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Philipp Strasser

Philipp Strasser

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Strasser Haindl Meyer Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Practice Areas

Philipp Strasser, partner at Strasser Haindl Meyer in Vienna, is one of the most seasoned (re-)insurance law specialists and dispute resolution experts in Austria. Philipp Strasser is recommended in international directories as one of Austria's leading experts in corporate law, dispute resolution and insurance law.

He has many years of experience in resolving disputes in the fields of insurance contract law, corporate and company law, construction law and financial services law. He also regularly advises on post-M&A, restructuring, shareholder and liability/cover disputes.

Philipp's regularly mandated by national and international insurers. He acts exclusively for the insurance industry in the financial lines/specialty lines segment (D&O, E&O/FIPI, POSI, W&I/TRI, PI, cyber, crime, etc.), in industrial liability and professional liability as well as in general property insurance.

Career

Partner at Strasser Haindl Meyer Attorneys-at-law (since 2022);

Partner at Vavrovsky Heine Marth Attorneys-at-law (2014-2021);

Attorney at Law at GLTP (2013 - 2014);

Attorney at Law at Herbst Kinsky (2008 - 2013)

Professional Memberships

Austrian Bar Association; Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut)

The Insurance and Reinsurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS)

European Centre of Tort and Insurance Law (ECTIL)

Publications

Regular publications on dispute resolution, insurance and reinsurance topics. Please visit www.shm.at.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Insurance - Austria

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Philipp Strasser stands out for his work in insurance disputes. A popular choice with domestic and multinational insurance companies, he frequently acts on D&O policy and cyber insurance claims. He also has experience advising on professional liability, W&I and business interruption policies.

Litigation - Austria

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philipp Strasser is particularly well regarded for representing insurance companies in disputes. He possesses expertise in claims and liability handling and monitoring and often acts on D&O claims.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Philipp Strasser is an outstanding lawyer. He is a very focused, tough negotiator who is exceptionally good in court.

    InsuranceChambers European Guide
  • He possesses the ability to quickly grasp complex legal and economic issues, structure them clearly and translate them into precise, solution-oriented strategies.

    InsuranceChambers European Guide
  • Philipp Strasser is extremely experienced, professional and has incredible general knowledge. He has the ability to formulate complex topics in a completely understandable and to-the-point way.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Philipp Strasser stands out for his razor-sharp argumentation and his consistently forward-looking, solution-oriented and individually thought-out advice.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • What distinguishes him in particular is his tireless commitment, his absolute reliability and his remarkable ability to maintain a calm overview and leadership in critical situations.

    LitigationChambers European Guide
  • What sets Philipp apart is the combination of in-depth legal expertise, strategic sensitivity and a strong understanding of the economic implications of complex disputes.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

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