International investment disputes are the main focus of Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s ’extremely knowledgeable, diligent and reliable’ arbitration and mediation practice, and the group is active across on multi-jurisdictional disputes in CEE countries. The firm is also capable in commercial and financial arbitration proceedings seated in both Austria and Germany under VIAC, ICC and LCIA rules in the construction, logistics and technology sectors. Christoph Lindinger and the ‘excellent’ Leon Kopecký co-head the practice group, and the firm has strength in depth with dedicated disputes specialists in the ’extremely competent’ Sebastian Lukic and Marina Stanisavljevic.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Christoph Lindinger and Leon Kopecký stand out.’
- 'Top arbitration team who are not afraid to come up with creative approaches.'
- ‘Sebastian Lukic is an extremely competent and tireless lawyer. He is always available, delves deeply into the details of each individual case, and has a remarkable ability to handle complex legal issues clearly and precisely.’
- ‘The firm combines in-depth legal knowledge with a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. The team is reliable, responsive, and consistently delivers high-quality work, even under pressure.’
- ‘Leon Kopecký is an excellent advocate, very dynamic and always one step ahead in the game. He has a solution for every problem and is very good at managing clients’ expectations. Sebastian Lukic is very smart, scrupulous, dedicated and easy to work with. He has a great grasp of the details and excellent understanding of the law, which allow him to deliver very persuasive arguments.’
- ‘Schönherr has the best arbitration team for Central & Eastern Europe. An extremely knowledgeable, diligent and reliable team, strong on substance as well as on procedure, they argue the cases with class both in writing and orally. They make sure the client’s thoughts and views are always addressed, nevertheless firm with their advice and recommendations.’
- ‘Leon Kopecký and Marina Stanisavljevic are top professionals with tons of experience in arbitration cases in CEE. On top they are both very nice to work with, very dedicated and focussed and extremely smart.’
- ‘Leon Kopecký and Marina Stanisavljevic conducted our arbitration case in Serbia in an excellent way. They have a great team and are extremely experienced.’
- Unique characters, high legal knowledge and experience, perfect preparation of the hearings.
- Christoph Lindinger, Sona Tsaturyan, Sebastrian Lukic, and Katharina Michl all work hard, have high knowledge, and the older ones have much experience.
Key clients
- JCDecaux SA AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals Mera Investment Fund Limited KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft DARDAFON.net APG|SGA/ALMA QUATTRO DOO BEOGRAD CC Highway AG Enery/Voltaic Network/Photon
Work highlights
Represented JCDecaux SA in arbitration proceedings under the bilateral investment treaties between France, Austria and Czechia.
Represented AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals in its second ICC arbitration seated in Frankfurt with the PharmaEssentia Corporation.
Represented KELAG Austria and KELAG International in an investment dispute with Romania, resulting from Romania's reduction of its renewable energy support scheme.
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Practice head
Christoph Lindinger
Other key lawyers
Leon Kopecký; Marina Stanisavljevic; Sebastian Lukic