This week, on January 16, KNOETZL is kicking off a robust year by hosting the welcoming reception for the 33rd UIA World Forum of Mediation Centres, a critical undertaking we are proud to support. This premier event will be brimming with top commercial mediation experts, lawyers, business leaders, academics, and trainers from around the globe…

In case you missed it: The conference report on the 12th Annual Dublin International Arbitration Day (November 2024) is out now! Read up on the insightful panels focusing on the intersection between arbitration and criminal law, the evolving status of the Energy Charter Treaty, and privilege and human rights.Dubbed the “highlight of the event”, the…

Dear arbitration friends, don’t miss out the launch of the MAA Speaker Series in the New Year on 9 January 2025, featuring Patrizia Netal, Co-head of the International Arbitration Practice at KNOETZL and Co-Director of the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Under the moderation of Evanthia Kasiora, Associate at White & Case and…

Be Prepared: Austria’s new era of collective redress is coming! This year, Austria introduced its own groundbreaking legislation to comply with EU Directive 2020/1828, now in force.  The new law enables  collective actions to be filed with the Commercial Court in Vienna. For the first time in Austrian jurisprudence, groups of 50, with similar claims…

Looking to understand the law associated with white-collar crime in Austria? Bettina Knoetzl and Thomas Voppichler‘s expert commentary on Austria in the 2024 Chambers Practice Guide offers insights into the legal framework, key offenses, and recent changes, including the whistleblower protection system. Bettina and Thomas are both leading experts in the field of white-collar crime,…