International & Cross-Border Transactions | Global

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.

Wolf 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.

The 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.

CERHA 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.

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.

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.

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.

DLA Piper is an internationally recognised firm with a transactionally oriented presence in Austria. The team is highly receptive to the multi-jurisdictional needs of its clientele and can call on the extensive resources of the firm's global network. The team acts for international clients, often on local elements of multi-jurisdictional deals, and is also retained by domestic companies seeking to expand their operations overseas.

E+H is a well-regarded independent Austrian law firm that capably advises on international mandates. The law firm is well equipped to advise on cross-border transactions, primarily thanks to the links it maintains to overseas firms. The team advises a combination of domestic and international clients, and is particularly active in Central and Eastern Europe, but also has a track record of handling matters that involve Asian jurisdictions.

bpv Huegel is a respected firm in the Austrian market. The firm is distinguished by its strong alliance and network of offices in the CEE region, as well as in Brussels, which strengthens its ability to work seamlessly on cross-border matters across a broad range of practice areas.