LAWYER PROFILE
Holger Bielesz

Holger Bielesz

Europe 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 1 practice area

About

Provided by CERHA HEMPEL

Practice Areas

Litigation & Arbitration, White Collar Crime, Compliance & Investigations, Insolvency & German

Career

Holger is partner at the Contentious Business Department since 2020. With more than 20 years of courtroom practice under his belt, he regularly advises and represents clients in corporate disputes, product liability and commercial business litigation including asset-tracing matters.

This expertise complements the vast skills and know-how of CERHA HEMPEL’s Dispute Resolution team. Holger is excellent at drawing new clients from the crypto and banking sector to the firm through his ability to quickly and comprehensively understand technical and new media issues and thus complement CERHA HEMPEL’s litigation expertise.

Furthermore, Holger is a regular author of publications on litigation related topics.

Holger is a member of the American Bar Association (Sect. of International Law), the Internatinal Bar Association and the DRI Association of Defense Attorneys. He frequently speaks on topics concerning commercial law and its dispute-related aspects.

Professional Memberships

Vienna Bar, American Bar Association, IBA

Personal

University of Vienna (Mag. iur. 1998, Dr. iur. 2005), University of Freiburg (CH) (1997-1998), College of Europe, Brügge (2001)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Austria

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Holger Bielesz advises on a range of litigation for top national clients, including construction, defamation and commercial disputes. He also excels in financial and transaction-related disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Holger Bielesz is an extremely bright lawyer who is hands-on and super responsive.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Holger Bielesz demonstrates outstanding empathy and the highest level of expertise.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Holger Bielesz is a very pragmatic and fast-thinking legal expert. Working with him is very smooth.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Holger is easy to reach and delivers practical advice that is to the point and that I can implement right away.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Holger Bielesz delivered a simply perfect performance.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at CERHA HEMPEL (36)

Austria

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership