Austria

Doing Business in Austria

Are you a company operating in Austria or looking to do business abroad and are faced with a complex legal issue that cuts across national borders? CMS has over 75 lawyers based in Vienna who are specialised in finding solutions for exactly these kinds of legal challenges.

Whatever your situation, we can help

Whether you need support with takeovers, disposals or cross-border restructurings, our experienced Corporate and M&A experts offer you not only legal advice but also support in transaction management. In the areas of financing and capital market emissions, we guide you in all legal and tax matters, both nationally and internationally. If you are involved in an arbitral conflict, our Dispute Resolution team develops the right tactics and strategy to help you navigate the process. With us, your real estate and construction project is in good hands during all phases thanks to our deep sector knowledge and technical expertise. As Austria’s leading labour law team, specialised in employment issues that matter most to your business, we can guide you through legal intricacies. Additionally, we provide advice in compliance and industrial property rights as well as tax, competition, public procurement and IT law.

Business does not stop at borders

... and it should not be hindered by local legal particularities and cultural differences. Through the unique local presence of CMS in all key West European markets as well as in the CEE/SEE regions, you have us as an experienced partner to help with your particularly difficult legal and strategic challenges in cross-border activities.

For more than 45 years, we have successfully been working on the advancement of legal frameworks for our clients. We view our expertise not as an end in itself, but as a tool to find solutions to your legal problems and help ensure the continuity and continued success of your business.

If you have questions, contact us via the online form, email or telephone.