Practice Areas
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.
Professional Memberships
Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut); London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA); German Institution of Arbitration (DIS); Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS); Association Suisse de l’Arbitrage (ASA); Federation of Integrated Conflict Management (FICM); Chairman of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Academy Alumni Association; Member of the Domestic Advisory Board at the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC); Vienna Bar Association
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)
