News & insights

Ban on “social egg freezing” declared unconstitutional

A European Perspective #1 | AUSTRIA | The Austrian Constitutional Court holds that preventive egg retrieval without medical indication falls within the protection of Article 8 ECHR. A blanket prohibition is disproportionate; the legislature must introduce a new regulatory framework by 31 March 2027.

by Christopher Bakier

5 of 9 Insights

AI Act and Digital Omnibus Integration of AI and health data 2026

A European Perspective #1 | 2026 will be an integration year for AI in the healthcare sector. The AI Act will enter its implementation phase, while the Digital Omnibus introduces targeted simplifications. For life sciences companies, this means structurally aligning AI governance, data protection and product regulation.

by Christopher Bakier

3 of 9 Insights

Austrian Supreme Court confirms availability of avoidance claims in consecutive insolvency proceedings

by Andreas Howadt, LL.M.

Mietrechtsreform 2026 – Neue Strukturen, alte Unsicherheiten

by Nebojša Manojlović

Preliminary injunctions in Austria

by Stefanie Dopler and Tereza Grünvaldska

Austrian Supreme Court clarifies contractual penalties for terminations by insolvency administrators

by Andreas Howadt, LL.M.

Comparison of national measures to protect the supply of medicines and medical devices

Our international team has developed a practical guide that allows users to navigate different European jurisdictions, identifying medicines subject to supply restrictions, and understand manufacturers' obligations during shortages or product withdrawals.

by multiple authors

5 of 5 Insights

Work/Life - international employment news update

by multiple authors

Data Act Weeks Vol. 10: When rules are broken - sanctions under the Data Act

by Erik Steiner and Stefanie Dopler