Cerha Hempel‘s contentious business team is praised by clients for its ’great competence’ and regularly represents clients as counsel in arbitration proceedings in a range of industries such as manufacturing, construction and energy. Described as ‘one of the top litigators and arbitrators in Austria,’ Irene Welser has a track record of acting as arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings and is recommended for construction, corporate, post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
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‘Great litigation and arbitration practice. Very hands on, but at the same time academically thorough.’
‘Well connected and dedicated team.’
‘Irene Welser is an excellent and persuasive litigator.’
‘Experienced team with great competence and driving force.’
‘Dedicated lawyers with good communications skills, who respect deadlines. Good ability to catch complicated technical issues.’
‘The leading individual of the practice is clearly Irene Welser.’
‘Irene Welser has outstanding experience not only in matters of procedural law and as a highly experienced arbitrator, but is also an expert in matters of material Austrian law. This combination makes her stand out as one of the top litigators and arbitrators on the Austrian market.’
- 'It was obvious from the beginning how extremely experienced Irene Welser was and what extensive negotiation techniques she has. Paul Krepil was incredibly well prepared and always kept everything together.'
Key clients
- MACON A.B.
Work highlights
- Represented MACON A.B., a Swedish manufacturer of refractory materials, as lead counsel in a VIAC proceeding against a Russian steel producer.
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Irene Welser