Consisting of ‘smart lawyers and excellent team leaders,’ KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH demonstrates prowess at the intersection of commercial litigation and white collar crime, and is regularly instructed by clients from an array of industries, including energy, banking and finance, construction, gaming, healthcare, and life sciences. Bettina Knoetzl leads the team and is praised by clients for her ’sharp strategic mind,’ with her broad practice encompassing investor protection, liability claims and a variety of corporate, banking and insurance disputes. Judith Schacherreiter was appointed a judge at the Commercial Court in Vienna in December 2023.
Testimonials
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'Always available. Partners take care of the case personally, and have good in-depth knowledge. Clients benefit from the great experience of the lawyers.'
- 'Bettina Knoetzl is outstanding. Very strong presence in court, knows what she is talking about.'
‘Exceptionally competent, available and quick and accurate in processing.’
‘Extraordinarily experienced, competent and able to develop innovative ideas and solutions to problems. Very accessible and approachable. Very strong in pursuing the agreed goals and enforcing them in legal disputes.’
‘Very dedicated and focused. Smart lawyers and excellent team leaders. Detail oriented with strong follow up in every sense. Hard workers indeed.’
‘Bettina Knoetzl is a genuine leader and an excellent legal mind. A delight to work with.’
'The team is very competent, professional and available at short notice.'
‘I consider Bettina Knoetzl to be the top litigator on the Austrian market. Bettina is not only a top expert in a variety of matters of material law (such as banking, finance, corporate, and civil law), she has a sharp strategic mind and an incredibly positive energy to throw in for her client, which is why Bettina's reputation reaches far beyond the boundaries of the country.’
Key clients
- Facebook/Meta
- Dr. Heinz Schaden
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bettina Knoetzl