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Austrian Economic Legal Issues and Insolvencies
Read the latest headlines about laws, jurisdictions and court decisions in Vienna and Austria with reference to the international interest
Time Is Running Out Fast for Serbia and Kosovo
It is probably one of the last chances for Serbia and Kosovo to make progresses for EU rapproachment.
March 20, 2013
Austria: Meinl‘s Bail Money to Be Reduced Significantly
According to the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Vienna, Julius Meinl is to receive € 90m of his bail money back.
March 19, 2013
EVN to Start Arbitration Procedure
Today, Austrian power supply company EVN informed the state of Bulgaria about opening arbitration proceedings.
March 19, 2013
Austria: Investigation Against VBAG Board Members
The Austrian Justice is currently investigating a case of the Austrian Volksbanken AG (VBAG) where three former board members are accused of having forged balance sheets. Board director CEO Michael Mendel is not among the suspects.
March 18, 2013
Spindelegger Criticizes Orban Sharply
Austria´s Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger wants Hungary to “return to the European legal basis”.
March 16, 2013
Hungary: Orban Rejects Criticisms
After making amendments to the Hungarian constitution, Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his leading Fidezs party have to face harsh criticisms. EU Justice Commissoner Viviane Reding announced to take measures.
March 15, 2013
Mignon (PACE) Praises Serbia For Progresses
Today, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon gave credit to Serbia’s progress in the execution of reforms and expressed faith in finding solution for the Kosvo issue.
March 12, 2013
Hungary: Constitutional Amendmends Signed By Vast Majority
EU Commission fears that Hungary’s state institutions will have to experience major restrictions.
March 12, 2013
Austria: Hypo Group Still Sailing in Stormy Waters
Hypo Group wants a fast selling until the end of 2013. Vending of Italian and CESEE subsidiaries could take longer as the economic situation is not appealing at the moment.
March 12, 2013
Austria: Nationalizing Hypo Group Prevented BayernLB from Losses
EU Competition Commission pushes the Austrian government to shut down the loss-making Hypo Group.
March 11, 2013
Montenegro: Knocking on Brussels’ Door
In an interview with the Austrian newspaper Presse, state secretary for European integratition and Montenegro’s chief negotiator Aleksandar Pejovic informs when his country is ready to join the EU.
March 9, 2013
Austria: Hypo Managing Board Warns of Losses
Hypo Group’s managers fear that selling the bank precipitately might lead to additional losses up to € 5bn for the bank and federal state.
March 7, 2013
Austria: Elsner Files Lawsuit in US Supreme Court
Former BAWAG CEO Helmut Elsner filed a lawsuit over $ 1.8bn against members of the Austrian Social Democrat party (SPÖ).
March 7, 2013
Austria: New CEO for Alpine
The construction company was saved from bankrupcy and is now looking for a new CEO
March 5, 2013
Austria: Alpine Turns Out a Big Burden For FCC
The construction company has avoided bankrupcy and is save – for the time being.
March 5, 2013
Business Insolvencies Up Again
Last year, Austria has recorded 6,266 business insolvencies. Unlike 2010 and 2011, the number of insolvencies has increased.
January 15, 2013
Hungary: No Mandatory Voter Registration
The Hungarian Constitutional Court rejected the law proposed by the government.
January 5, 2013
Austrian Government Agrees on Bank Restructuring Law
“The agreements at government conference are intended to strengthen financial sector.” Finance Minister Maria Fekter says.
November 9, 2012
A-Tec: Quota Reaches 39%
The insolvent A-Tec Group pays out the insolvency quota next week.
November 7, 2012
FPÖ Files Suit Against ESM
The biggest Austrian opposition party files a legal complaint against the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) at the Austrian Constitutional Court.
October 15, 2012
Private Insolvencies: More than 100,000 Austrians Concerned
This year, 7,000 private insolvencies were registered in Austria. According to KSV (Austrian Association of Creditors), much more people are illiquid, though.
September 28, 2012
Austrian Companies Expect Increase in Lending Costs
Due to Basel III, lending will become more expensive, many Austrian managers and entrepreneurs think.
September 27, 2012
Austrian Business Insolvencies on the Rise
In the first eight months of 2012, the number of insolvencies was up by 8.7% to 2,663.
September 20, 2012
New Airline for Hungary?
After the insolvency of Malev in March 2012, the Hungarian government is said to promote a new airline.
September 6, 2012
270,000 Austrian Households Are Insolvent
The gap between rich and poor households is growing persistently. The number of over-indebted households is still growing.
September 4, 2012
FMA Pushes for Bank Insolvency Law
The Austrian Financial Market Authority increases pressure on the government. Director Helmut Ettl says the Austria needs an insolvency law for banks as soon as possible.
August 7, 2012
Austrian Enterprise Creation Slightly Up
2010: 26 172 start-ups, enterprise creation rate 6.5%; more than 19 000 new employer enterprises.
August 7, 2012
„Dayli“: Up to 20% Yield
With the acquisition of Schlecker Austria, the Austrian investment funds TAP 09 wants to achieve the turnaround soon.
August 2, 2012
Bankruptcy Prevented: Schlecker Austria Becomes „daily“
The Austrian investment funds TAP 09 acquires the financially stricken chemist chain. Schlecker Austria should become a local grocer.
July 31, 2012
Schlecker Austria to be Rescued?
The Austrian subsidiary of the bankrupt German chemist chain and its subsidiaries in Poland, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg may be continued.
July 30, 2012
Constitutional Court: ESM Examination Takes up to 6 Months
According to the biggest Austrian opposition party FPÖ, the European Stability Mechanism violates the Austrian constitution.
July 25, 2012
Schlecker´s Financial Situation Becomes Critical
Schlecker Austria, the subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain, is becoming more and more problematic. The liquidity is said to be used up in a few days.
July 25, 2012
Insolvencies in CESEE on the Rise
In 2011, the number of business insolvencies rose by 25% in the CESEE region. Hungary ranks first.
July 25, 2012
Bank Insolvency Law: No Austrian Solo Run
Austria´s government changed its mind. There will be no national bank insolvency law. Austria will wait for a European solution instead.
July 23, 2012
MTH Takes Over Schlecker´ Subsidiary
MTH, the investment company of the Austrian industrialist Josef Taus acquires 109 branches of IhrPlatz, a subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain.
July 20, 2012
Schlecker Austria: Time Pressure Grows
The potential buyers of Schlecker Austria are still highly skeptical. Until August, a decision must be taken.
July 18, 2012
Austrian Opposition Parties Fight Against Fiscal Pact
The three Austrian opposition parties FPÖ, The Greens and BZÖ announced to bring a complaint of unconstitutionality against the Fiscal Pact.
July 13, 2012
Schlecker Austria Sees High Probability of Takeover
The insolvency manager of the German chemist chain Schlecker sees a favorized potential buyer for Schlecker Austria.
July 9, 2012
Alpbach Legal Symposium 2012
Under the motto “Acceptance of Law in Rapid Decline?”, the Alpbach Legal Symposium 2012 will be held from Monday, August 27, 3:00 pm to Tuesday, August 28, 12:45 pm in the Congress Centrum Alpbach.
July 7, 2012
„Good Prospects“ For Schlecker Austria
The insolvency manager of the bankrupt German chemist chain views „promising talks with potential investors“.
June 30, 2012
Austria Appreciates Opening of Accession Negotiations
After the beginning of the accession negotiations with the EU, the Austrian government congratulates Montenegro.
June 26, 2012
Dismal Prospects for Schlecker Austria
An insolvency of Schlecker Austria seems likely. A sale to MTH is still uncertain.
June 25, 2012
Government´s Plans on Bank Insolvency Law Failed
The Austrian government initially planned to initiate a bank insolvency law in order to liquidate financially stricken banks without major difficulties. Now, the plan has failed.
June 22, 2012
Schlecker Austria Threatened by Insolvency
The Austrian subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain must find a buyer in order to prevent its own bankruptcy.
June 19, 2012
Last Financial Statement at A-Tec
The Austrian insolvent A-Tec Industries AG published its last financial statement. In 2011, A-Tec´s net income reached minus € 344m.
June 18, 2012
Business Involvencies on the Rise Again
There is a trend reversal in the Austrian economy. In the first half of 2012, business insolvencies will be up by 1.2%, Creditreform forecasts.
June 16, 2012
„Shotdown of Hypo Group Would Cost € 6.0bn“
The management of the nationalized Austrian Hypo Group Alpe Adria asserts that the shutdown would be more expensive than the continuation of the business.
June 15, 2012
Vienna International Airport Cancels Leases with Sardana
VIA filed legal proceedings against the Indian company. The bankruptcy proceedings should begin soon.
June 13, 2012
MTH Group Considers Taking Over Schlecker Austria
The industrial holding group MTH may acquire the Austrian subsidiary of the insolvent German Schlecker Group.
June 12, 2012
Insolvencies: Stable Development Expected
In 2012, the number of Austrian business insolvencies is expected to remain stable. Whereas in Germany and the U.S. insolvencies are decreasing, Southern Europe faces a vast increase.
June 5, 2012
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