Cerha Hempel‘s sector expertise encompasses manufacturing, energy and construction. Frequently acting as both counsel and arbitrator and with proficiency in proceedings under ICC, Vienna, UNCITRAL, ASA, and LCIA rules, Irene Welser leads the group and is highly regarded for her wealth of experience in inheritance, shareholder, corporate and post-M&A disputes. Holger Bielesz’ repertoire encompasses the recognition, enforcement, and annulment of arbitral awards in multi-jurisdictional matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dedicated and good.’

  • ‘Irene Welser is excellent. She really fights for her clients.’

  • ‘Broad competence, both legal and technical, and a great network of experts.’

  • ‘Good listeners, rspectful behaviour. Always kept to deadlines.'

Key clients

  • MACON A.B.

Work highlights

  • Represented MACON A.B., a Swedish manufacturer of refractory materials, as lead counsel in a VIAC arbitration proceeding against a Russian steel producer.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Irene Welser

Other key lawyers

Holger Bielesz, Paul Krepil