Stefan Riegler
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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About
Provided by Stefan Riegler
Practice Areas
Stefan Riegler heads the firm-wide Disputes practice. He specialises in advising companies on commercial disputes, especially in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors; he is also experienced in handling corporate, post-M&A and banking disputes. Stefan has acted as counsel and arbitrator under major arbitration rules as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings. In addition, he advises on private enforcement issues.
Career
Partner at Wolf Theiss.
Professional Memberships
VIAC (Board Member), ArbAUT (President of the Board 2022, 2023), ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, MCIArb.
Publications
In the field of arbitration, publications include "Austria" and "Vienna Rules" in "World Arbitration Reporter", Juris Publishing; "Austria" and "Taking of Evidence" in GAR's Guide to M&A Arbitration; "Applicable Law in Investment Treaty Arbitration" in GAR's Guide to Investment Treaty Protection and Enforcement; "Special Issues Arising when Taking Evidence from State Parties" in GAR's Guide to Evidence in International Arbitration; "Arbitration Law of Austria: Practice and Procedure", Juris Publishing.
Personal
Vienna Bar; University of Vienna (Dr.iur.); London School of Economics and Political Science and School of International Arbitration (LL.M.).
Chambers Review
Europe
Stefan Riegler operates a highly regarded arbitration practice. He covers a range of mandates, including investment and commercial arbitration relating to the energy and transport sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stefan Riegler has a transparent and smooth communication style. He is results-oriented and we can fully rely on his experience and expertise."
"He is a real strategist and can manage extremely complex disputes in various jurisdictions clearly and brilliantly."
"He is very knowledgeable about the specifics of the ICC and delivers remarkable strategic advice."
"Stefan Riegler has a transparent and smooth communication style. He is results-oriented and we can fully rely on his experience and expertise."
"He is a real strategist and can manage extremely complex disputes in various jurisdictions clearly and brilliantly."
"He is very knowledgeable about the specifics of the ICC and delivers remarkable strategic advice."