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Arbitration - Austria

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is regularly mandated by clients to act on international arbitration mandates, including investment arbitration cases and post-M&A disputes. It additionally advises on construction arbitration proceedings and disputes related to distribution and franchise agreements. The team is well equipped to assist with proceedings under a variety of rules, including VIAC, DIS, ICC and UNCITRAL, in addition to ad hoc arbitrations. The practice is sought out by clients from a variety of sectors, such as telecoms, energy, technology and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented RTI Rotalin Gas Trading and its Moldovan subsidiary in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Moldova.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie draws on an international team with technical expertise and has excellent relationships with outside professionals to ensure the most in-depth understanding of every aspect of an issue.

Arbitration respondent
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I was extremely pleased with the responsiveness and thoughtfulness of the relationship with Baker McKenzie. We collaborated very efficiently, which allowed us to work in a smart and decisive manner.

Arbitration respondent
Global

What distinguishes Baker McKenzie is its exceptional resourcefulness, deep knowledge of international arbitration processes and attentiveness to client needs.

Arbitration respondent
Global

The team's attention to, and mastery of, detail meant that the interactions were extremely efficient and open.

Arbitration respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie had a firm grasp on all of the legal nuances and multi-jurisdictional elements of our case and provided timely and strategic advice.

Arbitration respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Filip Boras
2
Filip Boras
2
Band 2

Filip Boras is recommended for his strength in cross-border arbitration, which includes handling cases pertaining to ownership rights and construction disputes, as well as a variety of corporate conflicts. He further demonstrates expertise in the CEE region.

Filip Boras is a very talented and seasoned international arbitration expert who instils confidence and maintains composure in the most contentious situations.

Filip was able to distil the voluminous and complex factual and expert evidence into a clear argument. He was exceptionally easy to work with - calm, considered and open to a challenge.

He directly targets the problem, listens to the client and gives 1000% of himself to win the case.

Filip Boras is a leader with a great level of sophistication, both in dealing with the client and with the case.

Filip Boras is reliable, attentive and consistently supportive. He demonstrates strong legal depth and strategic thinking, and he clearly understands the commercial context and our objectives.

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Désirée Prantl
U
Désirée Prantl
U
Up and Coming

Désirée Prantl regularly acts on construction arbitration cases, as well as disputes related to franchise agreements and distribution contracts. She is well-versed in UNCITRAL, ICC and DIS proceedings.

Désirée Prantl is 100% committed to the task and is able to think outside of the box, with the aim of creating the best solution for the client.

Désirée Prantl is an excellent lawyer with an intelligent and very empathetic client approach.

She is a hard-working and diligent lawyer.

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Filip Boras
2
Filip Boras
2
Band 2
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Désirée Prantl
U
Désirée Prantl
U
Up and Coming
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