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Wolf Theiss is a leading firm in the field of dispute resolution, with over 45 lawyers in Vienna specialising in contentious matters. Our team combines its business law and commercial litigation experience with industry-specific expertise to assist clients in handling highly complex and often cross-border matters. We consistently deliver winning results for our clients and are best known for our comprehensive and first-rate work in:


Arbitration

We have profound experience in international commercial and investment arbitration, acting under all major arbitration rules as well as in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings. Members of our team often act as arbitrators. We have a particular focus on disputes in the CEE/SEE region, and also have experts who specialise in arbitration procedures in Asia, in particular in PR China, and in proceedings with Spanish-speaking parties.


Litigation

Our team covers the full spectrum of contentious matters, including: Corporate and shareholder disputes including D&O liability; Financial services and banking litigation; Private enforcement; Product liability litigation; Insurance litigation; Insolvency & restructuring related litigation; Interim relief; Distribution law litigation; White collar crime and asset tracing; as well as Interest group claims and class actions.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss boasts a solid dispute resolution team demonstrating experience in both litigation and arbitration work. The firm assists clients from the financial services industry with investment arbitrations, possessing particular expertise in the CEE and SEE regions. The practice further advises on damages claims, commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and product liability claims. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries including energy, finance, media and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss represented the joint venture ARGE Stahlbau ESW2020 in an arbitration against VOESTALPINE in relation to a stainless-steel plant in Kapfenberg.

Strengths

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"The team is known for its mastery of all things arbitration."

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"The Wolf Theiss team quickly understood our needs. We especially appreciated their attention to detail and extreme precision in providing their legal advice."

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"Wolf Theiss' lawyers are very dedicated and able to focus on the core questions of the matter."

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"The firm is very client-oriented, always providing immediate responses."

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Riegler
2
Stefan Riegler
2
Band 2

Stefan Riegler operates a highly regarded arbitration practice. He covers a range of mandates, including investment and commercial arbitration relating to the energy and transport sectors.

"Stefan Riegler has a transparent and smooth communication style. He is results-oriented and we can fully rely on his experience and expertise."

"He is a real strategist and can manage extremely complex disputes in various jurisdictions clearly and brilliantly."

"He is very knowledgeable about the specifics of the ICC and delivers remarkable strategic advice."

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Clemens Trauttenberg
3
Clemens Trauttenberg
3
Band 3

Clemens Trauttenberg represents clients from the banking sector in litigation. He demonstrates further experience in damages claims, as well as post-M&A disputes.

"Clemens is a great team leader."

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Venus Valentina Wong
3
Venus Valentina Wong
3
Band 3

Venus Valentina Wong has a noted practice in international arbitration, primarily assisting with disputes from the energy and infrastructure sectors.

"Valentina is very quick and dedicated."

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Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman
4
Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman
4
Band 4

Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman is an adept lawyer with ICC arbitrations, as well as other commercial disputes. He is particularly familiar with the construction, engineering, and technology sectors. He is also recognised for his expertise in matters relating to Argentina, being admitted to the Bar of Buenos Aires.

"Emmanuel is a detail-oriented and very smart lawyer who is an all-star in the international arbitration world."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss

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Austria

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Stefan Riegler
2
Stefan Riegler
2
Band 2
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Venus Valentina Wong
3
Venus Valentina Wong
3
Band 3
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Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman
4
Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman
4
Band 4
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Clemens Trauttenberg
3
Clemens Trauttenberg
3
Band 3
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Members

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Alexander Zollner

Angelika Lange

Emmanuel Eugenio Kaufman

Markus Taufner

Nikolaus Loudon

Stephan Kugler

Theresia Welser

Thomas Anderl

Valerie Hohenberg

Wolfgang Müller

Clients

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Erste Bank

KA Finanz AG (formerly Kommunalkredit Austria AG)

KELAG

Lifebrain S.r.l,

Industries

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Banks & Financial Services

Construction

Consulting and Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

IT and Telecom

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Transportation