Patrick Skalitzky

Patrick Skalitzky is a partner at Fürst Skalitzky Rechtsanwälte GmbH, a long-established Austrian law firm based in Perchtoldsdorf, in the Mödling district just south of Vienna. The firm has been recognised as Inheritance Law Firm of the Year in Austria at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026, a distinction that reflects the strength of its private-client and succession work under Skalitzky's stewardship.

An Austrian firm with more than a century of continuity

Fürst Skalitzky Rechtsanwälte describes itself as a practice that has been operating successfully for more than 100 years, combining that heritage with contemporary legal training. The office sits at Wiener Gasse 4 in Perchtoldsdorf and offers barrier-free access, underlining a client-focused approach that aims to make legal advice available to individuals and families as well as businesses. As a partner, Mag. Patrick Skalitzky brings current legal education and a practical, litigation-ready outlook to a firm whose identity is rooted in local trust and long-term relationships.

Inheritance law at the heart of the practice

Skalitzky's core practice area is inheritance and estate law (Erbrecht), the field for which the firm has been honoured. In Austria, succession is governed principally by the Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (ABGB), which sets out the rules on statutory succession, wills, compulsory portions (Pflichtteil) for close relatives, and the administration of estates through the court-supervised Verlassenschaftsverfahren. Advising in this area demands both technical precision and sensitivity, because disputes frequently arise among family members at an emotionally difficult time. The firm's stated services include estate planning, the drafting of wills, contesting wills, and the enforcement or defence of inheritance claims, as well as powers of attorney that help clients arrange their affairs during their lifetime.

Effective succession planning is increasingly important for Austrian clients with cross-border ties, business interests, or blended families. A carefully drafted will, coupled with lifetime gifts and clear documentation, can reduce the risk of later litigation and ensure that a client's wishes are respected. Where disputes do occur, experienced representation is essential to protect a beneficiary's compulsory portion or to defend an estate against unfounded claims. Skalitzky's practice is positioned to guide clients through each of these stages, from planning to contentious proceedings before the courts.

A broad civil and litigation offering

Alongside inheritance work, the firm advises across a range of complementary fields, including real estate law (Immobilienrecht), civil litigation (Zivilprozesse), criminal law (Strafrecht), divorce and family law (Scheidungen und Familienrecht), and administrative law (Verwaltungsrecht). The listed services extend to building-defect claims, real estate contracts, general litigation, criminal defence, and economic criminal law. This breadth allows the firm to act as a trusted adviser across the connected issues that often accompany estate matters, such as the transfer of property, the resolution of family disputes, and the management of a client's wider legal interests.

Serving clients in the Vienna region and beyond

From its Perchtoldsdorf base, Fürst Skalitzky Rechtsanwälte serves private individuals and businesses across Lower Austria and the greater Vienna area. The firm's weekday availability and accessible premises reflect a commitment to responsive, personal service. For clients navigating the sensitive terrain of inheritance and succession, that combination of accessibility, long institutional history and focused expertise is a meaningful advantage.

Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026

The recognition of Fürst Skalitzky Rechtsanwälte GmbH as Inheritance Law Firm of the Year in Austria — Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 highlights the firm's standing in Austrian succession law and the leadership of partner Patrick Skalitzky. Corporate INTL's awards identify advisers who demonstrate consistent quality and expertise within their jurisdiction and practice area, and this honour affirms the firm's reputation among Austrian private-client practitioners. Clients considering estate planning, will drafting, or the resolution of an inheritance dispute in Austria will find in Patrick Skalitzky and his colleagues a firm with deep roots, a modern approach, and a clear focus on protecting families and their legacies.