Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Austria
What the Team is Known For
ZEILER Rechtsanwälte is a dynamic disputes boutique predominantly active in the arbitration sphere. The firm acts on significant cross-border matters, most notably in the CEE and SEE regions. The law firm is noted for its involvement in energy investment arbitrations, with further strength in insurance, telecommunications and construction-related disputes. The team's clientele stems from a range of industries including retail, construction and manufacturing, and also includes sovereign states.
Strengths
The lawyers are very good at getting the details right and getting an understanding of how realistic the prospects are. They understand the strong points of a case and where the weaknesses are.
The firm is my number-one pick for arbitration.
Work Highlights
ZEILER Rechtsanwälte represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in an ICSID arbitration against EGS regarding the privatisation of a power plant.
Notable practitioners
Gerold Zeiler is an outstanding lawyer in the Austrian arbitration scene. He is highly recognised for his work as both arbitration counsel and as arbitrator. He represents clients in a range of areas including corporate, construction and investment disputes.
"Gerold is great to work with."
"As an arbitrator, he does a good job asking the right questions."
Lisa Beisteiner has a strong practice representing commercial companies and sovereign states in investment and commercial arbitration, often relating to the energy and construction sectors.
"Lisa Beisteiner is extraordinarily good. She's very bright and has a good understanding of the market."
"She is an arbitrator I would choose when I need someone to understand a technical argument. She is an intellectual."
Alfred Siwy is renowned for his strong work in investment arbitration, representing sovereign states in the CEE region as well as clients in the private sector. He also receives feedback for his practice as an arbitrator.
"Alfred is pleasant to work with and does the utmost to support his clients."