Transport Law
Transport Law: Clear Solutions for Carriers, Forwarders and Shippers
CMR, AÖSp, freight contracts, cargo damage – I represent your interests in national and cross-border freight transport.
In the transport industry every hour counts. When shipments arrive damaged, debtors fail to pay, or freight rates are disputed, you need an attorney who understands your business and acts fast. With a focus on transport law and multilingual competence, I support carriers, freight forwarders, logistics companies and shippers throughout every stage of a transport assignment – from contract drafting to court enforcement.
When Can I Help You?
Transport law is shaped by international conventions, standard terms and short notice periods. Miss them and your claim is gone. I know CMR, AÖSp, ADSp and the relevant case law – and I enforce your rights consistently.
Cargo damage and loss
Goods arrive damaged or not at all. I assess liability under CMR and Austrian law and pursue claims against carriers and insurers.
Freight rates and payment disputes
Unpaid freight invoices, cancellations, demurrage – I collect your receivables quickly, including cross-border.
Forwarding and carriage contracts
I draft and review contracts, terms and liability clauses – so risk is allocated clearly before disputes arise.
Recourse against insurers
Carrier liability and cargo insurers often pay reluctantly. I know the arguments and recover what you are owed.
Who Benefits From My Advice?
I represent every actor along the transport chain and think commercially, not only legally:
- Carriers and transport companies: liability, recourse, debt collection
- Freight forwarders: AÖSp/ADSp matters, self-entry, customer disputes
- Shippers and consignors: damaged, delayed or lost cargo
- Logistics providers: warehousing, handling and multimodal contracts
- Policyholders: disputes with cargo or carrier liability insurers
- Companies with international matters: end-to-end support in multilingual and cross-border cases
My Approach
Initial consultation for EUR 200
We discuss the case, review the consignment note, CMR documents, damage reports and correspondence. I give you an honest assessment of the chances of success. A flat fee of EUR 200 is charged for this initial consultation.
Securing deadlines and evidence
Transport law has tight deadlines – e.g. 7 or 21 days under CMR. I take care of damage notifications, evidence preservation and reservations immediately.
Settlement or litigation
Where possible: a quick settlement. Where necessary: consistent enforcement before courts in Austria or other EU countries.
Why I Should Be Your Transport Law Attorney
Transport law is a specialized field where general advice rarely suffices. I know the practice of carriers, forwarders and insurers, work closely with experts and translators, and communicate clearly in multilingual, cross-border matters. That saves time, prevents misunderstandings and builds trust between all parties involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The initial consultation is charged at a flat fee of EUR 200. You receive a well-founded legal assessment and a clear recommendation on next steps.
For visible damage, reservations must be made immediately; for hidden damage, within 7 days. Delay claims must be raised within 21 days. These deadlines are strict – seek legal advice without delay.
Yes. I represent clients across Austria and, where needed, coordinate cooperation with foreign colleagues. I keep strategy, communication and deadlines aligned.
Often yes, because many claims can be bundled or settled with a lawyer's letter without litigation. I tell you upfront whether the effort makes commercial sense.