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Peter Machherndl
Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position
Partner
Career
Mag. Peter Machherndl is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution Team of Pitkowitz & Partners.
His practice focuses on national and international dispute resolution before state courts and in arbitration proceedings. In particular, he has extensive experience in the assertion or defence of claims in investment cases, representing stakeholders in corporate disputes and companies from the banking and financial sector, the automotive industry, and the IT and retail sectors. In doing so, he looks back on many years of experience in the successful and efficient handling of mass and class actions and is an expert in the field of (national and international) collective redress.
In addition, he has comprehensive expertise in contract drafting with a focus on consumer protection law and e-commerce issues. In this context, he assists clients in the drafting and design of general terms and conditions, websites and apps, up to and including representation in proceedings against consumer protection associations. A special focus lies on advising on the market launch and offering of new technologies (from the use of artificial intelligence to new payment services and automation solutions, e.g., in the automotive sector).
He also regularly advises on insolvency cases, with his spectrum ranging from insolvency-proof contract drafting (e.g., in international cash pooling structures) to representation in insolvency proceedings.
Prior to joining Pitkowitz & Partners, Peter Machherndl worked as an Attorney-at-Law in a renowned international law firm in Vienna and as a legal advisor in the field of immigration and asylum law.
Peter Machherndl studied law at the University of Vienna. He regularly publishes and lectures in the fields of arbitration and civil (procedural) law, consumer protection law and insolvency law.
Languages
English, German
Lawyer Rankings
Austria > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation
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
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Austria
- Dispute resolution: commercial litigation Austria