routinely handle multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team is particularly adept at advising on inbound investment into Austria, but also boasts a strong track record of leading transactions involving Eastern and Southern Europe. The firm performs effectively on multi-jurisdictional deals, and is a popular choice among international law firms to advise on the Austrian elements of multinational deals.

DORDA is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished independent practices in Austria. The full-service team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters that are multi-jurisdictional in scope, largely through its membership of the highly rated legal network The World Services Group. The team is accustomed to working on the Austrian elements of large cross-border projects and is also known to take a leading role on international mandates, particularly those encompassing CEE jurisdictions. The team has established longstanding relationships with firms with a strong presence in Eastern Europe, providing clients with a solid coverage of the region.

KNOETZL is a Vienna-headquartered dispute resolution and white-collar crime boutique offering clients impressive international expertise. The firm operates frequently on cross-border proceedings, with dedicated desks focusing on CEE-related disputes and those involving Latin American jurisdictions. Clients in need of multi-jurisdictional support will also benefit from the team's ties to overseas practices and members' experience of working in conjunction with international practices on multi-jurisdictional matters.

A recognised international practice with excellent global coverage, Baker McKenzie has developed a solid, full-service team in Austria. Across both advisory and contentious areas, the team is involved in international work, with Vienna-based practitioners particularly active on matters relating to Germany and Central and Eastern Europe. The law firm's capabilities from Austria are enhanced by its vast network globally, and practitioners in Vienna can call on the resources of Baker McKenzie teams overseas.

On transactional mandates, the team has developed a strong client base made up of homegrown corporations with operations overseas, while also acting for multinationals with interests in Austria. The firm's financing specialists regularly advise on cross-border matters, particularly those involving Eastern Europe, while certain members of the team are particularly well versed in handling cross-border transactions involving the energy sector.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer stands out as the most successful international law firm present in the Austrian market. The team based in Vienna offers full-service capabilities to homegrown entities and multinational clients, often working closely with Freshfields' outstanding German team, while offering clients the vast resources of its global network. The Vienna office acts as an important gateway for clients with activities in Central and Eastern Europe, and is also adept at advising on cross-border proceedings which reach beyond the continent.

Schoenherr maintains a presence at the top of the Austrian market, offering expertise across a full suite of practice areas. The law firm stands out for its impressive coverage of Central and Eastern Europe, having established a comprehensive network of teams based throughout the region. Beyond CEE, the firm works in conjunction with local counsel and international firms to meet the cross-border needs of its clientele, and is held in high regard for its ability to work on the Austrian or Eastern European elements of large multi-jurisdictional matters.

Adding to its transactional capabilities, Wolf Theiss also provides multi-jurisdictional support to clients facing contentious proceedings. The team has a highly regarded white-collar crime practice, with members frequently advising on cross-border criminal proceedings and investigations, notably those relating to Eastern Europe, the CIS and Russia. The firm's litigation practice is also international in scope, with members often advising on disputes arising out of the financial services sector and involving Russia.

A respected international practice with an established presence in the Austrian market, CMS provides cross-border expertise to clients in a range of legal areas. The law firm stands out in particular for its excellent coverage of Central and Eastern Europe, with Vienna acting as a gateway for clients with interests in CEE and also as a base for clients looking to make investments in Austria. Beyond Europe, CMS boasts an on-the-ground presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America.