Business Law
Business lawyer Dr Simon Harald Baier
Dr Baier is a lawyer specialising in commercial law, corporate law and competition law. Thanks to his previous experience working in companies, including in management positions, he has a practical understanding of economic processes and decision-making procedures. His advice is solution-oriented, efficient and tailored to the economic goals of his clients.
Our services in business law:
Lawyer Business law
Lawyer for start-ups / lawyer for company formations
From formation to restructuring:
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Formation of limited liability companies (GmbH), general partnerships (OG), public limited companies (AG) and FlexKap / FlexCo
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Articles of association and shareholder agreements
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Support for start-ups and family businesses
Lawyer for competition law and commercial law
Advice on Austrian and European competition law and antitrust law as well as fair trading law (UWG), trademark law and copyright law:
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Review of planned marketing measures
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Support in drafting terms and conditions (GTC)
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Advice on antitrust issues and merger control
The firm is also available as a point of contact for commercial law matters.
In addition, the firm advises on e-commerce and internet law, in particular on legal requirements for online shops, digital distribution platforms, social media presence and online advertising. This includes the legally compliant drafting of terms and conditions, imprint, data protection declarations as well as questions of competition and trademark law in the digital environment.
Lawyer for distribution law and commercial agency law
Advice on distribution structures, commercial agency agreements and authorised dealer agreements, including questions regarding indemnification claims and the application of block exemption regulations (BER).
Lawyer for ESG, compliance and AI
Advice on legal requirements in the areas of ESG (environmental, social and governance), compliance and artificial intelligence (AI):
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Supply chain due diligence
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Sustainability standards
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Whistleblower protection law
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Implementation of internal control and compliance systems
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AI Act
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Labour law and residence law
Advice on employment law for employers, in particular on contract drafting, termination and operational restructuring.
Support in Austrian residence law (visas, residence permits) and work permits.
Cross-border transactions and arbitration
Support in cross-border transactions, joint ventures and investments, in particular in the European Economic Area.
In the field of arbitration, Dr. Baier advises and represents clients in national and proceedings (e.g. under ICC, VIAC and UNCITRAL rules).
The firm provides support in the drafting of arbitration clauses, the conduct of proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Work ontract, debt collection and litigation
The firm advises and represents clients in all matters relating to work contract law, in particular in cases of breach of contract, warranty, default or damages.
Another focus is on the enforcement and defence of claims – both in and out of court. This includes:
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Debt collection and recovery
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Litigation before civil courts
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Representation in arbitration proceedings
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Enforcement and execution of judgements and arbitration awards
The aim is to achieve an appropriate, economically viable solution – whether through negotiation, settlement or legal action.
Other practice areas
Advice also on land transfer law, building law, lease law and tenancy law, as well as on second home taxes and vacancy taxes.
