Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)

Described as ‘truly brilliant lawyers who fight tirelessly for their clients’, Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)’s practitioners stand out for their proficiency in investor-state disputes and are equipped to deal with the full gamut of commercial disputes before national and international arbitration courts and in ad hoc proceedings. Practice head Christoph Lindinger and Leon Kopecký demonstrate the firm’s experience in investment arbitration, with Kopecký frequently acting in cases under rules such as ICC, VIAC, and WIPO.

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Testimonials

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‘The Schoenherr team are extremely dedicated to your case; they are very involved and get right into the details.’
‘Individuals like Leon Kopecký or Marina Stanisavljevic are highly professional, hard workers, but also really nice people to work with.'
‘Availability, understanding of the business, kindness, applicable legal knowledge.’
‘Large team with profound knowledge in investor state arbitration, in particular in Eastern Europe.’
‘Christoph Lindinger has a deep understanding of the complex legal issues and a very good instinct for the right approach.’
‘Their team works together seamlessly, looking at the case from every angle; they are also able to see the big picture. Very responsive and show a keen understanding of clients’ needs and concerns.’
‘Leon Kopecký has outstanding legal judgement and great strategic sense, always thinking two steps ahead. Sebastian Lukic is a very meticulous advocate who stands out for his clear explanation of the law and facts and his remarkable ability to recall facts and evidence.’
'They are truly brilliant lawyers who fight tirelessly for their clients. Schoenherr has a proactive approach and a strong drive to win. They develop their strategy carefully and analyse every option before making a move.'

Key clients

JCDecaux SA
AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals
Mera Investment Fund Limited
KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft
DARDAFON.net (Z-Mobile)
APG/SGA, Société Générale d'Affichage, ALMA QUATTRO DOO BEOGRAD

Work highlights

Represented JCDecaux SA in arbitration proceedings under the bilateral investment treaties between France, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Represented the Austrian pharmaceutical company AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals in its second ICC arbitration seated in Frankfurt with the Taiwanese PharmaEssentia Corporation.
Represented KELAG Austria and KELAG International in an investment dispute with Romania, resulting from Romania's reduction of its renewable energy support scheme.