At the time of writing, the pandemic is still ongoing. In addition to the overriding issue of covid-19, the restitution of Nazi-looted art continues to be an issue. However, there seems to be a tendency to publicise these cases less, and give them a lower profile, than in the past. Read more … Mehr lesen »
1) CONCEPT OF UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES Under Austrian law, unforeseen and unforeseeable circumstances which are so substantial, that they tilt the balance between the parties of the economic risk of a (long term) contract, give a claim to adjustment or resiliation, depending on the magnitude of the impact. Hence pacta sunt servanda no longer applies in such circumstances. It is irrelevant whether ... Mehr lesen »
The fourth edition of The Life Sciences Law Review was recently published and Karina Hellbert (Fiebinger Polak Leon Attorneys-at-Law) contributed the Austrian chapter. The fourth edition of The Life Sciences Law Review provides an overview of legal issues of interest to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in more than 30 jurisdictions. As before, each chapter contains information on legal requirements ... Mehr lesen »
Leading international law firm network ADVOC recently published a pocket guide on the legal aspects of commercial property in different jurisdictions across the world. Fiebinger Polak Leon Attorneys-at-Law, as the Austrian Legalink member, contributed the Austrian chapter. Mehr lesen »
The 8th Edition of the ICLG The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Class & Group Actions 2016 was published today and is available on the Internet: http://www.iclg.co.uk/practice-areas/class-and-group-actions/class-and-group-actions-2016 Mehr lesen »
The 6th Edition of the ICLG The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2016 was published this week and is available on the Internet: http://www.iclg.co.uk/practice-areas/patents/patents-2016 Mehr lesen »
Karina Hellbert has contributed the Austrian chapter of the Commercialisation of Healthcare Global Guide published by Practical Law, A Thomson Reuters Legal Solution. Mehr lesen »
Yesterday the the Chambers Europe 2015 guide has been published and we are delighted to be again ranked amongst the TOP lawyers in Austria. Fiebinger Polak Leon Attorneys-at-Law is ranked in the categories Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A and IP. The ranking is based on the research of 150 full-time editors and researchers, who talk to lawyers and clients, conducting in-depth telephone interviews. Interviewees ... Mehr lesen »
For 27 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in 106 jurisdictions. The research is based on feedback from 250,000 clients worldwide, submissions ... Mehr lesen »
The forthcoming IBA Annual Conference will take place in Vienna on 4–9 October 2015. To allow you to be ahead of time we provide weekly insider tips on Vienna. Every week you will find a new insider tip on our special website http://www.fplp.at/en/ibavienna2015. You can also register there to get the weekly tips by email. Vienna waits for you! ... Mehr lesen »
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