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Schwarzenbergplatz 3
1010
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Dr Nikolaus Pitkowitz
Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position
Founding Partner
Career
Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz is Founding Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Pitkowitz & Partners, and President of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC).
Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz is considered one of the leading Austrian arbitration practitioners. He acted as party counsel and arbitrator in over 130 international disputes, in a range from smaller to multibillion cases, located in Europe, the United States and Asia. Most notable is his role as counsel in the largest ever pending arbitration in Austria, as well as in arbitrations seated across Europe, in the Americas and in Asia. He has also acted as party counsel in a variety of complex litigation proceedings and has handled cases of great public interest, including before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Dr. Pitkowitz is experienced in a variety of industries, including energy, automotive, telecommunications, arts, (post-)M&A, real estate and construction.
Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz holds law degrees from Universities of Vienna (JD and PhD) and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland (MBL) and is also qualified and certified as a mediator.
Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz is arbitrator and panel member of all leading arbitration institutions, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). He also acts as Court Member of the Casablanca International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (CIMAC) and as Vice-chair of the International Arbitration Committee of the Section of International Law of the American Bar Association (ABA). Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz frequently speaks, lectures and is author of over 50 publications, including a monograph on Setting Aside Arbitral Awards and the Handbook on Third Party Funding in International Arbitration. He is also co-editor of the Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration and co-organizer of the Vienna Arbitration Days.
Pitkowitz & Partners, based in Vienna, is a leading commercial law firm. The firm is focused on international arbitration and complex litigation, as well as on real estate and construction law. Pitkowitz & Partners is ranked by GAR 100 among the world’s leading arbitration firms.
Languages
English, German
Memberships
Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz is President of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), arbitrator and panel member of all leading arbitration institutions, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). He also acts as Vice-chair of the International Arbitration Committee of the Section of International Law of the American Bar Association (ABA) and as Court Member of the Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC).
Education
- 2004: Admission as Certified Mediator
- 1999: University St.Gallen, M.B.L.- (Master of European Business Law)
- 1991: Georgetown University, School of Law (Orientation in the US Legal System)
- 1984: University of Vienna, legal faculty, Mag.iur (Master) and Dr. iur. (Ph.D)
Lawyer Rankings
Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation
(Leading partners)Pitkowitz & Partners is well versed in matters with a significant technological background, which leads to instructions from clients in sectors such as energy, construction, and media. ‘Extremely experienced arbitration lawyer’ and certified mediator Nikolaus Pitkowitz handles a variety of domestic and international matters, including disputes in Asia and the Americas, and steers the practice alongside Peter Machherndl, who excels in corporate and investment disputes. Roxanne de Jesus covers joint venture disputes and is a key contact for private clients.
Austria > Dispute resolution: commercial litigation
Noted for its experience in the real estate and construction segments, Pitkowitz & Partners is competent in class actions, corporate litigation and a variety of cross-border disputes. The team is led by a capable duo: Nikolaus Pitkowitz demonstrates prowess in both civil litigation and arbitration and Peter Machherndl’s multifaceted practice extends to the defence of claims in investment matters and the representation of clients in proceedings against consumer protection associations.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Austria
- Dispute resolution: commercial litigation Austria