Described by clients as ‘very well established as a firm in the Austrian legal market’, Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte fields a department devoted to the full range of dispute prevention, representation of clients before arbitral tribunals, and the enforcement of judgments. Leading the team alongside Florian Stefan, Nikolaus Vavrovsky specialises in international commercial arbitration and is well known for his wealth of experience in proceedings under a variety of rules, including ICC, VIAC, DIS, and HKIAC. Stefan’s multifaceted workload encompasses instructions on trade and energy disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Stellar arbitration and litigation practice.’

  • ‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky finds himself on almost every list of arbitration lawyers we are considering. For me, he is the best Austrian arbitration lawyer. Florian Stefan makes an impressive appearance with strong advocacy skills.'

  • ‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a very experienced and resourceful dispute resolution lawyer.’

  • ‘Very clear advice. Complex legal matters, procedures and strategies are made understandable for a non-legal executive, which we have considered to be of the highest value and essential for going through arbitration procedures.’

  • ‘Florian Stefan has a winning mentality and the utmost integrity. We have always understood what our cases' chances are due to the clear communication on strengths and weaknesses. During negotiations, Florian brilliantly leads conversations, advocating for positions in our best interests.’

  • ‘Excellent team that makes use of each lawyer's strengths for an optimal outcome.’

  • ‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is experienced, focused and calm in all situations.'

  • 'Florian Stefan is highly dedicated and will fight for his clients.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nikolaus Vavrovsky, Florian Stefan