Sophie Mochar, Fiona Bosek, Marie Kranlich and Pia Hejtmanek had already successfully qualified for the oral phase of the international student competition on private international law and international jurisdiction earlier this year. From April 23rd to 26th, they finally competed against teams from Szeged University (Hungary), Maastricht University (Netherlands), OP Jindal Global University (India) and Università Europea di Roma (Italy). A big thank you for our wonderful days in Slovenia and congratulation to our team members for their great performance.
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Privatissimum with Dr. Thomas Dünser
12.05.2026
Invitation to Privatissimum with Dr. Thomas Dünser
The topic is: „From Financial Market Regulation to the Liechtenstein Token Act and MiCAR: Insights from the Law-making Process”.
When: Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, Staircase 2, SEM 10
Please register for this event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
Privatissimum with Prof. Edgar Löw
14.04.2026
Invitation to Privatissimum with Prof. Edgar Löw (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management).
The topic is: „Fraud Indikatoren und Implikationen auf die Abschlussprüfung bei Wirecard“.
When: Tuesday, April 14th 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, Staircase 1, SEM 10
Please register for this event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
Privatissimum with Prof. Wolf-Georg Ringe
20.01.2026
Invitation to Privatissimum with Prof. Wolf-Georg Ringe (University of Hamburg)
The topic is: „The Political Economy of Global Stock Exchange Competition".
When: Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, Staircase 1, 5. Floor, SEM 51
Please register for this event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
Lunchtime Talk with Prof. Jason Harris
16.12.2025
Invitation Lunchtime Talk with Prof. Jason Harris
The topic is "Corporate group insolvency: a comparative analysis" (the lecture will be given in English).
When: Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, SEM42, 4. Floor
Please register for this event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
Jour fixe with Prof. Schanze
12.12.2025
Invitation to the lecture of Prof. Dr. Dr. Erich Schanze, LL.M. (Harvard)
The topic is "Drafting Complex Business Arrangements and Economic incentives" (the lecture will be given in English).
When: Friday, December 12th 2025 from 09:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 1010 Vienna - Schenkenstraße 8-10, Room 4. Floor
Please register for this event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
Privatissimum with Prof. Schlitt
02.12.2025
Our next "Privatissimum" takes place on December 2nd 2025.
Our guest speaker is professor Michael Schlitt from Hogan Lovells International LLP
The topic is: „Nordic Bonds“.
When: Tuesday, 2. December 2025 from 18:00 to 20:00
Where: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Wien, SEM 20, 2.nd floor
Please register for the event by e-mail to c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at.
Jour Fixe with Luca Borsotti
18.06.2025
During a Jour Fixe meeting, Luca Borsotti presented his current research project at the Juridicum titled "Legislative: Modification of Ongoing Contracts - Intertemporal Limits and the Problem of Retroactivity".
His research explores the intertemporal effects of legislative modifications to contracts in the course of execution, with a focus on the controversial issue of retroactivity. Taking as a starting point the 2022 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in joined cases C-475/20 and C-482/20, the study addresses a fundamental question: To what extent may the legislature lawfully modify existing contractual relationships, especially those of a long-term nature, without breaching the principles of legal certainty and the protection of legitimate expectations?
Anchored in Italian civil law theory, the analysis begins by reconstructing the concept and limits of contractual autonomy under Article 1322 of the Italian Civil Code and examines how legislative measures — even when not formally retroactive — may de facto produce intertemporal effects capable of altering the equilibrium of contracts still in force.
Following this insightful lecture, a fruitful discussion about the research project took place.
Luca Borsotti is a PhD-candidate in private law at the Università degli Studi di Roma Tre.
Guest lecture of Prof. Thomale at the University of Lucerne
01.05.2025
On May 1st, 2025 Prof. Thomale held a guest lecture at the University of Lucerne titled "Die disponible Mutter - Ethische und rechtliche Betrachtungen zur Leihmutterschaft" (The Substitute Mother - Ethical and Legal Observations regarding Surrogacy).
A recording of the lecture is available (only in German) here.
Exam Trainer "Unternehmensrecht" (Corporate Law) published with Verlag Österreich
20.11.2024
The exam trainer is designed to provide students and trainee lawyers with a concise overview of the fundamentals of corporate and company law and serves as preparation for both oral and written module examinations.
The Corporate Law Exam Trainer was developed with the involvement of the entire chair of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Chris Thomale, LL.M. (Yale), and brings together the research focuses of the respective authors in a compact study guide.
The Exam Trainer can be ordered at the following link (available only in German):
https://www.verlagoesterreich.at/pruefungstrainer-unternehmensrecht/99.105005-9783704694980
We wish all students and trainee lawyers every success in their exam preparation.
Working Paper Alert: Chris Thomale and Stephan Schmid on the adopted EU Supply Chain Act
26.06.2024
Prof. Thomale and Stephan Schmid assess the adopted EU Supply Chain Act from a comparative and economic law perspective and make suggestions for the member states' implementing legislation. To access the document (available only in German) click here.
Chris Thomale and Stephan Schmid on the EU-Supply Chain Act in the Oxford Business Law Blog
22.05.2024
After a highly contentious legislative phase, the EU Supply Chain Act is now expected to be passed after all.
Professor Chris Thomale and university assistant Stephan Schmid, LL.M. (WU), analyze the legislative act in the renowned Oxford Business Law Blog. For more information, visit the following link
Professor Eidenmüller comes to Vienna
13.05.2024
The Center for Comparative Corporate Finance cordially invites you to a lecture by Professor Horst Eidenmüller (Oxford) on June 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
In his guest lecture "Expanding the Shadow of Law: Designing Efficient Judicial Dispute Resolution in a Digital World", Professor Eidenmüller will present the results of an empirical study on the design of efficient judicial dispute resolution systems for commercial disputes in a digital world.
Join us for an interesting presentation and lively discussion!
When: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Where : Hörsaal der Rechtswissenschaften, Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1010 Wien
If you wish to participate, please contact Ms. Alexandra Elias per e-mail to: c3fl.rewi@univie.ac.at
PAX Moot Court
May, 3rd 2024
Results from PAX Moot Court 2024
Last week, the 2024 - Petar Šarčević Round of the PAX Moot Court took place in Ljubljana.
PAX Moot Court is an international moot court competition. It has been held in English since 2012 and deals with transnational private law and (unified) international private law. You can find information about the application here.
1st Vienna M&A Day – Successful knowledge transfer at the highest level
April, 25th 2024
On April 24, 2024, the first Vienna M&A Day took place under the scientific direction of Prof. Thomale in the historic premises of the "Haus der Industrie".
Over 20 leading figures in the field of M&A from academia and practice shared their many years of experience in eleven exciting specialist presentations. The pool of topics ranged from current market trends to detailed legal issues in corporate, insolvency and tax law (you can find the full program HERE) .
The launch of the new institution appears to have been a success: over 180 registrations and a lively exchange during and after the event speak for its necessity. Reason enough for the organizers to intend to continue this event next year. In this regard, the next generation in particular is invited to participate as speakers at the next conference and to apply to the organizers in this regard.
For more information about the 1st M&A Day pleas click on the following link:
Oxford Business Law Blog - The Flexible Company - Austria´s venture to attract Venture Capital
April, 24th 2024
The Flexible Company - Austria's venture to attract Venture Captial
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Chris Thomale und Mag. Florian Hule im Oxford Business Law Blog.
On January 1, 2024, following extensive preparatory work, Austria introduced a new type of closed company, called “Flexible Kapitalgesellschaft” (FlexKapG) or “Flexible Company” (FlexCo). The declared objective of the new statute is to create a corporate form particularly suitable for establishing start-ups. This post provides an overview of the roles and requirements of various stakeholders within start-ups and a brief introduction to the new law.
You can find the link to the blog here
CFL3 in the Media - Article in Standard newspaper about the planned EU supply chain directive
April, 23rd 2024
Professor Dr. Chris Thomale and research assistant Stephan Schmid, LL.M., comment on the planned EU supply chain directive in the "Standard" newspaper.
According to the EU Supply Chain Directive, companies should monitor their suppliers for human rights violations, otherwise they could face penalties and compensation. The EU Parliament will vote on the draft on Wednesday. The article provides a critical evaluation of the final draft.
Please find the printed version of the article here
Please find the online version of the article here