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1. What rules do I have to follow as a pilot of a civilian drone? Since December 31, 2020, drone flights have been regulated uniformly throughout the EU. Like many EU countries, Austria has exercised its right to define geographical areas in which drone traffic is not permitted or only…

On 21 October 2025, our popular breakfast event PHH Legal Bites took place once again at the offices of PHH Rechtsanwält:innen on Julius-Raab-Platz. Together with numerous guests, we addressed a highly topical issue this time: ‘Criminal law limits of business decisions – lessons from Signa, WienWert & Co’. In his…

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen and GO2CONSULT hosted an exclusive rooftop event. With a fine selection of French and Austrian sparkling wines accompanied by exquisite amuse-bouches, guests had the opportunity to engage in personal conversations and establish valuable contacts. In a relaxed atmosphere above the rooftops of Vienna, many inspiring encounters and stimulating…

An initiative to connect women in the environmental and technical sectors has now become the Women in the Environment Association. The first chairwoman of the association is PHH partner Stefanie Werinos. Joining her on the board are Barbara Leitner, Office for Field Ecology and Nature Conservation Planning, Julia Konrad, K1…

COOPERATIVE Who is responsible for repairing fallen tiles? I am a tenant in a cooperative apartment. I took over this used apartment about ten years ago. Now a few tiles have fallen off in the bathroom. The cooperative says that I have to repair them. Is that correct? Julia Fritz:…

For the second time, the Vienna-based law firm PHH Rechtsanwält:innen invited guests to its compact knowledge format PHH Legal Bites – Breakfast & Knowledge, which was launched by partner Julia Fritz. The focus of the current event was the highly topical issue of “New real estate transfer tax – what…

From vacation apartments to beach cafés—the Telework Act makes it possible to work from anywhere. But what does labor law say about workations? There are no longer any limits to the world of work: since January 1, 2025, employees have been allowed to do their office work practically anywhere. This…

On June 24, 2025, the rooftop of PHH Rechtsanwält:innen was once again transformed into a summer oasis high above the rooftops of Vienna – all in white and dedicated to the Fête Blanche. More than 200 guests accepted our invitation and celebrated an unforgettable evening with us, filled with lightheartedness,…

Question & Answer. How so-called energy communities are regulated by law, who is allowed to establish them, who controls them, and what administrative costs can be charged to members. The most important questions and answers. Energy communities promise cheaper electricity tariffs and lower grid fees. According to politicians, they are…

M&A Deals. Market Sentiment Has Improved Slightly – But Distressed Sales Follow Their Own Rules Vienna. Far from soaring highs, but no longer in crisis mode either – this is how the Austrian M&A market can currently be described. A Deloitte study published at the end of April confirms a…

On 13 May 2025, we celebrated the premiere of our new event series PHH Legal Bites – a compact breakfast format with legal depth. To kick things off, we welcomed Dr. Philipp Fidler, MSc (Oxford), university lecturer at the Institute for Corporate Law, to our Rooftop Terrace. In his keynote…

This year’s 2nd Vienna M&A Day was all about energy projects. More than 100 lawyers, legal experts and M&A practitioners accepted the invitation of the hosts from PHH, Brandl Talos, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Kinstellar, Schoenherr, Wolf Theiss and the University of Vienna. In 2024, investments in renewable energies, new technologies…

The awarding of public printing contracts is increasingly caught between EU legal requirements and the desire for regional value creation. A new guideline has been published to provide public contracting authorities with legally compliant and practical guidance: “Guidelines for the consideration of SMEs in the print and media industry when…

Photovoltaics, wind energy & co.: Who can object to renewable energy installations and what you need to know. The implementation of an EU directive in the form of the Renewable Energy Sources Expansion Act (EAG) provides for a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels by 2030 and a so-called energy transition…

Understand the legal requirements of the EU AI-Act and raise awareness among your employees The EU AI-Act has been in force since August 1, 2024, and the first obligations for companies have been in force since February 2, 2025 – including ensuring that employees have sufficient AI skills in accordance…

The Austrian Constitutional Court confirmed the constitutionality of Section 17a of the Real Estate Brokerage Act in a ruling on February 27, 2025. The debate centered on the so-called “ordering principle”: the regulation stipulates that, when brokering residential rental contracts, the party that first commissions the broker must pay the…

We are delighted that our partner Julia Fritz has once again been named one of the leading experts in real estate law by Immobilien Magazin this year. With her comprehensive expertise in real estate and property law as well as her many years of experience in structuring, implementing and handling…

With FIRMADIGITAL.AT, the law firm PHH offers an AI-supported platform for the formation of GmbHs, which is designed to be faster and cheaper than a conventional formation. The tortoise was yesterday, the leopard is today. This is how the Viennese law firm PHH illustrates the difference between normal GmbH formation…

We are proud to once again be featured in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Ranking. Our expertise in Banking & Finance has been particularly highlighted – a testament to our strong legal competence and hands-on advisory approach. Our team is recognized for its responsiveness and commercially driven mindset, especially…

Joanne Nguyen (27) has taken over the marketing department at PHH Rechtsanwält:innen. The communications specialist with a focus on social media has in-depth knowledge of the Austrian legal market. Joanne Nguyen is responsible for marketing and communications at PHH Rechtsanwält:innen and is therefore responsible for positioning the commercial law firm…