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Austria: How Far Can a Non-compete Clause Extend?

Non-compete clauses may restrict employees’ professional activities after the termination of their employment only within narrow limits.

Overview

For many years, Baker McKenzie Vienna has been one of the leading law firms in Austria. Our lawyers work on some of the most significant matters in the country. No matter how unique the work, or how international the projects, we claim to be ‘one idea smarter’ in advising our clients.

In an increasingly complex world, one thing counts most in legal matters: innovative ideas. Developing such ideas for our clients is what drives us. We are a young, fresh team on the ground, backed by a large international network. We are constantly exchanging ideas with colleagues, both locally and worldwide. And we have a sharp eye for new developments. For what happens in London, New York or Beijing means gaining expertise and being ahead of the curve for the benefit of all our clients – in Austria and all over the world.

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Vienna

Schottenring 25
1010 Vienna
Austria

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Tel: +43 1 24 250 Fax: +43 1 24 250 600

We offer our clients the best of both worlds: a home advantage in the Austrian market and global know-how. We are the strongest law firm brand in the world, with a dynamic team on the ground in Vienna. There is no trend or topic that our experts have not already explored in an international context.

Our Vienna practice for Antitrust & Competition covers the entire spectrum of competition law. If necessary, we can also take matters to the European Court of Justice. We have a strong focus on regulated industries.
Our Banking & Finance team advises international and Austrian banks and financial institutions (insurance companies, funds and asset managers), as well as listed and medium-sized companies, on conventional and structured financing and in financial regulatory matters.
Our Capital Markets team stands out in four key areas: US capital markets expertise, experience in takeover law, compliance advice on all aspects of the Market Abuse Regulation, and our leading role in sustainable finance.
Our Corporate/M&A team advises on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, particularly in the Energy & Infrastructure, Financial Services, IT & Telecommunications, and Life Sciences sectors. The practice also advises on complex corporate reorganizations. Corporate Litigation is the third focus of the practice – here we advise on some of the largest domestic litigation cases.
Several market leaders in the IT industry rely on our expertise in the area of Data & Technology. Our lawyers in Vienna mainly advise international companies, including well-known search engine operators, telecommunications providers and software producers, not only in relation to data protection law, but on all other aspects of IT law.
Dispute Resolution, Compliance and White-Collar Crime: Post-M&A disputes, distribution law disputes and disputes arising from restructuring and insolvency proceedings are at the core of most litigation proceedings. We are one of the leading law firms in the country for national and international arbitration proceedings. White-collar crime proceedings, compliance advice and internal investigations are the third focus area of the practice.
Our Employment team is market-leading in advising on restructurings and transformation processes. Our day-to-day business focuses on individual and collective employment law advice and on negotiations with works councils and unions.
Our IP law team advises national and international companies on all matters concerning their intellectual property. In addition, we support our clients in competition law and trade secrets matters.
Our new Public Law team mainly supports bidders in public procurement and review procedures. We are called upon for our expertise in a number of specialist areas, such as military procurement. Cross-border projects are a focus of our legal advice.
Real estate transactions, project development and tenancy law are the main focus areas of our Real Estate team. Our work ranges from asset deals for residential and retail properties, to the structuring of share deals in the hotel and industrial sectors.
Our Tax practice advises companies on all aspects of tax law and represents them in appeal proceedings and fiscal criminal proceedings. A particular focus lies on cross-border restructurings and real estate transactions, as well as on international tax audits.

We are dedicated to fostering personal growth, empowering individuals to advance their careers, and promoting diversity. We seek colleagues who are innovative, globally-minded, and forward-thinking. We value team players who enjoy collaborating as equals to create innovative solutions for our clients. Our network provides ample opportunities for international exchange.

Baker McKenzie Class of Excellence - A mentoring program that gives young talent a unique insight into the world of top-class international mandates.

In order to promote development at every career level, these programs are part of Baker McKenzie's Learning & Development offering:

Associate Journey Courses - Tailored Associate Journey Programmes which will guide the progression from junior to senior associate with a clear development framework to support professional growth at every stage.

Senior Associate & Counsel Development Programme - We offer a development programme for experienced Senior Associates and Counsels, designed to give a clear understanding of strengths and areas for growth, in alignment with the development framework.

Female Talent Development Programmes - Sponsorship and mentorship programmes foster a more equitable environment and play a pivotal role in shaping future leaders. Our female talent development programmes are part of Baker McKenzie´s proactive approach to diversifying our leadership pipeline.

For more information about our career opportunities, please contact:

Lisa Kindl, MA
Talent Lead Austria
T: +43 1 24 250 455
E-Mail: karriere.austria@bakermckenzie.com