International
Trade Law
Legal advice for cross-border transactions and trade
The firm advises companies and private individuals on all matters relating to international trade and transport law. With experience in international law firms and a lawyer's license in New York, Dr. Baier provides practical support for cross-border contracts, investments, transport solutions, and distribution law.
For detailed information on transport and freight law, see here.
Our services in international trade law
The law firm odder support in the following areas:
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Customs law & commercial law: origin of goods, preferences, import/export regulations
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Commercial agency law & distribution law: contract drafting, commission claims, compensation claims, legal representation in disputes
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Investment protection & international commercial law: UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, WTO regulations, EU Trade Barriers Regulation (BR)
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Cosmetics law & pharmaceutical law: Advice on the EU Cosmetics Regulation and the Medicinal Products Import Act
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Liability & damages: Support with supply chain risks, distribution agreements, and liability issues
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Debt collection & debt enforcement: National and cross-border debt enforcement, cooperation with international partners
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Representation before authorities, courts, and arbitration tribunals
Arbitration Attorney Austria
In international trade disputes, arbitration is often contractually stipulated as the forum for dispute resolution instead of ordinary courts.
Advantages of arbitration:
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International enforceability of arbitral awards
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Confidentiality of the proceedings
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Flexibility in the choice of applicable law, place of arbitration, and language of the proceedings
Dr. Baier represents clients in proceedings under the common arbitration rules (e.g., ICC, VIAC, UNCITRAL) and assists clients in drafting arbitration clauses in international contracts, strategically preparing and conducting arbitration proceedings, and enforcing and executing arbitral awards nationally and abroad.
Competition Lawyer Austria
Competition law plays a central role in international trade. Companies must comply with European and international competition rules. Violations can lead to significant risks – from warnings and antitrust proceedings to high claims for damages.
Dr. Baier advises companies in all relevant areas:
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Austrian and European competition law (cartels, abuse of market power, state aid law)
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WTO law and trade barriers (EU Trade Barriers Regulation – TBR)
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Free trade agreements (FTAs)
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Investment protection treaties
FAQs
Yes. Dr. Baier advises and assists with the drafting, review, and negotiation of international contracts, including purchase, supply, distribution, and investment agreements based on Austrian and EU law. In doing so, international regulations applicable in Austria, such as the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), are taken into account.
The Vienna law office advises on all issues relating to transport and freight law, in particular liability issues, claims for damages, delivery delays, and the legal protection of international transport chains. This also includes maritime freight law, aviation law and freight forwarding law.
Yes. The Vienna law office provides support in matters of customs law and international trade law, such as the origin of goods, preferences, import and export regulations, and compliance with European and international trade rules.
Yes. Our advice covers issues such as investment protection, the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), WTO regulations, and the EU Trade Barriers Regulation.
Yes. The Vienna law office advises companies on regulatory requirements in the trade of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, in particular on the EU Cosmetics Regulation and the Austrian Medicinal Products Import Act. Dr. Baier also advises clients on advertising claims and represents them against unfair competitors (injunctive relief, damages).
The Vienna law office advises on liability and damages issues in international trade, particularly in connection with supply chains, transport, and distribution agreements. The aim is to achieve economically sensible risk distribution and enforcement of claims.
Yes. The Vienna law office provides support in national and international debt collection and cooperates with international partner firms to enforce claims abroad. Dr. Baier represents clients before Austrian courts only.
