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,…

KNOETZL partner Patrizia Netal and Associate Daniela Bartsch contributed a chapter on practical aspects of third-party funding in arbitration to the newly published book on legal finance in Austria – Prozessfinanzierung in Österreich (Verlag Österreich), edited by third-party funding expert Alice Fremuth-Wolf. From disclosure requirements of funding agreements to security for costs, liability for adverse…

March 19th marks the International Day for Digital Learning — a perfect moment to revisit and further consider the impact AI is having on the legal profession: Bettina Knoetzl encapsulized the situation with minimal words in Anwaltsblatt (AnwBl 2025, 1): AI – here to stay (Künstliche Intelligenz: Gekommen, um zu bleiben), as the era of…

Im Rechtspanorama von 17. März 2025 zeigt die Vize-Präsidentin der Rechtsanwaltskammer Wien, RAin Bettina Knötzl, dass mehr Frauen in der Anwaltschaft erwünscht sind, und betont die Vorzüge des Berufs der Rechtsanwältin.  Der Internationale Frauentag erinnert uns daran, wie viel bereits erreicht wurde – aber auch, was noch zu tun ist. Ein Blick auf die Zahlen zeigt:…

Marking 125 years of its significant role in international arbitration, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has evolved into a modern, multi-faceted institution that bridges public and private international law, adapting to the ever-changing needs of global dispute resolution. To commemorate this historic milestone, Bettina Knoetzl and Natascha Tunkel have contributed to The Enforcement of…