Dispute Resolution Law Firm in Austria

Litigation & Arbitration

Not every dispute can be resolved at the negotiating table. When the stakes are high, you need litigators who will enforce your claims decisively – or mount a confident defence.

A leading dispute resolution practice

The dispute resolution practice of CMS is widely regarded as one of the most recommended firms in Austria. With a team of more than 30 litigation experts, we support you and/or your business throughout the entire lifecycle of commercial and corporate disputes – from strategic advice at an early stage, to representation before state courts and arbitral tribunals, including the enforcement of decisions, and the development of creative dispute‑resolution solutions.

Our practice is frequently instructed across industries on matters of strategic or existential importance, including the defence against mass claims, complex post M&A disputes, and conflicts arising in the vicinity of insolvency.

Complex disputes – resolved strategically

What sets our litigation practice apart is the combination of legal precision with business-minded thinking. We analyse the facts in depth, develop tailored litigation strategies, and persuade in court through clear argumentation and confident advocacy. Efficient dispute management and the targeted use of modern legal tech solutions are integral to our approach. Where required, we also support clients with public relations and litigation PR.

We work particularly closely with teams from other practice areas such as Banking & Finance, Construction & Real Estate, IT/IP, Corporate/M&A and Competition Law. This allows us to combine robust litigation capabilities with deep sector specific expertise.

Global reach, local expertise

In cross‑border disputes, we support our clients together with colleagues from the international CMS network. CMS has experienced dispute resolution teams in almost all European jurisdictions and is also present in the most important markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

What else sets us apart

Our lawyers are consistently top ranked in the leading legal directories. They are regularly appointed as arbitrators in international arbitration proceedings and are active in the most prominent arbitral institutions and organisations. In addition, our practice group is deeply engaged in academic exchange and regularly publishes on topics that matter most to our clients, in order to assess current developments at an early stage and to represent your interests in the best possible way.