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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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
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The aim is to achieve an appropriate, economically viable solution – whether through negotiation, settlement or legal action.
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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.
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FAQs
Yes. The law office assists with company formations in Austria, from choosing the appropriate legal form (e.g., limited company, general partnership, share company, or FlexCo) to drafting articles of association and structuring shareholder relationships from a legal perspective. Startups and family businesses also receive long-term support.
His advice covers Austrian and European competition and antitrust law, unfair competition law (UWG), and related areas such as trademark and copyright law. This includes, among other things, the drafting of general terms and conditions, antitrust issues, and the enforcement of claims (e.g., through warning letters or cease-and-desist orders and the conduct of court proceedings).
Yes. The Vienna law office advises on legal requirements in online commerce and digital distribution, for example for online shops, platforms, and social media presences. The focus is on the legally compliant drafting of terms and conditions, imprint, and privacy policies, as well as competition and trademark law issues in the digital environment.
The Vienna law office provides advice on the design and review of distribution structures, commercial agency agreements, and authorized dealer agreements. Another focus is on issues relating to compensation and indemnity claims, commissions, and the application of the relevant block exemption regulations (BER). Dr. Baier also provides support in enforcing claims.
The Vienna law office advises on legal requirements in the areas of sustainability, compliance, and artificial intelligence, including supply chain due diligence obligations, sustainability standards, the Whistleblower Protection Act, codes of conduct, internal control systems, and the AI Act.
Yes. Austrian Labor law advice is aimed in particular at employers and also includes the drafting of employment contracts and assistance in connection with terminations. Dr. Baier also advises on Austrian residence law (visas, residence permits) and work permits.
Yes. One focus of the Vienna law office is on cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and investments. Advice is provided taking into account also the EU legal framework.
Dr. Baier advises and represents clients in national and international arbitration proceedings, including under the rules of the ICC, VIAC, and UNCITRAL - based on Austrian substantive law. The range of advisory services includes the drafting of arbitration clauses, conducting proceedings before arbitration tribunals, and enforcing arbitral awards.
Yes. The Vienna law office represents clients in the enforcement and defense of claims, both in and out of court. This includes debt collection, litigation, and the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
In addition to Austrian business law, the law office also advises on related areas such as real estate law, construction and lease law, tenancy law, and second home and vacancy taxes. Dr. Baier also represents clients in connection with contracts for work and services.
