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PARAGON acts across a wide spectrum of industries, with substantial experience in infrastructure and construction disputes requiring in-depth knowledge of technical standards, engineering practices, and industry‑specific customs. The firm also has significant experience in a range of other sectors including energy, telecommunications, insurance, aviation, pharmaceuticals, and sports.  

The team’s ability to integrate legal analysis with sector‑specific insight distinguishes the firm’s practice and enhances its effectiveness in high-stakes matters of substantial financial or strategic importance.

The firm’s client base is international and diverse. It includes multinational corporations, state‑owned enterprises, and sovereign states. Long‑standing relationships with key clients account for a significant share of the firm’s mandates, reflecting its advisory role beyond dispute resolution, including assistance on large‑scale business ventures and infrastructure projects.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Paragon Advocacy is a Vienna-based law firm that offers clients a sophisticated arbitration practice, with expertise spanning contractual disputes, damages claims and construction arbitrations. The team is able to assist companies from a wide variety of sectors, including construction, telecommunications and energy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Helmut Ortner
2
Helmut Ortner
2
Band 2

Helmut Ortner is a well-regarded lawyer who is widely recognised for his experience as arbitration counsel. He delivers additional strength as an arbitrator.

Helmut Ortner is creative and will go all in to understand how to best present his clients' cases.

Helmut Ortner is a very smart lawyer with excellent advocacy skills.

Philipp Peters
2
Philipp Peters
2
Band 2

Philipp Peters is known for his expertise as both arbitration counsel and arbitrator. He represents clients in ad hoc and institutional proceedings, with a focus on commercial disputes in the construction and energy sectors.

Philipp Peters absolutely knows his stuff.

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Paragon Advocacy

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Austria

Arbitration

Helmut Ortner
3
Helmut Ortner
3
Band 3
Philipp Peters
3
Philipp Peters
3
Band 3
Arbitrators

Helmut Ortner
2
Helmut Ortner
2
Band 2
Philipp Peters
2
Philipp Peters
2
Band 2

Members

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Alice Fremuth-Wolf

Heidrun Halbartschlager

Martin Hackl

Michael Hofstaetter

Sarah Boeck

Industries

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aviation

energy

infrastructure and construction

pharmaceuticals

sports

telecommunications