Commercial Litigation & Disputes in Austria

Commercial disputes can directly affect liquidity, business relationships, ownership structures and enterprise value. We represent companies, shareholders and decision-makers in complex business disputes and develop litigation strategies that combine legal merits with commercial objectives.

Our work covers contractual and shareholder disputes, interim relief, cross-border proceedings, enforcement and alternative dispute resolution.

Key areas of advice

  • Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes
  • Shareholder and Corporate Disputes
  • Interim Relief and Protective Measures
  • Cross-Border Disputes
  • Recognition and Enforcement
  • Mediation, Settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes

We act in disputes arising from supply, services, distribution, software, licensing, cooperation and other B2B agreements. Common issues include non-performance, warranty, damages, payment, termination, indemnities and contractual interpretation.

Shareholder and Corporate Disputes

Shareholder conflicts can block management and financing. We advise on information and control rights, corporate resolutions, exclusion and exit, director liability, non-competes, deadlock and enforcement of shareholder agreements.

Interim Relief and Protective Measures

Where timing is critical, we assess injunctions and other protective measures. Evidence and commercial positions should be secured early while maintaining a strategy for the main proceedings.

Cross-Border Disputes

International contracts require analysis of jurisdiction, applicable law, service, evidence and enforcement. We coordinate Austrian proceedings with foreign counsel and account for EU and international procedural frameworks.

Recognition and Enforcement

A judgment has commercial value only if it can be enforced. We advise on enforcement in Austria and on strategies involving foreign judgments and cross-border assets where Austrian law is relevant.

Mediation, Settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution

We assess when a negotiated solution is commercially preferable. Settlement agreements should clearly address payments, security, confidentiality, releases, tax and enforcement.

Commercial Litigation with a Business Focus

We combine disputes experience with Corporate and commercial-contract advice so that litigation is not treated in isolation from business continuity, governance and transaction objectives.