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Provided by Eric Leikin
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.
Eric joined Freshfields in 2015; partner since 2022.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Eric Leikin is an excellent lawyer who knows his business.
What I like about Eric Leikin is his ability to bring highly sophisticated topics down to a very understandable level so that they can be understood by non-legal experts.
Eric Leikin is very thorough, pragmatic and excellent at drafting.
Eric Leikin is very flexible and a pleasure to work with. Our experience with him has been very good.
I truly value his advice.
Eric Leikin is an excellent lawyer who knows his business.
What I like about Eric Leikin is his ability to bring highly sophisticated topics down to a very understandable level so that they can be understood by non-legal experts.
Eric Leikin is very thorough, pragmatic and excellent at drafting.
Eric Leikin is very flexible and a pleasure to work with. Our experience with him has been very good.
I truly value his advice.
