Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
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Provided by KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH
KNOETZL is Austria’s first large-scale dispute resolution powerhouse dedicated to high–profile and significant cases that matter. KNOETZL is well recognized for its passion, high fighting spirits where needed, its creativity while leading the market with integrity and a clear business-oriented approach.
KNOETZL’s diverse expertise encompasses civil, commercial, sovereign, corporate and fraud litigation, focusing significantly on liability claims, corporate – including M&A and joint venture disputes – banking, insurance and financial derivatives cases, investor protection, business crime, energy, technology and life science. Expertise also includes asset-tracing and effective provisional measures, such as freeze orders and attachments, in the domestic and international context, and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
The firm’s practice handles international commercial arbitration, investment protection and arbitration-related court proceedings. Key industries include construction and engineering, energy, gaming, hospitality, automotive, IT & telecommunications, life sciences, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, aviation and sports. The members of the arbitration team have acted successfully in some of the largest, most well-known and complex disputes in Latin America and the CEE region. Our lawyers are frequently asked to act as arbitrators.
In 2019, Chambers and Partners awarded KNOETZL its Boutique Law Firm of the Year award for Austria.
Chambers Review
KNOETZL is a high-class boutique offering extensive expertise in local and cross-border litigation, as well as international arbitration. The team is active across a range of industries including construction, life sciences, IT and automotive. The practice additionally boasts expertise in regulated sectors such as energy, banking and gambling. The firm regularly advises clients on high-profile share purchase, data protection and post-M&A disputes, as well as breach of trust and liability cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"KNOETZL's lawyers are extremely precise."
"The team has a deep understanding of issues and possible tactics."
"KNOETZL's lawyers go the extra mile to ensure they understand."
"KNOETZL's lawyers are extremely precise."
"The team has a deep understanding of issues and possible tactics."
"KNOETZL's lawyers go the extra mile to ensure they understand."
Notable Practitioners
Bettina Knötzl is a top lawyer in the dispute resolution space who is commended for her experience advising clients on a range of big-ticket litigation mandates, including life sciences, data protection, banking and liability disputes. She also assists with post-M&A disputes and is regularly retained by clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and automotive fields.
"Bettina is a strategic thinker."
"She is fast and flexible, as well as solution-oriented."
"One of Bettina's biggest strengths is, aside from her command of Austrian law, constantly evaluating and re-evaluating what the client's needs are and if they are being met in the most efficient and effective manner."
"She is one of the best lawyers in court."
Florian Haugeneder is a strong lawyer with excellent experience in arbitration matters. He regularly assists clients as arbitration counsel with cross-border disputes, including those in the construction, insurance and energy sectors.
"Florian is always really prepared and thought-through."
"He has strong logical thinking and a good ability to communicate the logic even in tricky situations."
"He's the guy you would go to if you want to resolve a conflict, even out of court."
"Florian is an excellent counsel and arbitrator."
Patrizia Netal regularly advises on arbitration pertaining to damages claims and contractual disputes. Her clients include corporates from the energy and construction sectors.
"In addition to being a sharp lawyer, Patrizia always has a friendly attitude."
"Patrizia is very focused on the matter, communicates clearly and has extended knowledge of arbitration proceedings."
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