Sanctions and counter-sanctions have transformed routine cross-border litigation into a challenging, strategic minefield. What can defendants do to protect their cost exposure when they find themselves being sued by Russian claimants? The Procedural HeadwindsPractitioners facing Russian counterparties increasingly encounter systemic obstacles. Beyond the complexity of the sanctions framework (see this helpful overview by Kirstin Wilhelm),…

During summer, the small town of Strobl at the Wolfgangsee in the Austrian Salzkammergut is the home of the Austrian Arbitration Academy, organized by the Sommerhochschule of the University of Vienna. This two-week program offers a hands-on, engaging introduction to international arbitration, bringing together students from around the world who share a genuine interest in…

This fall is off to a good start: the Third Annual Armenian International Arbitration Week will take place from 3–5 September 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia, organized by AMCA. The week brings together leading arbitration and mediation professionals from across the globe, with discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and developments in the field. Partner Florian…

Formality over Fiction: Austrian Supreme Court upholds enforcement on internet domain. As successful claimants increasingly turn to enforcement proceedings to realise the value of their awards, Austrian law continues to stand out for its creditor-friendly enforcement framework. Rooted in the principle that debtors have already had ample opportunity to be heard in the underlying proceedings,…

Just one week to go until one of the summer’s most anticipated events: the CDRC Vienna – The IBA-VIAC Mediation & Negotiation Competition! Every July, Vienna becomes the global hub for dispute resolution professionals, negotiation coaches, and aspiring students from leading universities around the world. Think of it as the Vis Moot for Negotiation and…