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Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a founding-partner of Vavrovsky Heine Marth in Vienna. He specialises in international dispute resolution, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure as well as corporate and finance matters.

Nikolaus is a highly experienced counsel in international arbitration proceedings in accordance with the rules of leading international arbitral institutions. Furthermore, he is an accomplished advisor in proceedings conducted under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules, resulting in frequent appointments as (sole) arbitrator or tribunal chair in high-stakes international arbitration proceedings.

In addition to his specialisation in dispute resolution and international arbitration, Nikolaus is highly experienced in real estate and construction law with a particular focus on corporate and finance issues as well as contract and claim management.

Nikolaus serves as chairman of the board of the Swiss Arbitration Academy Alumni Association and is member of the domestic advisory board of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre. He regularly publishes and lectures in his fields of specialisation.

Career

Partner since 2002

Professional Memberships

(Arb|Aut), (LCIA), (DIS), (LIS), (ASA), (FICM), Chairman of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Academy Alumni Association, (VIAC), Vienna Bar Association

Publications

Nikolaus regularly lectures and publishes in his fields of expertise. For further information, please visit: https://www.vhm-law.at/en/team/nikolaus-vavrovsky.html

Personal

University of Lucerne and University of Neuchâtel in cooperation with the Swiss Arbitration Academy (SAA),

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in International Arbitration (award classification "excellent") (2017)

Austrian Bar Exam (with distinction) (2000)

University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (M.B.L.-HSG) (1998)

University of Salzburg, Austria (Dr. iur.) (1998)

Languages Spoken

English, French, German

Awards

Ranked Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Chambers Europe & Global

2022

Ranked Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Chambers Europe & Global

2022

Ranked Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Chambers Europe & Global

2021

Recommended Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation

The Legal 500 EMEA

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation

The Legal 500 EMEA

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Dispute Resolution: Real Estate

The Legal 500 EMEA

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Construction

The Legal 500 EMEA

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Insolvency and Corporate Recovery

The Legal 500 EMEA

2022

Global Leaders - Partners

WWL Arbitration

2023

Recommended Lawyer - Corporate Law, Litigation, Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers

2023

Recommended Lawyer - Corporate Law, Litigation, Real Estate Law

Handelsblatt

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Litigation and Arbitration

trend (Austrian business magazine)

2022

Recommended Lawyer - Dispute Resolution

JUVE - Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen

2021

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Nikolaus Vavrovsky
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Nikolaus Vavrovsky
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Band 3
Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Dieter Heine
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Dieter Heine
4
Band 4
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Nikolaus Vavrovsky
3
Nikolaus Vavrovsky
3
Band 3
Real Estate

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Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration

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