The twenties were roaring at KNOETZL’s private pre-ball gathering on our premises right next to the Imperial Hofburg, the one-time residence of Austrian royalty. Before proceeding to the traditional Ball of Legal Professionals next door, our lawyers were delighted to welcome select guests to start the night with delicious food and bracing drinks in our…

What are the top priorities for Austrian law enforcement authorities? How do allegations of misconduct most often come to light in Austrian companies? What are the key issues when carrying out an internal investigation or facing a dawn raid? And what legal protections are in place for whistleblowers? Ranging from providing news on the domestic…

As all those who provide professional services – be they architects, lawyers, auditors, doctors or otherwise – are aware, even the most profoundly skilled professionals run the risk that clients may wish to hold them liable for alleged errors. The Professional Negligence Law Review (2nd edition September 2019) in the prestigious The Law Reviews series…

The landscape for litigation in Austria is palpably shifting. Stirred by recent developments such as a legislative amendment halving Austria’s notorious court fees amidst changing litigation activity patterns, 2020 promises to be an exciting year for litigation practices throughout the jurisdiction. To find out more about the current state of the industry through the eyes…

Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2020 is out! Partner Florian Haugeneder was named both a Global Leader as well as Thought Leader, while partners Patrizia Netal and Emmanuel Kaufman were named a Future Leader and Global Leader respectively. Counsel Natascha Tunkel was named a Future Leader, completing the special mentions of all KNOETZL Arbitration partners and…