Pitkowitz & Partners

Number of partners: 4

Partners: Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Martin Foerster, Roxanne de Jesus, Peter Machherndl

Number of Lawyers: 14

Languages: English, German 

Firm Overview

Pitkowitz & Partners, based in Vienna, is a leading commercial law firm. The firm’s focus is on international arbitration and complex litigation, as well as on real estate and construction law. The law firm is led by the partners Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Martin Foerster, Roxanne de Jesus and Peter Machherndl.

Main Areas of Practice

Dispute Resolution:  

The firm's dispute resolution team is recognized as one of the largest and most reputable nationwide. Led by partners Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Roxanne de Jesus and Peter Machherndl, the team combines extensive experience across diverse domains. Renowned internationally for their exceptional handling of high-profile cases, the team has successfully managed numerous complex arbitrations, including the largest ever pending arbitration in Vienna. Their practical expertise spans across Europe, the USA, and Asia, with proficiency in navigating arbitration proceedings under leading institutional rules. Industries and matters covered by the team include energy, automotive, telecoms, arts, post M&A, real estate, and construction. Pitkowitz & Partners has been ranked for several years by GAR 100 as one of the world’s leading arbitration firms.

Partners: Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Roxanne de Jesus, Peter Machherndl

Real Estate: 

The real estate and construction law practice group led by Martin Foerster is one of the leading groups in this field. The team advises national as well as international clients comprehensively in all areas of real estate and construction law as well as real in estate financing. The main focus of the real estate team includes real estate transactions (from individual properties to real estate portfolios), commercial lease agreements, development contracts, as well as representation in real estate legal disputes. Private individuals as well as investors and property developers are part of the long-standing client base at the real estate team.

Partner: Martin Foerster