Throwback to the event of the year – International Bar Association Annual Conference in Mexico City – and more to come: Natascha Tunkel joined an engaging panel discussion on navigating “Shareholder Dispute: Mediation, Litigation or Hybrid Strategy”. Together with Dr Mahmood Hussain, Joanne Lau, Andrea Orta under the moderation of Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ),…

Bettina Knoetzl sprach in einem Interview mit Elisabeth Höfer (Die Presse) über Korruption und Transparenz in Österreich und setzt klare Zeichen für notwendige Reformen: Österreich ist im internationalen Korruptionsranking zurückgefallen – eine bedenkliche Entwicklung, die Vertrauen und Integrität im öffentlichen Sektor gefährdet. Sie fordert mehr Transparenz, klare Regeln und das Ende der „Freunderlwirtschaft.“ Ein klarer…

In einem Beitrag von KNOETZL Partner Patrizia Netal und Florian Haugeneder für DisputeResolution Online – Magazin von Produktfamillie Deutscher AnwaltSpiegels wird die steigende Bedeutung wettbewerbsrechtlicher Ansprüche in Schiedsverfahren beleuchtet. Wie intensiv werden wettbewerbsrechtliche Fragen in staatlichen Aufhebungsverfahren überprüft? Besonders spannend: Wie lassen sich wettbewerbsrechtliche Fragestellungen in der Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit rechtskonform abwickeln? Lesen Sie mehr über die…

We are excited to announce that Bettina Knoetzl has been selected to assume the role of Chair of Transparency International Austria, effective October 2024. After several years of dedicated service as Chair of the Advisory Board, Bettina brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to advancing transparency and opposing corruption in Austria. In…

Austria is taking a strong stance against white-collar crime. The 4th edition of the White-Collar Crime Comparative Guide of Legal 500, authored by Thomas Voppichler, Bettina Knoetzl and Dimitra Geronta reveals crucial insights into the legal landscape in Austria, and here are some important takeaways: With these developments, Austria remains at the forefront of combatting…

Last Thursday, we had an unforgettable evening with our valued clients, friends and business partners at our Summer Closing Party.  It was a celebration of our gratitude, wrapped in pure enchantment. In our home, high above the rooftops of Vienna’s historic district, the setting was as special as the occasion. As the evening blossomed, it transformed…

Patrizia Netal, Florian Haugeneder, Jurgita Petkute and Natascha Tunkel contributed to the latest Chambers Practice Guide on International Arbitration 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal framework and key trends shaping arbitration in Austria. As arbitration continues to be a preferred method for resolving complex cross-border disputes, Austria stands out with its arbitration-friendly legal…