KNOETZL is a leading Austrian law firm founded on a handshake by some of the most effective, experienced and perceptive legal minds dedicated to providing the highest quality of advocacy in dispute resolution and corporate crisis. Our mission is to achieve optimal outcomes for corporate, financial and governmental clients in their most significant and complex disputes. With an all-star team, combined with a diversity of styles and specialisms, we’re here to deliver new standards of excellence in the market.
We bring an agile, focused team, dedicated to developing and implementing cohesive strategies and cutting-edge thinking in collaboration with clients. Our team is seasoned; we believe that senior lawyers deliver better value-for-money. Put simply, we’re tough, smart and know how to win your case.
You will be represented by Austria’s finest dispute resolution team; our lawyers have developed and led the market here. You will receive highly-crafted, quality counsel built around transparent fees and an emphasis on value, all delivered by prolific experts and progressive thinkers. We have the flexibility to offer a tailored team and price. If you’re looking for the very best representation in disputes by those who do nothing else, you need look no further.
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We tackle complex work effectively and efficiently. Competence, reliability, and professionalism are all strong characteristics of our people and our working environment is non-bureaucratic and flexible. We truly believe in teamwork, but we also understand that clients want their team to be the right size for their case. We’re happy to go the extra mile because our work is highly fulfilling and meaningful. Our open and inclusive culture provides a unique environment where talent can really thrive and our people have the support and encouragement to progress in their careers.
"She has a clear mindset and is output-oriented"
"Patrizia is strategic, pragmatic, and has great advocacy skills."
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent Europe "In addition to being a sharp lawyer, Patrizia always has a friendly attitude."
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent Europe "Patrizia is very focused on the matter, communicates clearly and has extended knowledge of arbitration proceedings."
“They bring the highest quality to a case; I would not want to face them on the opposing side!”
“Patrizia – a real expert in arbitration, knows every detail of the files, does not lose the focus. ”
Both, Patrizia Netal and Florian Haugeneder dive deep into the technical details of a case, something not every lawyer does.”
“Patrizia Netal is certainly one of the top five practitioners in the Austrian arbitration market!”
“Patrizia regularly advises on arbitration pertaining to damage claims and contractual disputes. Her clients include corporates from the energy and construction sectors.”
"She is, of course, a clear market-leader."
"Bettina is always ready to go the extra mile to secure a positive result."
Bettina Knoetzl at KNOETZL is lauded as "one of the best litigators" on fraud and disputes cases in the financial and life sciences sectors.
"Natascha Tunkel at KNOETZL impresses market commentators for her diligent mindset and is highlighted as a name to watch out for."
"KNOETZL is known among clients for its very experienced team and high quality of work."
A Client attests: "Their strategy has consistently worked out for us, their defence work has been appropriately strong, and their advice and guidance is always helpful.”
"KNOETZL is outstanding and clearly above-average in cross-border work,"
"Florian is dedicated to commercial arbitration. He is a specialist, a genuine expert. He is calm and reasonable in arguing his position."
"She is very knowledgeable, a very good communicator, strategic in her advice and yet also collaborates and understands the perspective that we brought into the discussion and resolution. She is also super effective and very responsive."
"Bettina Knötzl is a top player in the dispute resolution space, commended for her experience advising clients on a range of big-ticket litigation mandates, including real estate, data protection, banking and liability disputes."
"She is incredibly well regarded for her insightful and useful advice"
A client is impressed with KNOETZL, highlighting the team's ability to "form a well thought-through strategy, profiting from vast experience over many years of doing this kind of work," and describes it as "smart and responsive, passionate with a strong drive to win and caring for us as the client."
He is "the" name of the next generation of arbitration lawyers.
"I highly rate her commercial and responsive practice."
KNOETZL ascends in the rankings based on excellent client feedback and continuously handling notable cases.
