Binder Grösswang
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Binder Grösswang is strong on commercial litigation in the automotive, banking and manufacturing sectors, also acting in cartel and class action defence matters, injunction and interim relief proceedings and leading on disputes in the context of restructuring measures and insolvencies. The practice has been praised for ‘depth and flexibility’ on an array of disputes, and is home to a number of specialists: Stefan Albiez stands out in private enforcements and class and mass action defence cases; Christian Klausegger is experienced in industrial and insurance disputes; and Ingeborg Edel has acted in major insolvency proceedings. Other key members of the group include Adrian Zwettler, Kordula Krankl and Dario Schmelz.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'The team always acts proactively and is very well structured before we go to court. They are also proactive in trying to find settlements out of court.’
- ‘Kordula Krankl is dealing with all my disputes and she always stays calm and keeps an overview, even if sometimes at court the situation gets a little bit heated. On the other hand she also knows how to "get louder" where necessary.’
- ‘For insurance litigation cases, we highly appreciate working with Dario Schmelz. He is a smart negotiator and anticipates critical issues early on. Christian Klausegger is a distinct market leader.’
- ‘The team has the depth and flexibility to provide just the right people and advise on all litigious matters. Among their particular strengths is the representation in class action and class action-style litigation. They have extensive experience in the field and are already familiar with the relevant questions raised by the new legislative regime introduced in 2024.’
- ‘Stefan Albiez is one of the most experienced attorneys in the market when it comes to class actions and mass litigation. He always keeps the bigger picture in mind and has steered us calmly through many a storm in court. Adrian Zwettler is a passionate litigator, yet maintains a pragmatic and efficient approach. In particular, his strengths really come into their own when time is of the essence. To us, he is the future of the team.’
- ‘The team provided an excellent service with excellent legal expertise combined with very strong commercial awareness and acumen, defining a holistic approach that resulted in excellent outcome.’
Key clients
- A1 Telekom Austria AG
- Netbet Enterprises Ldt.
- SCANIA CV AB
- Kärtner Beteiligungsverwaltung
- Oberalp
- Whitebox Advisors LLC
- State of Libya
- ERSTE BANK Group
- Robbins Europe GmbH
- UNIQA Österreich Versicherungen AG
Work highlights
Represented a telecoms operator in disputes raised by customers and consumer associations, alleging that large telecoms operators in Austria have been charging inadmissible tariff components for many years.
Defended several banks against claw-back claims raised by the administrators of SIGNA.
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Practice head
Christian Klausegger; Ingeborg Edel; Stefan Albiez
Other key lawyers
Adrian Zwettler; Kordula Krankl; Dario Schmelz