KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’highly motivated team’ tackles the gamut of construction-related challenges, advising contractors, architectural firms and investors on the structuring of construction contracts and assisting on both tender- and bidder-side issues. The practice demonstrates particular strength in construction litigation, acting for both defendants and claimants in disputes arising out of delays, cost overruns and damage claims. Representing clients in such disputes are Georg Karasek and Clemens Berlakovits, both of whom also offer expertise in architectural law. Karasek and Berlakovits lead the team alongside infrastructure specialist Paul Schmidinger and Jan Philipp Schifko, whose practice spans contract drafting, damage and warranty claims and arbitration proceedings. Julian Ring offers further contract drafting and disputes capacity.

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'Highly motivated team, available more or less 24h, in urgent situations they give immediate responses, top quality.'
'Highly motivated, always going the extra mile, experts in all disciplines and networked thinking. They are friendly and provide immediate responses in urgent situations.'
'Leading law firm in the sector, highly knowledgeable and respected due to years of industry experience. The equity partner is supported by a team of young, highly trained partners and their respective teams, ensuring top-tier service across the board.'
'Jan Schifko is known for his commercially-minded approach and deep understanding of clients' needs. He acts accordingly, is always available, and easy to reach. In construction litigation, he is unbeatable.'

Key clients

BM Harald Wiplinger
Pecado Gruppe
FAWE Immo GmbH
Metallbau Eybel GmbH
AllesWirdGut Architektur ZT GmbH/feld72 Architekten ZT GmbH
Podrecca Ziviltechniker GmbH/Albert Wimmer ZT-GmbH
Schluder Architekten ZT GmbH
GEMEINNÜTZIGE BAU- UND SIEDLUNGSGENOSSENSCHAFT FRIEDEN
Widerhofer Gruppe
Gesfö- Bau- und Siedlungsgesellschaft m.b.H
FKSBS21 Gebäudeerrichtungs GmbH & Co KG/Kubelka Group
Alpenland Gemeinnützige Bau-, Wohn- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft
AFRY Austria GmbH
KOMPTECH GmbH
IMFARR-Gruppe
PreZero Recycling Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Technische Universität Wien
HCM Advice
Neidhart
Auxilia
Aurellia
Kronreif
Linienreich
Eberspächer Tageslichttechnik
VI-Engineers
Stadt Wien - Wiener Wohnen
ALU KÖNIG STAHL GmbH
Kamper Bau
Telegraphencentrale Bauträger GmbH
Schüller Bau
PSC Errichtungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Handler Group
ATP Innsbruck GmbH
FB Future Bauart Bauträger GmbH
SMB
Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft
BVAEB
Wiener Linien
Caritas Wien
Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien. Ein Fonds der Stadt Wien.
Vasko + Partner Jabornegg & Pálffy Architekten
Krickon Projektmanagement GmbH
Heidenbauer
HAZET
AY-KA
Millik & Neffe
Vamed
Land Niederösterreich
Holzbauer & Partner Ziviltechniker GesmbH
Burtscher Durig ZT GmbH
Schenker Salvi Weber Architekten ZT GmbH
6B47
G.E.D.

Work highlights

Advised Wirtschaftsagentur Wien in relation to the contractual design tied to the construction of a large laboratory in Vienna.
Advised Vasko + Partner Jabornegg & Pálffy Architekten in connection with contract negotiations for the comprehensive refurbishment of an internationally renowned cultural institution.
Represented PreZero in civil proceedings concerning damage claims against its Austrian contractor, which is alleged to have violated fire safety standards and is potentially responsible for fire damages amounting to tens of millions of euros.

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