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Announcing the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Austria™ Rankings

Best Lawyers announces the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Austria™, featuring an elite list of rankings that showcases the nation's top legal talent.

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Best Lawyers

June 12, 2024 06:00 PM

Best Lawyers is excited to announce the launch of our 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Austria™. This milestone edition showcases the finest legal talents across Austria, celebrating outstanding achievements in a variety of top practice areas. On June 13, 2024, the embargo is officially lifted, unveiling a comprehensive guide that honors the legal professionals setting the highest standards of excellence in the country.

With that, we’re also excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Handelsblatt, the widely popularized German-based business newspaper.

The latest edition of The Best Lawyers in Austria™ covers 6 metropolitan areas, providing a detailed overview of regional representation. Among these, Vienna stands out as the highlight, boasting the highest number of recognized lawyers, further solidifying its reputation as a pivotal center in Austria's legal landscape.

This edition recognizes a total of 499 distinguished lawyers who have displayed exceptional expertise and dedication to their practice, in addition to:

  • Metropolitan Coverage: Featuring lawyers from six metropolitan areas, with Vienna leading in the awards.
  • Practice Areas Overview: Lawyers are acknowledged across 48 diverse practice areas.
  • "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees: 31 "Lawyers of the Year" honorees celebrated for outstanding excellence.
  • Firms Recognitions: 171 firms have lawyers recognized as The Best Lawyers in Austria™ honorees.

Practice Areas to Watch

When it comes to practice areas, Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law top the list of the most searched on the Best Lawyer’s website. These areas, among others, attract significant attention, reflecting the dynamic nature of Austria's legal needs.

Now, in terms of recognized honorees, Corporate Law leads with the highest number of distinguished lawyers, followed closely by Mergers and Acquisitions Law. This extensive coverage ensures that various legal needs are met with top-tier expertise.

Practice areas with the most honorees include:

The 15th edition is not just a celebration of individual excellence but also spotlights the collaborative effort of 171 different firms that have nurtured outstanding legal talent. These firms play a pivotal role in fostering environments where legal professionals can thrive and achieve significant milestones in their careers.

This year's edition of The Best Lawyers in Austria™ serves as a testament to the dedication and expertise of legal professionals across the country. Each listed lawyer has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal practice. We invite everyone to explore this comprehensive guide and join us in acknowledging the remarkable lawyers who continue to set the benchmark for legal excellence in Austria.

Look out for additional updates and insights as we take this time to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Austria's top legal practitioners. Join us in congratulating these exceptional professionals who exemplify the pinnacle of legal expertise in Austria.

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