Holger Bielesz
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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About
Provided by Holger Bielesz
Practice Areas
Litigation & Arbitration
White Collar Crime
Compliance & Investigations
Insolvency & Restructuring
Career
Holger Bielesz studied in Vienna, Freiburg (CH) and Bruges (Belgium) and worked in Brussels with a renowned German law firm. For more than 15 years, he has been specializing in commercial dispute resolution and advising companies on white-collar crime and compliance issues. His work focuses on the defense of financial institutions in investor liability litigation, disputes relating to construction contracts, corporate and distribution law disputes as well as conflicts in insolvency and restructuring situations. Holger has many years of courtroom experience both in civil and criminal matters, also before the European Court of Justice. He was a partner in the dispute resolution department of a Viennese law firm and has been a partner in the dispute resolution team at CERHA HEMPEL since 2020.
Professional Memberships
Vienna Bar
American Bar Association
IBA
Publications
The Banking Litigation Law Review, The Law Reviews, (2020; co-author); Class & Group Actions 2019 (iclg.com; co-author); Financial Services Disputes 2019 (iclg.com; 2019; co-author)
Personal
University of Vienna (Mag.iur., 1998; Dr.iur., 2005); University of Freiburg (CH) (1997-1998); College of Europe, Bruges (LL.M. 2001)
Languages Spoken
German, English, French, Greek
Chambers Review
Europe
Holger Bielesz advises on a range of litigation matters for top national clients, including construction, defamation and commercial disputes. He also excels in financial and transaction-related disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holger has deep knowledge, is very quick to respond, and can explain complex subjects in a simple way."
"You really feel better after listening to Mr Bielesz's arguments, which are invariably of a very high calibre. He takes a proactive attitude that is both reflective and entirely focused on achieving objectives."
"He is very good at analytical and strategic thinking."
"Holger stands out for the remarkable legal skills he possesses, as well as the fact that he is quite business-savvy in his thinking."
"He is very good at distilling complex issues and clearly explaining nuances of local law."
"Holger has deep knowledge, is very quick to respond, and can explain complex subjects in a simple way."
"You really feel better after listening to Mr Bielesz's arguments, which are invariably of a very high calibre. He takes a proactive attitude that is both reflective and entirely focused on achieving objectives."
"He is very good at analytical and strategic thinking."
"Holger stands out for the remarkable legal skills he possesses, as well as the fact that he is quite business-savvy in his thinking."
"He is very good at distilling complex issues and clearly explaining nuances of local law."
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