The Austrian Constitutional Court rejected the applications against Austria’s new headscarf ban on procedural grounds. This article explains the Court’s decision of 25 June 2026, the constitutional issues raised and their significance for future constitutional review proceedings.
Demolition orders can have substantial legal and financial implications. This article outlines key risks, deadlines and strategic considerations for property owners and developers under Austrian building law.
Short-term rentals outside the residential context raise complex legal issues in Vienna. This article outlines when commercial units may be legally viable on an object-specific basis.
In 2025, RIHS Rechtsanwalt GmbH continued its growth, advising international and English-speaking clients in immigration, citizenship, public procurement, and administrative law matters across Austria.
We’re relocating! From September 29, 2025, find us at Singerstraße 12 – new address, same expertise, more central.
Dr. Georg Rihs attended the 16th Annual Public Procurement Law Conference in Vienna, discussing the new Freedom of Information Act (IFG) and recent developments in concession procurement law.
What happens when legal professionals step into the shoes of an asylum seeker? Our team visited the Burgtheater for a performance of “Lotfullah and Citizenship”, gaining valuable insight into the human side of Austria’s immigration process.
The planned changes to Austrian citizenship law for 2025 to 2029 raise many questions. In our latest blog post, we provide a comprehensive overview of the new requirements and offer valuable insights for those affected. For furher information, please read our blog post.
Successful challenge in public procurement law – We enforce your rights! Have you been unlawfully excluded from a public procurement procedure? Our law firm has once again proven that it is worth challenging! The Federal Administrative Court (BVwG) has annulled an erroneous award decision – a great success for our client. Read more about this case and other current developments in public procurement law in our blog post.