Practice Area
Dispute Resolution & Representation
Not every dispute belongs in court, and not every settlement is a good outcome. We first assess which route is most likely to achieve the commercial objective, then pursue it resolutely: through out-of-court negotiation, cooperatively in a Collaborative Law process or through contested court proceedings.
When to Seek Advice
When Clients Come to Us
- A debt remains unpaid or is disputed.
- Proceedings are threatened and the prospects of success are unclear.
- A settlement needs to be concluded on a legally secure basis, with performance safeguarded.
- Representation is required in administrative proceedings.
- A dispute is to be resolved without public proceedings.
Typical Scenarios
The Legal Issues Involved
Pre-litigation Assessment
Letters of claim, preservation of evidence, interruption of limitation periods and assessment of whether and when proceedings are appropriate.
Negotiation and Settlement
Conducting negotiations, drafting settlements and securing performance, instalment arrangements and waiver clauses.
Collaborative Law
A structured out-of-court process in which both parties have legal representation, suitable where their relationship is intended to continue.
Court and Administrative Proceedings
Representation in civil proceedings, including appeals, and in administrative proceedings, including enforcement of the resulting enforceable title.
Our Approach
How We Handle Your Matter
Assess the claim and litigation risk
An objective assessment of the claim, evidence and litigation risk.
Compare the effort involved and available solutions
Comparing the effort, duration and expected outcome of each route.
Record the decision in writing
A joint decision with the client, recorded in writing.
Conduct negotiations or proceedings
Resolutely pursuing the chosen route, with updates after every procedural step.
Secure and enforce the outcome
Securing and enforcing the outcome.
Legal Framework
Key Legislation
- ZPO
- Austrian Code of Civil Procedure—jurisdiction, procedure, evidence and appeals.
- EO
- Austrian Enforcement Code—enforcement of claims established by an enforceable title.
- AVG
- Austrian General Administrative Procedure Act—representation in proceedings before administrative authorities.
Initial Consultation
Documents for the Initial Consultation
The more complete the documents, the more reliable the initial assessment.
- Contract or invoice underlying the disputed claim
- Complete correspondence with the other party
- Any existing pleadings, administrative decisions or court orders
- Evidence: documents, photographs, witness details
- Details of any existing legal expenses insurance
Dispute Resolution & Representation: Discuss Your Case
Call or write to us—we generally respond within one working day.
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