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…

As Austria prepares to appoint new leadership at the Supreme Administrative Court (VwGH), concerns mount over the potential for political influence in judicial appointments. In recent interviews, Bettina Knoetzl, our partner and Chair of Transparency International Austria, delivered an unambiguous and timely message: “The judiciary must be independent of party politics.” Bettina advocates for a…

Congratulations to our stellar Arbitration Team for being recognized among the world’s best in the latest GAR100 edition! We are proud of this recognition and grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support. https://globalarbitrationreview.com/survey/gar-100/2025/organization-profile/knoetzl

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…

The Vienna Arbitration Days, held on 9 and 10 May, gathered distinguished international arbitration practitioners, institutions, and academics to explore the topic of efficiency in arbitration. This special edition of the conference – also marking VIAC’s 50th anniversary – showcased established practices and innovative ideas on strategies for achieving better case management and enhancing efficiency…