Arbitration | Global

DORDA exhibits a market-leading arbitration practice with a sizeable team skilled at acting as arbitration counsel on ad hoc arbitration proceedings, as well as cases governed under VIAC and ICC rules. The practice is particularly adept at advising on commercial arbitration matters, including post-M&A and shareholder disputes, as well as contractual breaches. The law firm further acts on construction disputes. The lawyers also have experience acting as sole or presiding arbitrators in arbitral tribunals.

KNOETZL houses a leading arbitration practice and is frequently involved in high-value international arbitration for clients in the energy, real estate and transport sectors. The law firm showcases particular expertise in representing notable groups and individuals in ICSID, VIAC and ICC proceedings. The practice covers the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as investment arbitration and post-M&A disputes. It additionally advises on contractual breaches, including supply, distribution and franchise agreements.

Wolf Theiss offers clients a broad range of expertise in its notable arbitration practice, leveraging its network across the CEE and SEE regions to assist with multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team advises on ICC, VIAC and ICSID proceedings related to post-M&A and investment disputes, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards. It additionally acts on contractual and construction arbitration. The practice particularly attracts clients from the energy, transport and infrastructure sectors.

Baker McKenzie is regularly mandated by clients to act on international arbitration mandates, including investment arbitration cases and post-M&A disputes. It additionally advises on construction arbitration proceedings and disputes related to distribution and franchise agreements. The team is well equipped to assist with proceedings under a variety of rules, including VIAC, DIS, ICC and UNCITRAL, in addition to ad hoc arbitrations. The practice is sought out by clients from a variety of sectors, such as telecoms, energy, technology and manufacturing.

BINDER GRÖSSWANG offers a sizeable team to assist with arbitration cases. With skill acting as arbitration counsel, the team advises on shareholder and construction disputes under VIAC rules, as well as on cross-border proceedings. It also acts on contractual disputes and manufacturing-related arbitration. Team members are additionally appointed as arbitrators in VIAC proceedings, acting regularly as chairman, secretary or sole arbitrator.

CERHA HEMPEL offers highly regarded expertise in international arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in cases governed by VIAC, ICC and ICSID rules. The team advises on disputes related to joint ventures, M&A transactions and construction projects, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards. Team members also have experience acting as arbitrators.

Schoenherr possesses a strong track record in international arbitration cases, representing financial institutions and multinational corporations. The team is particularly active in investment and energy arbitration, notably in the renewable energy sector. It also advises on post-M&A disputes and contractual breaches. The law firm draws upon its experience to represent clients in ICSID, ICC, SIAC, DIS and VIAC proceedings, as well as ad hoc arbitrations. Clients benefit from its extensive network of offices in the CEE and SEE regions.

bpv Huegel fields an established arbitration department and showcases frequent activity in ICC and VIAC arbitration proceedings, as well as ad hoc cases. The law firm represents multinational corporates in post-M&A, construction and contractual arbitration matters, with team members demonstrating experience acting as both counsel and arbitrators.

CMS leverages its broad international network to navigate complex commercial arbitration cases, with notable experience in the CEE and SEE regions. The law firm acts as arbitration counsel on disputes related to joint ventures and the termination of construction contracts. Team members also have experience acting as arbitrators in relation to debt recovery and contractual disputes.

Freshfields has a strong foothold in international arbitration, drawing upon its expertise to assist clients with VIAC, ICC and ICSID proceedings. Clients from the life sciences, energy, finance and construction sectors turn to the team for representation in investment arbitrations, as well as post-M&A disputes and proceedings related to financial agreements.

Paragon Advocacy is a Vienna-based law firm that offers clients a sophisticated arbitration practice. The team is able to assist companies from a wide variety of sectors, including construction, telecommunications and energy.

Vavrovsky Heine Marth has a solid reputation in the Austrian arbitration market and shows particular strength in investor-state disputes. It frequently advises clients across various sectors on joint venture and shareholder disputes, as well as proceedings connected to distribution agreements. The team equally acts on the enforcement of arbitral awards and is well versed in ICC and VIAC proceedings.