Ms Anne-Karin Grill > AKG ADVISORY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

AKG ADVISORY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Reichsratsstrasse 11/11
1010
Austria

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Founder and Principal

Career

Anne-Karin specializes in international dispute prevention and resolution. She has a proven track-record as counsel in both commercial and ISDS arbitration settings. She also disposes of first-hand experience in hybrid ADR process design. As an IMI certified mediation advocate, Anne-Karin accompanies clients in negotiation and solution-generating processes, managing party dynamics and assisting in the formulation of legally sustainable solutions. As a CEDR accredited mediator, she acts as neutral in multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes and is also active in investor-state mediation. Her arbitrator work focuses on multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.

Anne-Karin is a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Mediation Advisory Board of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), and Vice-President of the Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut). She also serves on the Panel of Conciliators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). In 2022, the European Commission selected her for its new pool of arbitrators for appointment in bilateral disputes under EU trade agreements with third countries.

Specializations

  • Commercial Mediation and Arbitration
  • Investor-State Mediation and Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Public International Law
  • Investment Protection and FDI Screening

Languages

German, English, French, Swedish

Memberships

  • Member of the ICSID Panel of Conciliators
  • Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
  • Member of the European Commission Arbitrator Pool
  • Member of Médiation & Résolution
  • Member of the CEDR P2B Amazon Mediation Panel
  • Member of the VIAC Mediation Advisory Board
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Vice-President of the Austrian Arbitration Association
  • Member of the Vienna Bar

Education

  • 2021:  Mediation Advocate Program (Certification), IMI, The Netherlands
  • 2020: Intercultural Certificate Training, BRGDES Academy, USA
  • 2018: Investor-State Mediator Training, CEDR and World Bank, France
  • 2013: International Mediator Training (Accreditation), CEDR, UK
  • 2004: Master of Arts (M.A.), Georgetown University, USA (Fulbright Scholar)
  • 2002: International Relations Law (Diploma), University of Vienna, Austria
  • 2001: Magistra iuris (Mag. iur.), University of Vienna, Austria

Lawyer Rankings

Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation

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Anne-Karin GrillAKG ADVISORY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

With a broad practice that includes all stages of proceedings, from dispute prevention and planning to representation of clients in accordance with arbitration rules, AKG ADVISORY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is noted for its capabilities in cross-border disputes and offers particular experience in the energy sector. Practice lead Anne-Karin Grill, who clients praise for her ‘in-depth knowledge of international arbitration law,’ has a track record in treaty arbitration and especially in the field of mediation between investors and states.