Dispute resolution: commercial litigation

Binder Grösswang

Binder Grösswang is equipped to handle a range of domestic and international litigation across a variety of sectors, including IT, automotive, and finance. Praised by clients for delivering ‘tailored and efficient solutions’, the team is particularly recommended for class action defence work, which is a focus area of co-lead Stefan Albiez, as well as insolvency litigation, which are often led by co-head Ingeborg Edel. Albiez and Edel co-lead the department alongside Christian Klausegger, who is reputed for a wealth of experience in cross-border disputes. Adrian Zwettler is well regarded for expertise in the telecommunications, real estate, and banking segments.

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Testimonials

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‘The collaborative approach of the team was impressive. They seamlessly integrated with our internal stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication and providing timely, practical solutions tailored to our specific needs. Their ability to understand the nuances of our business and their well-considered legal advice was invaluable.'
'We appreciate the diligence and attention to detail they brought to every stage of the process, from initial assessments to final implementation. ’
‘Christian Klausegger and Dario Schmelz convinced with an outstanding contribution and proactive approach. They consistently provide clear and actionable advice. We highly recommend them to any business seeking expert legal support in this critical area.’
‘Our experience with the team has been exceptional. The lawyers are extremely well prepared in their areas of law and very responsive in their communication.’
‘W had very good experiences with the team, particularly with Adrian Zwettler.’
‘Fast response and very balanced legal services and representation.’
‘Their dispute resolution practice has the capabilities and resources to put together the right team for every matter, be it class action-style litigation comprising a multitude of individual court cases or specific one-off issues. They always deliver tailored and efficient solutions and are able to work within whatever timeframe necessary. Currently, they are at the forefront of new developments regarding the implementation of the EU directive on representative actions into Austrian law and show in-depth knowledge of the matter that is unrivalled in the market. ’
'Stefan Albiez is a brilliant strategist who never loses sight of the bigger picture and embodies a mindset that combines legal and economic thinking. Adrian Zwettler is truly an up and coming litigator in his own right who is always available and is able to deliver baffling results in the shortest of times, in particular in the context of interim proceedings. Together, they are also among the leading advisors in matters concerning the newly created representative actions. ’

Key clients

City of Vienna
IBM
Province of Carinthia
UNIQA
A1 Telekom Austria
Erste Bank
Sandoz
ATOS
Goldman Sachs
Renault
MAGNA

Work highlights

Represented groups of creditors of the SIGNA group with aggregate claims exceeding €3bn.
Advised A1 Telecom Austria AG on claims raised by numerous customers and consumer associations.
Represented a client in a dispute concerning a private foundation which controls a large family business.

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