The world is currently in a state of great turmoil as a result of, among other things, the effects of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the global economy remains fragile.

An Austrian tabloid recently published the following remedy to "relieve rheumatic pain" in its Healthy Living ...

Transparency International recently released its 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the globe by their perceived levels of public sector corruption...

Im Rechtspanorama von 17. März 2025 zeigt die Vize-Präsidentin der Rechtsanwaltskammer Wien...

As successful claimants increasingly turn to enforcement proceedings to realise the value of their awards, Austrian law continues to stand out for its creditor-friendly enforcement framework.

All advertising of prescription-only drugs to general public prohibited.

EU's largest trade agreement ever concluded on 28 June 2019: the EU and the Mercosur brought to fruition the long-standing negotiations on a comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 is out—and Austria's ranking is alarming.

Besides prosecution by anti-trust authorities and, potentially, criminal prosecution, cartel infringements may also lead to civil liability for damages claims in private enforcement proceedings

Transparency International's newly released Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 delivers cautiously positive news for Austria. With 69 points and a ranking of 21st globally, Austria has improved from last year's...

Bis 14.11.2022 können Sie das Interview hier nachhören: Korruptes Österreich..aus ExpertInnensicht | Guten Morgen Salzburg, 07.11. | Radio Salzburg | ORF-Radiothek...

Are you under 35, ready to make your mark in international dispute resolution and interested in attending the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto in November 2025?

A Short Description of the Relevant Legal System for Litigation Parties

In a high-profile case of global interest, the Austrian Constitutional Court ruled on the Squeeze Out Act (the "Act") that was introduced in 2006.

In a democracy governed by the rule of law, decision-making processes and actions should be visible and understandable.

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal vom 28.7.2023 gab Bettina Knötzl, in ihrer Funktion als Präsidentin von Transparency International Austrian Chapter, ein Interview über Korruption bei Flächenwidmung in Gemeinden.

In a recent interview with Trend's Thomas Martinek KNOETZL's dispute resolution experts, Katrin Hanschitz, Thomas Voppichler, Bettina Knoetzl, Florian Haugeneder and Patrizia Netal discussed the surge of lawsuits ...

When a court orders the production of accounting records, non-compliance is not a trivial matter. Defendants risk heavy fines — up to EUR 100,000 per application — and, in the worst case, imprisonment.

Sanctions and counter-sanctions have transformed routine cross-border litigation into a challenging, strategic minefield. What can defendants do to protect their cost exposure...

Austria has introduced comprehensive reforms to its Criminal Code of Procedure to address the challenges of securing crypto assets in criminal investigations. The new provisions establish a legal framework for transferring digital currencies to government-controlled wallets and enable premature realization of volatile crypto holdings.