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Baker McKenzie

Arbitration

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Baker McKenzie

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Arbitration - Austria

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.

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Work Highlights

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

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  • 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Filip Boras
    Filip Boras

    Filip Boras

    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 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.

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

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

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

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  • Désirée Prantl
    Désirée Prantl

    Désirée Prantl

    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 an excellent lawyer with an intelligent and very empathetic client approach.

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    • 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.

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    • She is a hard-working and diligent lawyer.

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