"Competence Experience Quality"
This is what we stand for
ABOUT US
BENEFIT FROM OUR DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
For more than fourty years the firm provides legal, tax and advisory services of bespoke high quality for the international business community, international organisations and select private clients, known multinational corporations and institutions with operations or interests both in Austria and abroad.
The wide range of services is provided by a team of lawyers qualified in Austria and/or in various foreign jurisdictions, supported by experienced business administrators, accountants and financial specialists. The languages spoken in the firm include English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Catalan. This multi-jurisdictional approach to legal services, unique for Austria, was developed by Dr. Friedrich SCHWANK at the request of and in close co-operation with corporate counsel of leading multinational and global companies. In addition, LAW OFFICES DR. F. SCHWANK makes the best use of the geographic, tax and strategic advantages of Vienna as a base for clients doing business in the emerging markets of Russia, Eastern Europe and the Asian ECO countries. LAW OFFICES DR. F. SCHWANK is ranked by Euromoney Research as one of the Austrian law firms most frequently used by the general counsel of Europe’s largest companies. The office has a network of partner law firms from all over the world. Co-operation agreements with more than 200 legal and accountancy firms across the globe are available to serve the clients of the firm.
International
Law
In
Action
Vienna is centrally located in the middle of Europe, with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as favourable commercial and tax conditions, and serves as the perfect gateway to the Eastern European markets. As Austria’s capital and home to many UN organisations, it is the ideal starting point for all successful startups.
Numerous international companies and corporations are represented throughout the world via their subsidiaries located in Vienna.
We mainly represent leading multinational corporations and institutions with branches in Austria, Central and Eastern Europe. We primarily offer our clients advice in the field of international law as well as all financial and administrative matters.
Thanks to our international team of lawyers trained in Austria and other countries, we are able to offer a wide range of services.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
WE ARE SPECIALISED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF LAW:
COMMERCIAL AND COMPANY LAW
We offer you professional legal advice and support
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On commercial, corporate and company law issues
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In drafting, reviewing and adapting contracts of all kinds
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In drafting articles of association
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With the choice of legal form
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With preparation and implementation of company formations and reorganisations
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With sale of the company (asset deal, share deal)
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Dispute Resolution
TAX LAW |
INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW
We offer excellent support
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In national and international tax matters
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Advise and support with
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Income Tax | Inheritance Tax | Real Estate Tax |
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Capital Gains Tax | Corporation Tax | Wage Tax |
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Value added Tax | Real Estate Income Tax
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- For general tax problems
INHERITANCE LAW |
INTERNATIONAL INHERITANCE LAW
What we can do for you
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Preparation and contestation of wills
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Advice on all your inheritance law matters
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Assertion and enforcement of compulsory portion claims
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Advice and representation in anticipation of succession
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Succession proceedings for international estates
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We are specialised in Cross Border Estate Planning
LABOUR LAW
We support you with:
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Drafting of work contracts
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Litigation before labour court
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Dismissal, Redundancies, Amicable Termination
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Operational Restructuring
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Maternity Protection / Parental Leave questions
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Action against discrimination at work
PRIVATE LAW | CIVIL LAW
We are specialised in
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Family law matters
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Inheritance law matters
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Contract law matters
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Neighbour's disputes
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Emissions
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Land Register matters
TENANCY LAW
You need legal support? We can provide it
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Review of tenancy agreements
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Unjustified termination of tenancy
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Action for eviction
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Legal assistance in eviction proceedings from the tenant's perspective
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Support in the collection of rent receivables from defaulting tenants
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Legal advice in dismissal proceedings and representation in court
OTHER LEGAL AREAS WE OFFER:
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Association Law
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Compensation and Warranty Law
FURTHER SERVICES WE ALSO OFFER:
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Acting as Process Agent
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Filing Trademark applications
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Consulting Activities for Foreign Executives | International Public Servants
CONTACT
LAW OFFICES
DR. FRIEDRICH SCHWANK
Stock Exchange Building
Wipplingerstrasse 34
Top 107
A-1010 Vienna
AUSTRIA
PHONE: +43 (1) 533 57 04
FAX: +43 (1) 533 57 06
EMAIL: offices@schwank.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Underground: U2, U4 Schottenring
Tram: D, 1, 71 Börse
Bus: 3A, 30A Börse
Entrance: Wipplingerstrasse 34 | Opposite the OPEC Building
