Praised by clients for its work in ‘high profile and extremely challenging disputes,’ KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH acts on multi-jurisdictional cases in the energy, real estate, insurance and consumer goods markets. The practice had led on proceedings under VIAC and ICC rules and the group also has particular experience in investor-state arbitrations and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Also experienced as arbitrators, practice leaders Florian Haugeneder and Patrizia Netal are both active as lead counsel on proceedings. Other prominent figures in the practice include Natascha Tunkel, ’a hard worker with deep understanding of complex issues’ who has experience in construction disputes, and Jurgita Petkuté and Kirstin McGoldrick, who also come recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Florian Haugeneder is an outstanding arbitrator, a leading arbitration practitioner in Austria. He works hard, masters the law and the facts and has a very pleasant personality.’
- ‘They are a litigation boutique which can manage high profile and extremely challenging disputes with a partner-led senior team.’
- ‘Bettina Knoetzl is strategic and very sharp. Florian Haugeneder is calm under pressure, thoughtful and knows the arbitration process inside out. Katrin Hanschitz is all over the detail and has a strong grip of an extraordinary number of areas of Austrian law.’
- ‘The firm's culture emphasizes the intensive involvement of experienced lawyers in every phase of a case to ensure continuity, strategic depth and client trust. Their commitment and availability are exceptional.’
- ‘Florian Haugeneder and Patrizia Netal are particularly experienced in complex arbitration matters.’
- ‘Apart from Florian Haugender, Patrizia Netal and especially Natascha Tunkel need to be mentioned. Natascha is a hard worker with deep understanding of complex issues and becomes more and more visible as an arbitrator.’
Key clients
- Casinos Austria AG
- Österreichische Staatsdruckerei GmbH
Work highlights
Represented Casinos Austria in ICISD annulment proceedings against the Argentine Republic, arising out of the expropriation of its gaming business in Argentina.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Florian Haugeneder; Patrizia Netal
Other key lawyers
Natascha Tunkel; Bettina Knoetzl; Katrin Hanschitz; Kirstin McGoldrick; Jurgita Petkutė