Austria | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (2024)

Our Vienna office gives domestic and international legal advice with one aim: to help clients achieve their objectives. We cover all practice disciplines and sectors, with particular strengths in M&A, finance, international dispute resolution, sanctions, family-owned businesses, restructuring, as well as technology, media and telecoms.

Many lawyers in the Vienna office have international roots, particularly in central and eastern Europe, in addition to being licensed to practice in the most important European jurisdictions, Australia, England and the US. We not only overcome language barriers but also act as a bridge across international borders in order to provide superior worldwide service.

Rooted in local expertise and an excellent network throughout the region, the Vienna office provides a powerful link to central and eastern Europe, as well as offering support in Iran, China, and other emerging markets in Africa and Latin America.

Outstanding legal knowledge that extends beyond national boundaries, a cohesive team spirit, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of business markets empowers us to give clients unmatchedFreshfields-standard advice that is 'made in Austria'.

• “Remains one of the top players in Austria for banking and finance mandates... The lawyers are strong negotiators, with high problem-solving competency. They are forward-thinking and offer strong strategic and tactical advice.”
  Chambers Global 2024, Austria, Banking & Finance

• “The firm houses excellent capabilities in bond issuance, restructuring, repurchasing and medium-term note issuance... The team is very good, very competent and reachable. The lawyers are quick to react when it's needed.”
  Chambers Global 2024, Austria, Capital Markets

• “An outstanding transactional law firm with a broad M&A and corporate offering… Freshfields stands out among the other law firms. They are always super sharp, super smart and creative in helping structure deals.”
  Chambers Global, Austria 2024, Corporate/M&A

• “Stands out as the most successful international law firm present in the Austrian market… Freshfields has a great team in Vienna. It has close relationships to international teams all over Europe.”
  Chambers Global 2024, Austria, International & Cross-Border Disputes and Transactions

• “Widely recognised as one of Austria's top advisers for complex restructuring and insolvency mandates. Freshfields lays claim to a very experienced and knowledgeable team.”
  Chambers Austria 2023, Restructuring & Insolvency

• “The team is particularly acclaimed for its expertise on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and corporate restructurings… One of the leading law firms and the most international name in Austria and its partners are truly outstanding.”
  Chambers Europe 2023, Austria, Tax

• “The team is capable to cut through the complexity and deliver clear and actionable advice. The firm is detailed, knowledgeable and experienced, with a very good read of what can and can't be done.”
  Chambers Europe 2023, Austria, Banking & Finance

• “You want to have the Freshfields team on your side if things are complex and require bespoke solutions. The local team in Vienna provides a very good combination of international and Austrian law knowledge.”
  Chambers Europe 2023, Austria, Capital Markets

• "The lawyers at Freshfields are real experts in cross-border transactions. The firm houses a deep bench of capable and experienced lawyers." "They have a very good commercial understanding of the transactions.”
  Chambers Europe 2023, Austria, Corporate/M&A

• Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year
  Chambers Austria Awards 2019