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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH

Litigation

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH

Rankings

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Litigation - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

KNOETZL is a high-class boutique offering extensive expertise in local and cross-border litigation. 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 law 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.

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Strengths

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  • We felt we were in good hands with KNOETZL. The cases were very complicated and new information was always coming in, but the lawyers were quite smart about it.

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  • The lawyers at KNOETZL are meticulous in their preparation, ensuring that all procedural requirements are met and pursuing all possible avenues to safeguard the client’s interests.

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  • KNOETZL are the best at elaborating upon the details of a case in order to find the best arguments and strategy.

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  • KNOETZL always keep the client informed of all relevant developments in ongoing proceedings, with a highly responsive, clear and transparent communication style.

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  • The KNOETZL lawyers are extremely hard workers who really go the extra mile. They are very organised, focused and detail-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bettina Knötzl
    Bettina Knötzl

    Bettina Knötzl

    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 Knötzl prepares very well and delivers very high-quality work. She has a lot of experience, which means she keeps calm in difficult situations.

      Litigation respondentGlobal

    • She is the best litigator in Austria.

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    • Bettina Knötzl is a very good lawyer with great leadership qualities.

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    • Bettina Knötzl is an outstanding attorney with very uniquely combined expertise in the law. She has very good economic understanding and is very good at negotiations in the courtroom.

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    • Bettina Knötzl thinks of creative solutions in the best interest of the client.

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  • Alexander Klauser
    Alexander Klauser

    Alexander Klauser

    Alexander Klauser is highly regarded for his expertise in consumer protection litigation and class action-style proceedings. He is further active in damage and compensation claims.

    • His ability to direct complex matters is outstanding.

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    • Alexander Klauser has outstanding legal skills and knows how to use them to the benefit of his clients in proceedings, giving them the feeling that no stone has been left unturned.

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    • What is particularly noteworthy is his combination of practical courtroom skills and his profound knowledge of the law.

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    • Alexander Klauser is one of the most experienced and sophisticated litigators in the Austrian Bar.

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    • Alexander Klauser's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is highly impressive.

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  • Katrin Hanschitz
    Katrin Hanschitz

    Katrin Hanschitz

    Katrin Hanschitz is an experienced litigator who acts for clients in shareholder and investment disputes, insolvency-related litigation and post-M&A disputes. Her expertise lies in areas such as the banking, energy and construction sectors.

    • Katrin Hanschitz is a hard worker and high-quality lawyer.

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    • Katrin Hanschitz has very extensive knowledge and an efficient way of questioning witnesses.

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    • Katrin Hanschitz works very hard and has a very good understanding of litigation and corporate law.

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