Successfully contesting a penalty notice issued by an authority What You Should Know About Administrative Penalty Proceedings Administrative penalty proceedings are often complex and can quickly put those affected in an unpleasant situation. But what many don’t know: Penalty notices from authorities are frequently contestable – even if they appear justified at first glance. This […]

Skiing and sledding accidents in Austria – Your rights and how a lawyer can help Pain and Suffering Compensation – Damages – Compensation for Loss of Earnings – Reimbursement of Medical and Treatment Costs – Compensation for Disfigurement – Compensation for Property Damage – Declaration of Liability for Future Damages Attorney for Ski Accidents in […]

Mobile phone providers’ service fees – money back! What Is the Service Fee and Why Is It Unlawful? Many telecommunications providers charge a so-called service fee in addition to the monthly base charges. But what is behind this fee, and why can consumers reclaim amounts already paid? In this article, we explain why the service […]

Enforceability of a Swiss payment order in Austria Austrian Request for a Preliminary Ruling to the European Court of Justice By decision of 28 October 2025 (3 Ob 95/25d), the Austrian Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof – OGH) referred a key and as yet unresolved legal question to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a […]