Publications

Recognized as a top law firm in Austria for 2026 in dispute resolution, mediation, litigation, and arbitration

I’m delighted that my law firm has been named one of Austria’s “Top Law Firms in Austria 2026“ by DER STANDARD and Statista in dispute resolution, mediation and litigation as well as arbitration

The survey provides an overview of Austria’s legal sector and evaluates more than 2,500 law firms. The rankings are based on recommendations from lawyers, in-house counsel, and clients surveyed between 1 June and 24 July 2025. That makes this recognition especially meaningful to me: it reflects the trust of those who are familiar with my work.

I’m grateful to my colleagues and clients for their trust and recommendations. This recognition reinforces my commitment to providing clear, practical, and solution-oriented advice, always with your business interests in mind.

Interview with brutkasten: How commercial mediation helps entrepreneurs resolve conflicts

In my interview with Dejan Jovicevic for brutkasten, I discuss the growing importance of commercial mediation for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and shareholders, and how it offers a practical way to resolve conflicts swiftly, efficiently, confidentially, and with legal certainty.

Key takeaways from the interview

• A predictable alternative to years of litigation: Mediation can be initiated immediately, without filing a lawsuit or waiting for a court date. This allows businesses to manage timelines and costs more effectively.
• A faster route to an enforceable settlement: Many commercial disputes ultimately end in settlement. Mediation allows the parties to negotiate an agreement in just a few sessions and, where appropriate, formalize it as an enforceable settlement.
• Combining legal and business expertise: Sustainable solutions require a sound understanding of both corporate law and business realities to ensure they work in practice.
• Where mediation can help: Founder disputes during periods of growth, the onboarding of new investors, succession in family-owned businesses, and conflicts between business partners.
• Reaching agreement without losing face: Whether the parties choose to continue working together or agree on an orderly separation, mediation enables them to reach an agreement on equal terms in a confidential, non-public setting.
• Building conflict prevention into corporate agreements: Mediation clauses provide an agreed framework for addressing disputes early, offering an added layer of security, particularly in cross-border business structures.

Conflicts are an inherent part of business. What causes them to escalate are subjective feelings—particularly at the shareholder and investor level.

Find out whether commercial mediation is suitable for your circumstances in a free initial consultation: mediation@dianawhite.at · +43 1 890 277 277

Mediation as a means to help businesses avoid insolvency during the COVID-19 crisis

During the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses faced the threat of insolvency due to cash flow problems. In such circumstances, mediation can provide a practical alternative to litigation.

Diana-Maria White and Georg Rupprecht

Mediators are ready to step in as wave of litigations looms

Given the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, resolving disputes outside the courtroom may offer a valuable alternative to litigation.

Investment Guide, 2nd edition

A practical guide to entering the Austrian market.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of Austria’s business environment for entrepreneurs considering investing in the country or already doing business there.

Review of the Investment Guide Austria

The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the key legal and business considerations for entering the Austrian market, covering topics such as company formation, corporate governance, executive managers’ liability, real estate law, labor law, and tax law.

Practical examples and comparisons with German law make complex legal concepts easier to understand.

Hardcover: 263 pages
Authors: Diana-Maria White, Rita Wittmann
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-7910-3342-6
Edition: 2nd, revised and expanded edition, published in 2014 (First edition: 2010)

For more information, please visit the Investment Guide website. If you would like to order a copy or have any questions, please contact me.

Internet: www.investitionsleitfaden.at
E-Mail: diana.white@investitionsleitfaden.at
German Chamber of Commerce Austria
Book presentation Schönherr Vienna, 10 December 2014

Executive managers’ liability in practice

An evening lecture hosted by the German Chamber of Commerce in Austria.

Corporate compliance

Corporate compliance – Duty or luxury?

Schönherr: Diana-Maria White promoted to Partner

The attorney admitted to practice in Austria and Germany advises Austrian and international companies on cross-border commercial and contract law, corporate law and M&A, as well as a broad range of business law matters.

G-REIT

The new German Real Estate Investment Trust, 2007

Investment Guide Austria, 1st Edition

• Invitation to the KWR book presentation
• Recht.Extrajournal
• Wirtschaftsanwaelte
• Wirtschaftsblatt Investing in AT
• Karriere Article, 2012
• Investment Guide Austria, 1st Edition – Excerpt

New Partner in corporate law, KWR

• Press coverage
• Press release

Investment Handbook for Austria

• Medianet

Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance

• Specialist article as PDF

Other publications

• GmbHR article, 2013
• LexisNexis RWP, 2008
• Wobl article, 2007
• Ecolex article, 2006