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Eric Leikin

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Arbitration

Austria

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Eric leads the Freshfields international arbitration practice in Vienna. He has a particular focus on commercial and post-M&A disputes and has represented clients in high-stakes proceedings under various procedural rules, most often in the aviation, energy, finance, real estate and technology sectors. Eric further represents both governments and commercial entities in arbitration proceedings under investment treaties, as well as in mediation proceedings under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Eric is also experienced in US civil litigation and cross-border compliance investigations, particularly in central and eastern Europe.

Career

Eric joined Freshfields in 2015; partner since 2022.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration - Austria

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Eric Leikin is a solid arbitration specialist who draws on extensive international expertise to act for multinational clients on investment disputes and post-M&A arbitration cases. His clients often stem from the construction, energy and biotechnology sectors. He is admitted to the Bar in Washington, DC and New York.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eric Leikin is very easy to talk to and quick to pick up on our needs and thoughts.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide
Eric Leikin is calm under pressure and thrives in the hearing room.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide
Eric Leikin has been very helpful in communicating what we are trying to solve, really getting the facts out of us and being very commercial.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide
His attention to detail, creative approach to matters and responsiveness have always been highly appreciated.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide
He adds value to every case he is involved in.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide