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What we do

Expertise

We have an eye for detail. Without loosing sight of the big picture.

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Banking and finance

Banking and finance

Range of Services

Project and acquisition financing

Real estate financing

Development and review of collateralization concepts

Enforcement of and defence against claims arising from loan agreements

Restructuring advice

Banking supervisory law

Approach

As a core area of civil law, financing law not only regularly concerns us as practitioners, but is also often the subject of our academic publications. Our clients appreciate this fact as well as our expertise in the classic annex matters of corporate and real estate law.

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Building / Construction

Building / Construction

Range of Services

Representation in building/construction proceedings before ordinary courts and arbitration tribunals

Claim and anti-claim management

Preparation and review of contractor agreements, planning agreements as well as construction supervision and project management agreements

Advice on public construction law, regional planning law, monument protection law and land transaction law, including representation before administrative authorities and administrative courts

Approach

We incorporate our practical experience from numerous court cases into the drafting and negotiation of construction related contracts. This enables us to significantly reduce the risks associated with construction projects for our clients. If a conflict has already arisen, we support our clients as competent and reliable representatives.

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Competition and Antitrust

Competition and Antitrust

Range of Services

Competition law litigation

Assertion of and defence against civil law claims in connection with antitrust violations

Compliance advice from a competition law perspective

Approach

Thanks to our practical experience in competition law disputes, we are in a position to advise our clients on an ongoing basis on compliance with competition law and to point out any potential risks in good time.

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Corporate law / M&A

Corporate law / M&A

Range of Services

Establishment of partnerships and corporations

Private M&A and private equity transactions, joint ventures

Advice and representation in shareholder disputes

Reorganizations (mergers, demergers, conversions)

Advising and representing corporate bodies (managing directors, members of the management board, members of the supervisory board), particularly in liability matters

Ongoing advice on corporate governance and compliance

Restructuring and reorganization

Corporate Housekeeping

Approach

We provide comprehensive support not only on establishment, restructuring, as well as mergers and acquisitions of companies, but also in contract negotiations, on compliance issues, and not least in corporate law disputes. Depending on the needs of our clients, we also draft the necessary transaction documents within a very short time frame, without losing sight of the essentials and are equally efficient in processing them with the competent courts.

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Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Range of Services

Labour law litigation

Real estate and construction litigation

Enforcement of and defence against competition law claims

Banking and capital market disputes

Corporate law disputes

Debt collection

Advice on alternative dispute resolution options

Approach

We regard the conduct of civil proceedings as a core legal competence. Each of our lawyers is an experienced litigator. Successful civil litigation requires not only in-depth knowledge of procedural law and the relevant substantive area of law, but also meticulous study of the facts of the case, analytical thinking, and good communication and negotiation skills. On this basis, we work with clients to develop the best litigation strategy. We always keep in mind that litigation can entail economic risk and personal burdens. We aim to ensure that our clients do not get lost in the dynamics of the proceedings and focus on safeguarding their overall interests.

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Employment

Employment

Range of Services

Advice and representation in all matters related to individual and collective employment law

Advising executives (managing directors, board members, senior executives, supervisory board members)

Comprehensive support for HR departments in day-to-day business (in particular when terminating employment contracts)

Drafting of employment-, managing director- and board member contracts

Support for collective bargaining negotiations

Employment law advice in connection with M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and reorganization

Accompanying internal investigations / dealing with misconduct in companies

Advice on matters related to cross-border personnel deployment, domiciliation

Company pension law

Advice on design and implementation of employee participation models

Data protection law regarding employment

Liability issues in the employment relationship (including directors' and officers' liability)

Accompanying social security audits

Approach

We advise and represent domestic and foreign companies and employees in all matters of individual and collective employment law. Our expertise ranges from advice on day-to-day employment law issues (e.g. working hours, remuneration, vacation and termination) to transactional advice and representation before courts and authorities. Where conflict avoidance is no longer possible, we intervene on behalf of our clients before the courts. We keep our clients fully informed about the risks and opportunities and always focus on achievement of an economically viable result.

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Energy

Energy

Range of Services

Energy contract law

Establishment of energy communities according to the Austrian Energy Act

Advice on photovoltaic systems and preparation/review of cooperation and inventory agreements

Asset financing

Approach

SMEs and private individuals are increasingly exposed to the complexities of energy law. We navigate our clients through the sea of regulations and support them both in the enforcement of claims arising from energy purchase agreements and in the legal structuring of new energy generation and energy use projects. From the establishment of energy communities between several companies or homeowners’ associations to your own private photovoltaic system - we are your reliable partner.

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Inheritance and Succession Planning

Inheritance and Succession Planning

Range of Services

Private asset structuring and succession planning

Preparation of last wills and testaments

Establishment and ongoing management of private foundations

Representation in probate proceedings

Enforcement of inheritance claims

Comprehensive advice and representation of family offices

Healthcare proxies

Approach

Asset planning is often not based purely on economic considerations. Forward-looking succession planning is advisable, especially if there are significant assets. This is particularly important where a generational change in the family business is imminent. Together with our clients, we explore the various options for asset succession. We do not limit our advice exclusively to legal considerations, but also contribute our wealth of experience on how conflicts within the successor generation can be avoided as far as possible.

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Range of Services

Trademark registration and administration

Similarity research

Advice on the most cost-effective scope of protection (registration of national, European or global intellectual property rights)

Drafting of transfer, pledge and license agreements as well as non-disclosure agreements

IP Due Diligence

Asserting claims for infringements of intellectual property rights and personal rights

Representation in domain disputes

Approach

We understand the importance of creativity and innovation for businesses and individuals and are passionate about protecting your intellectual property and privacy rights. We support you in the registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and other intangible assets. We develop individual strategies to protect your rights in the best possible way. We also provide comprehensive advice on issues relating to intellectual property and the protection of personal rights, draw up license and other agreements and, if necessary, conduct legal disputes on your behalf.

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Range of Services

Real estate transactions (purchase, gift, exchange agreements; asset/share deals, forward purchase agreements)

Implementation of bidding procedures

Real estate due diligence

Real estate financing

Commercial tenancy law and residential tenancy law

Residential property law

Litigation in disputes

Drafting and reviewing commercial leases and lease agreements (including green leases)

Legal strategy development for real estate to increase earnings

Real estate agent law (e.g. enforcement of and defence against commission claims)

Approach

Austrian real estate law is fragmented into numerous individual legislative acts and is relatively complex, not least due to its socio-political dimension. Special knowledge of the material laws and their interplay is required to offer targeted legal advice. From the purchase of your own home to the ongoing support of property management companies and the handling of complex real estate transactions or development projects - we cover the entire spectrum of real estate consulting services.

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Sports

Sports

Range of Services

Drafting and negotiating employment and transfer agreements

Enforcement of claims arising from player contracts

Sponsorship agreements

Representation in disciplinary matters

Comprehensive player advice

Player placement

Sports facilities law

Comprehensive legal support for associations and clubs on major projects

Approach

Although our lawyers have minimal athletic talent of their own, sport is one of our great passions. Whether in the individual representation of athletes or in the comprehensive advice of associations and clubs, we have the necessary know-how to support you with your concerns. In doing so, we never lose sight of the long-term goal of our clients' sporting development.

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Start-Up Consulting

Start-Up Consulting

Range of Services

Formation of partnerships and corporations

Advice on investor entry

Crowdfunding and crowdinvesting

Advice on managing director employment contracts, employment contracts and employee participation models

Patent, trademark and design registration

Drafting of general terms and conditions

Creation of customer and supplier contracts

Creation of implementation of distance selling contracts

Data protection law

Approach

We support clients in selecting the optimal structure of your business, draw up customized articles of association and take care of the necessary formalities with the company register. Our aim is to understand your objectives and to implement your interests in the best possible way.