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Band 1
1 BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbHInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedThe law firm boasts one of the most highly regarded dispute resolution teams in Austria, members of which are accustomed to working on proceedings that are international in scope. The team capably handles both litigation and arbitration, and works on disputes relating to a multitude of different sectors, including financial services, energy, automotive and real estate.
1 DORDAInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedDORDA 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.
1 KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbHInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKNOETZL 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.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedA 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.
2 CERHA HEMPELInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCERHA HEMPEL effectively combines strong domestic expertise with a clear international outlook. The law firm adopts a hybrid strategy of developing a network of its own teams throughout Eastern Europe along with its membership to the elite legal network Lex Mundi, enabling it to provide clients with in-house capabilities, as well as strong connections to local and international practices worldwide.
2 FreshfieldsInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedFreshfields 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.
2 SchoenherrInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSchoenherr 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.
2 Wolf TheissInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWolf Theiss combines its leading reputation in Austria with an extensive coverage of Central and Eastern Europe, making it a strong offering on regional mandates. Beyond CEE, the firm forms close ties to international and overseas teams to handle larger multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm has developed a robust full-service model, offering cross-border expertise in a number of areas of law.
Band 3
3 CMSInternational & Cross-Border Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedA 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.