‘DORDA’s arbitration practice has been known for years as one the leading practices.’

‘For me, DORDA is one of very few go-to firms for arbitration and mediation in Austria.’

‘We have repeatedly had very good experiences with the firm and the team around Felix Hörlsberger.’

‘Felix Hörlsberger is an outstanding arbitrator and a top-notch professional.’

‘Gunnar Pickl, Alexander Karl, Philip Exenberger – all great lawyers with a good commercial and common sense.’

‘Veit Öhlberger always keeps his calm and his friendliness, while being on top of the case. Gunnar Pickl is a fabulous arbitration counsel with a profound background in construction and infrastructure arbitration.’

‘Very experienced team throughout a broad range of industries.’

‘Veit Öhlberger: very calm and knowledgeable, good grip on the case. Gunnar Pickl: particularly active in the construction industry and a go-to for such disputes.’

‘Natascha Tunkel: very smart and eloquent.’

‘They bring the highest quality to a case; I would not want to face them on the opposing side!’

‘Well experienced lawyers with extraordinary expertise in arbitration proceedings that becomes already visible at the very beginning of proceedings when preparing their trial strategy.’

‘Great team that works together smoothly, is very dedicated, always well prepared at every state of a proceeding and good in navigating a client through the proceedings.’

‘Patrizia Netal – a real expert in arbitration, knows every detail of the files, does not lose the focus. Florian Haugeneder – a real expert in arbitration, exceptional lawyer for cross-examination. Both, Patrizia Netal and Florian Haugeneder dive deep into the technical details of a case, something not every lawyer does.’

‘Knoetzl’s arbitration practice is among the most successful in Austria. It is very impressive, busy and most significant, both in commercial and investment arbitration.’

‘Florian Haugeneder and Patrizia Netal have carried the arbitration team into new dimensions.’

‘Natascha Tunkel is extremely diligent and a true future leader. Impeccable performance of the team.’

‘Wolf Theiss is definitely a market leading international arbitration firm in Austria. They have a global approach to multinational disputes, with wide knowledge and great experience. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘The team is diverse and has counsel from different countries with experience in various legal backgrounds. They are definitely a go-to firm in Austria.’

‘Stefan Riegler is by far the top international arbitration attorney in Austria. He is extremely knowledgeable and great in designing strategies to tackle any legal and practical problem. He is bright, extremely diligent and very professional. He is incredibly creative and very well prepared for hearings and elegant in pleading before the tribunal.’

‘Stefan Riegler is an excellent, experienced and highly professional lawyer. He has a good grip on his team and manages cases proficiently. His strategic thinking, responsiveness and solution-oriented approach is what sets him apart.’

‘Stellar arbitration practice with a unique mix of incredibly hardworking people who can still connect very well on the personal level and keep their cool.’

‘Venus Valentina Wong is highly responsive and committed. She is efficient, effective, reliable, and always delivers solid and wise advice.’

‘In my view, what makes Wolf Theiss unique is their unprecedented attention to details and extensive client dedication. The team does not leave any questions or issues unanswered. They are extremely diligent; the team they pick matches the required skills. They are also gifted presenters and cross-examiners.’

‘Stefan Riegler has a wealth of litigation and international arbitration experience. He is also unique in teaching and educating his colleagues – he uses every opportunity for that. Stefan’s ability to respond to a change in the case is unprecedented; in a very calm way he is swiftly able to come up with the new strategy that is in the best interest of his clients.’

‘The team has a very qualified and consolidated knowledge of the international litigation sector and local law. In addition to experience, the team responds incisively, comprehensively and promptly to customer requests.’

‘Holger Bielesz and Samuel Mimnagh have both been extremely attentive, punctual, and professional, with an excellent technical preparation and meticulous attention to details. They have also great human and empathic skills.’

‘Highly collaborative and cross-functional team with strong legal and commercial knowledge.’

‘Highly collaborative and integrative.’

‘Irene Welser: expert arbitrator, excellent and very experienced lawyer, great strategic mind.’

‘Alexandra Stoffl: excellent lawyer with vast knowledge concerning arbitration.’

‘Samuel Mimnagh’s abilities and knowledge have topped the opponent’s team, they were not hardly close to him.’

‘Irene Welser was very professional, calm and led her team with strict logic to eliminate the opponent.’ 

‘Stellar legal know-how, combined with sensitivity for the commercial background of transactions.’

‘They all are very active in international arbitration, and very diverse, too. Still, their approach is down to earth, and they really understand their clients.’

‘Unrivalled expertise and dedication to the cause.’

‘The brilliant and unsurpassed Nikolaus Pitkowitz runs the firm with a quietly assured tone.’

‘Roxanne de Jesus leaves no stone unturned. You would want her on your side not the other!’

‘Simply a first class outfit.’

‘An outstanding team, dedicated to putting its client in the driving seat. They are outstandingly well prepared and totally committed. They have a detailed understanding of the procedural requirements of an international arbitration as well as the underlying merits of their case.’

‘The team is the most diverse of any of the Austrian firms. Nikolaus Pitkowitz has always been a visionary in that regard and has tried to internationalise Austrian arbitration practice.’

‘Christoph Lindinger is a supereb strategist.’

‘Leon Kopecký is an attorney you can go to if you need prompt, pragmatic and high-profile advice in arbitration and related litigation matters.’

‘Leon Kopecký is extremely dedicated and focused, very goal oriented. Extremely accurate and always fights for the client.’

‘Leon Kopecký is an outstanding advocate and a fearsome cross-examiner. I never saw anyone deal with a witness so efficiently, yet so elegantly and politely.’

‘The Schoenherr arbitration team fight tirelessly for their client, and have a strong determination to win – and they do. They are extremely well prepared, to the point of knowing the case much better than their client. They are careful strategists, analysing the case theory and every procedural aspect carefully, before deciding on the next steps. Every time I see them work, or attend a hearing with them, I am completely impressed.’

‘Victoria Pernt successfully co-managed the team from the start of the arbitration to the hearing. She is a gifted advocate, a strong leader, and a brilliant counsel.’

‘Sebastian Lukic has assisted us in a very diligent manner in various proceedings and therefore proven to be an excellent lawyer. Sebastian is able to deliver fast-paced and dynamic solutions.’ 

‘High empathy, best accessibility, high reliability, transparent billing.’

‘Very quick comprehension, fast reaction times, high communication skills and empathy, high professional qualifications and wide-ranging legal expertise, very successful in enforcing claims and concerns, diplomatic negotiating skills, best availability even outside of office hours.’

‘They get to the point within a short time and are focused on solving any issues that have already come up as well as preventing other issues from arising.’

‘The firm masters all conventional and alternative methods in arbitration and mediation. They prove to be a reliable counsel, while delivering innovative and business-savvy ideas for their clients. They stand out with their service orientation and solution-oriented way of working.’

‘Straight to the point, no messing about. VHM identifies the issues at hand and deals with them. The drafting skills are way over par, so is their strategic analysis. Additionally, the client receives honest evaluations of the legal situation.’

‘Vavrovsky Heine Marth has been our regular dispute resolution counsel for years. They are highly skilled and business oriented, and their overall service level is outstanding. The team combines the know-how and experience to deal with the most complex cases, keeping the big picture in mind while staying on top of the tiniest technical details. They think strategically and act proactively.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is an extremely diligent and expeditious lawyer. His capability to quickly understand the vital issues of the matter is paired with a commercial insight and ability to define a strategy moving forward.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a skilled arbitrator – very clear, very concise and always well structured and detailed.’

‘Christian Klausegger is a far-sighted, calm and highly knowledgeable arbitrator.’

‘Great international arbitration team, dedicated and capable.’

‘Superb organisation which stands out.’

‘Quick and pragmatic hands-on support.’

‘Christian Klausegger is a really great lawyer. One of the best I have met over the last 30 years.’

‘We worked with Ingeborg Edel who is a very competent lawyer and very dedicated to her cases. She was available 24/7 and we appreciated that very much. The client always came first.’

‘People with experience and know-how, fast reaction and outstanding performance.’

‘Christian Klausegger is among the best dispute resolution attorneys in Austria.’

‘Markus Schifferl is known for his experience in energy-related disputes. In addition he is an in-demand arbitrator.’

‘BPV Hügel’s arbitration team made a big catch with Markus Schifferl.’

‘Markus Schifferl and Florian Neumayr belong to the top arbitration lawyers of their generation.’

‘Very experienced team, highly professional individuals, providing goal-oriented advice.’

‘The team navigates the client through complex litigation proceedings with easily understandable advice.’

‘Andreas Daxberger is very experienced and has an in-depth knowledge of the legal market.’