Ranking tables
Europe Austria Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Alexander Petsche Baker McKenzie
- Claudine Vartian DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach
- Dieter Heine Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte
- Gregor Schett Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
- Holger Bielesz CERHA HEMPEL
- Nikolaus Pitkowitz Pitkowitz & Partners
- Peter Csoklich DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte
- Philipp Strasser Strasser Haindl Meyer Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Associates to watch
Band 1
1 Bettina KnötzlKNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 1 |Bettina Knötzl is a top player in the dispute resolution space, commended for her experience advising clients on a range of big-ticket litigation mandates, including real estate, data protection, banking and liability disputes. She also assists with post-M&A disputes and is regularly retained by clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and automotive fields.1 Christian KlauseggerBINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 1 |Christian Klausegger is a highly regarded name in dispute resolution, regularly advising clients on a variety of matters, including corporate and technology-related litigation. He further boasts expertise in international arbitration.1 Florian KremslehnerDORDA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 1 |Florian Kremslehner is a leading individual in the Austrian litigation market, routinely advising clients on financial disputes. He also acts as counsel on high-value arbitration proceedings.1 Thomas KustorFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 1 |Top-ranked Thomas Kustor is a highly regarded litigator in the Austrian market, regularly defending clients in various commercial disputes, including mass claim proceedings and damages claims.
Band 2
2 Irene WelserCERHA HEMPEL | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 2 |Irene Welser is widely recognised for her activity as litigator as well as arbitration counsel. She routinely advises clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including corporate, real estate and inheritance disputes. She also represents clients in damages claims proceedings related to antitrust matters. She further acts on commercial arbitration cases relating to construction as well as breaches of contract.2 Johannes Reich-RohrwigCMS | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 2 |"His experience in civil and commercial law and in economics is very strong and his creativity in finding solutions in favour of his clients is enormous."2 Markus FellnerFellner Wratzfeld & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 2 |Markus Fellner is best known in the market for his expertise in finance sector litigations, with experience in restructuring and regulatory work. He further assists with post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
Band 3
3 Clemens TrauttenbergWolf Theiss | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Clemens Trauttenberg represents clients from the banking sector in litigation. He demonstrates further experience in damages claims, as well as post-M&A disputes.3 Daniela Karollus-BrunerCMS | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Daniela Karollus-Bruner operates a well-established litigation practice, advising clients on a range of complex disputes, including construction and payment-related conflicts as well as damages claims.3 Felix HörlsbergerDORDA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Felix Hörlsberger boasts expertise defending clients from the insurance sector in mass claim mandates.3 Lukas AignerAigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Lukas Aigner of Aigner Lehner Zuschin Rechtsanwälte is particularly active representing clients in a variety of banking disputes relating to investments and interest rates.3 Stefan AlbiezBINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Stefan Albiez regularly acts on the defence side of class action-style proceedings. He further advises on disputes pertaining to liability and damages claims and demonstrates expertise in cases that require knowledge of civil and criminal litigation.3 Thomas FradKWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 3 |Thomas Frad is particularly known for his activity in construction disputes. He further advises on liability and damages claims.
Band 4
4 Alexander PetscheBaker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Alexander Petsche is active in litigation proceedings. He handles real estate, commercial and insolvency-related disputes.4 Claudine VartianDLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Claudine Vartian of DLA Piper acts on a range of litigation matters, including defence in mass litigation proceedings, as well as representation in insurance and data protection disputes. Her client roster includes private individuals, banks, sports organisations and corporates.4 Dieter HeineVavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Dieter Heine's practice covers a wide range of litigation, including damages claims and intellectual property disputes. He also has a notable focus on unfair competition proceedings.4 Gregor SchettFellner Wratzfeld & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Gregor Schett regularly represents banks in a variety of commercial disputes, including compensation claims and consumer protection class actions.4 Holger BieleszCERHA HEMPEL | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |"His willingness to coordinate complex matters and lead multiple proceeding even involving cross-border issues really make a huge difference on the ground and in the base line."4 Nikolaus PitkowitzPitkowitz & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |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. He also supports clients with litigation matters.4 Peter CsoklichDSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Peter Csoklich is active in corporate litigation, including damages claims, export controls and class action cases.Key sectorsFamily Offices and High Net Worth|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Transport4 Philipp StrasserStrasser Haindl Meyer Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Band 4 |Philipp Strasser established his own firm, Strasser Haindl Meyer Rechtsanwälte, in 2022. He is particularly known for representing insurance companies in dispute matters. He possesses expertise in claims and liability handling and monitoring and often acts on D&O claims.
Associates to watch
- Alexander KarlDORDA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Associates to watch |Alexander Karl makes a notable addition, impressing with his work on investment litigation, with a particular strength in disputes arising from joint ventures.
- Elisabeth Tretthahn-WolskiBINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Dispute Resolution: Litigation2023 | Associates to watch |Elisabeth Tretthahn-Wolski assists with enforcement actions, and is experienced in cross-border disputes.