Austria: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Austria has long been established as a European hub for international arbitration and Vienna ‒ in particular, as the capital city – is a preferred venue for arbitrations related to the SEE and CEE regions.

Austria has been a party to the New York Convention since 31 July 1961. The Declaration of Accession dated 13 April 1961 (effective 2 May 1961) contains no declarations or reservations.

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The year 2025 will be a milestone for the Austrian arbitration community as the leading arbitration institution in Austria, the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (hereinafter VIAC), celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Das Bundesministerium für Justiz hat am 02.05.2024 den Begutachtungsentwurf der Verbandsklagen-Richtlinie-Umsetzungs-Novelle - VRUN...

Austria has long been established as a European hub for international arbitration and Vienna ‒ in particular, as the capital city – is a preferred venue for arbitrations related to the SEE and CEE regions.

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.

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Austria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Although not a novel concept - London Commercial Court dates back to 1895 - International commercial courts (ICCs) have expanded significantly in recent years.

Mit einer Entscheidung Ende des letzten Jahres zu Raumordnungsverträgen in Tirol stärkte der OGH den Gemeinden bei der Vertragsgestaltung den Rücke und traf sehr spannende über die Grenzen Tirols hinausreichende allgemeine Aussagen zu Raumordnungsverträgen und den desbezüglichen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit dem Ziel nach leistbarem Wohnen.

In an increasingly interconnected world, English has gained prominence as the international language of commerce.