We are proud to share that KNOETZL partners Patrizia Netal, Florian Haugeneder, and Jurgita Petkutė have contributed the Austria chapter to the 11th edition of Global Legal Insights – International Arbitration 2025 by Global Legal Group. Dive into the full chapter and explore why Austria continues to stand out as a leading seat of arbitration.…

KNOETZL partners Patrizia Netal, Florian Haugeneder, Jurgita Petkutė, and Natascha Tunkel have authored the 2025 edition of the GAR Know-how: Commercial Arbitration guide for Austria, powered by Global Arbitration Review. It offers a concise, practical overview of Austria’s commercial arbitration landscape – a go-to resource for anyone seeking fast, reliable insights into one of Europe’s…

Im aktuellen Rechtspanorama richtet RAK Vize-Präsidentin Mag. Bettina Knoetzl den Blick auf die wesentlichen Pfeiler des anwaltlichen Berufsbildes: die Selbständigkeit und Unabhängigkeit – wirtschaftlich, institutionell und in der Mandatsführung. Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte gestalten ihre Tätigkeit unabhängig und eigenverantwortlich. Doch die Unabhängigkeit reicht weit über die persönliche Freiheit hinaus: Sie ist strukturell verankert – durch das…

The Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration was officially launched during the Vienna Arbitration Days that took place on 9-10 May 2025. In this year’s edition, Associate Arnela Maglic and Amelie Huber-Starlinger share insights from their vivid and engaging discussion at the Arbitration World Café on the topic of “ESG: Finding common ground – mediating ESG…

Access to justice must not become a luxury. In the latest Rechtspanorama, RAK (Vienna Bar Association) Vice President Bettina Knoetzl explains why affordable court fees are essential for ensuring access to justice — and how excessive costs can, and do, undermine Austria’s position as a desirable and competitive business location. As of 1 April 2025,…