Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
Investor-state disputes under ICSID, UNCITRAL and other rules, as well as commercial disputes and ad hoc proceedings are at the heart of Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s practice, which clients describe as ’determined, creative and result oriented.’ Led by Christoph Lindinger, the team’s areas of expertise include national and cross-border pharma, finance and data protection disputes as well as construction matters. ‘Outstanding advocate’ Leon Kopecký offers a specialism in investment-related matters, while dual-qualified (Austria and New York) Victoria Pernt covers the full gamut of international arbitration.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is extremely dedicated, focussed, and highly professional with a lot of experience.’
‘They have longstanding experience and a great track record of arbitrations.’
'We have received full support from the very beginning. We have also been advised in our language, which was highly appreciated. We have been advised in a very professional manner, anticipating potential risks. We had the impression that our advisors have wide knowledge of legal and arbitration matters. The availability of the team has also been very appreciated.'
‘Sebastian Lukic is a great professional who has all the skills expected for legal advice in mediation and arbitration.’
‘Determined, creative and result oriented.’
‘Leon Kopecký - outstanding advocate and quick to pick up the mood of the room.’
‘It's a professional, highly specialized and dedicated law firm with individuals who can cover the most challenging international legal disputes.’
‘Individuals are friendly and available for any type of question - very professional and fast.’
Key clients
- JCDecaux SA
- KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft
- DARDAFON
- APG/SGA, Société Générale d'Affichage, ALMA QUATTRO DOO BEOGRAD
Work highlights
- Represented APG and its Serbian subsidiary, Alma Quattro, in a multimillion euro ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Serbia under the Switzerland-Serbia BIT.
- Advised KELAG Austria and KELAG International in an investment dispute with Romania.
- Represented Dardafon in its second ICC arbitration against the state-owned mobile network operator Kosovo Telecom.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christoph Lindinger