Ranking tables

Arbitrators | Europe

Austria

The below Arbitrators rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Austria. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Individuals

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  1. Christian Dorda
    Christian Dorda DORDA20 Years Ranked
  2. Wulf Gordian Hauser
    Wulf Gordian Hauser HAUSER PARTNERS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG 20 Years Ranked
  3. Andreas ReinerARP Andreas Reiner & Partners
  4. Christoph LiebscherLiebscher Dispute Management
  5. Erhard BöhmBoehm Arbitration

All Individuals profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Christian Dorda
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    Christian Dorda
    DORDA
    DORDA | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked

    Senior practitioner Christian Dorda is a highly regarded lawyer in the arbitration field, widely known for his activity as an arbitrator in corporate disputes.

  2. Wulf Gordian Hauser
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    Wulf Gordian Hauser
    HAUSER PARTNERS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG
    HAUSER PARTNERS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked

    Wulf Gordian Hauser of HAUSER PARTNERS Rechtsanwälte has well-established experience in arbitration, advising clients on construction and post-M&A disputes. He sits as arbitrator in ICC and ad hoc tribunals.

  3. Andreas Reiner
    ARP Andreas Reiner & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  4. Christoph Liebscher
    Liebscher Dispute Management | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  5. Erhard Böhm
    Boehm Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Nikolaus Pitkowitz
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    Nikolaus Pitkowitz
    Pitkowitz & Partners
    Pitkowitz & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Nikolaus Pitkowitz is well known for his broad expertise in dispute resolution. He is active as arbitration counsel, regularly acting on high-profile ICC arbitrations in the construction and energy sectors. He is further acknowledged for his work as an arbitrator under a variety of rules, focusing on financial, contractual and post-M&A matters.

  2. Nikolaus Vavrovsky
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    Nikolaus Vavrovsky
    Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte
    Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Nikolaus Vavrovsky boasts wide-ranging expertise, representing clients as arbitration counsel alongside acting as arbitrator. He acts on investor-state as well as commercial arbitrations, with skill handling ICC, VIAC and ad hoc proceedings. Owing to his deep experience in the field, he is regularly appointed as chair, sole or co-arbitrator in arbitral tribunals.

  3. Gerold Zeiler
    ZEILER Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

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    Christian Aschauer
    Dr. Christian Aschauer - Independent Arbitrator, University Professor, Lawyer | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Christian Aschauer is widely recognised for his involvement as an arbitrator in cross-border proceedings. He represents clients in post-M&A and construction arbitrations, with experience in cases governed under ICC rules.

  2. Florian Haugeneder
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    Florian Haugeneder
    KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH
    KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Florian Haugeneder is a strong lawyer with excellent experience in arbitration matters. He regularly assists clients as arbitration counsel with cross-border disputes, including those in the transport, construction, technology and energy sectors. He also has extensive experience acting as an arbitrator.

  3. Helmut Ortner
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    Helmut Ortner
    Paragon Advocacy
    Paragon Advocacy | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Helmut Ortner is a well-regarded lawyer who is widely recognised for his experience as arbitration counsel. He delivers additional strength as an arbitrator.

  4. Irene Welser
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    Irene Welser
    CERHA HEMPEL
    CERHA HEMPEL | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Irene Welser enjoys an outstanding reputation for her work in international arbitration. She represents multinational companies in investment arbitrations and enforcement proceedings, as well as disputes related to contract breaches and the construction sector, with particular expertise in cases under VIAC rules. She is also highly respected for her appointments as arbitrator in post-M&A and shareholder disputes.

  5. Patrizia Netal
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    Patrizia Netal
    KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH
    KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Patrizia Netal regularly advises on arbitration pertaining to damages claims and contractual disputes. Her clients include corporates from the energy, transport and construction sectors. In addition to her work as arbitration counsel, she is also often appointed to act as arbitrator.

  6. Philipp Peters
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    Philipp Peters
    Paragon Advocacy
    Paragon Advocacy | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Philipp Peters is known for his expertise as both arbitration counsel and arbitrator. He represents clients in ad hoc and institutional proceedings, with a focus on commercial disputes in the construction and energy sectors.

    Key sectors
    Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  7. Veit Öhlberger
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    Veit Öhlberger
    DORDA
    DORDA | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Veit Öhlberger regularly represents clients from the energy, technology and manufacturing sectors in corporate and shareholder disputes conducted via international arbitration. He further assists with damages claims. He is additionally well placed to act as arbitrator.

  8. Alfred Siwy
    ZEILER Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  9. Anne-Karin Grill
    AKG ADVISORY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft m.b.H. | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  10. Christian Hausmaninger
    Hausmaninger Kletter Rechtsanwälte-Gesellschaft m.b.H. | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  11. Lisa Beisteiner
    ZEILER Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  12. Martin Platte
    Platte disputes.solutions | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2