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Dispute resolution: commercial litigation

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Pitkowitz & Partners

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Noted for its experience in the real estate and construction segments, Pitkowitz & Partners is competent in class actions, corporate litigation and a variety of cross-border disputes. The team is led by a capable duo: Nikolaus Pitkowitz demonstrates prowess in both civil litigation and arbitration and Peter Machherndl’s multifaceted practice extends to the defence of claims in investment matters and the representation of clients in proceedings against consumer protection associations.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The dispute resolution team at Pitkovitz & Partners is absolutely top tier. Nikolaus Pitkovitz has a unique combination of professional pragmatism with deep understanding of the legal principles. They can easily run both international cases and provide representation before Austrian courts. Their record before the Supreme Court is outstanding.’

  • ‘Nicolaus Pitkowitz is outstanding. Peter Machherndl is also highly recommended.’

  • ‘Nikolaus Pitkowitz has a huge market presence.'

  • ‘Nikolaus Pitkowitz has a huge market presence.'

  • ‘The great reputation of Nikolaus Mitkowitz is a big sales point to clients. ’

  • ‘Peter Machhernld is a very ambitious and talented litigation lawyer.'

  • 'The submissions they prepare are tailor made.'
  • 'When it comes to court hearings, we rely on the reputation of Nikolaus Pitkowitz. ’

Clients clés

  • Allianz-Slovenská poisťovňa
  • Amisola
  • Calunius
  • Fleissner + Partner
  • Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
  • Vetoquinol

Points forts

  • Advised Calunius Capital, a leading third-party funder, on a large-scale commercial litigation funding which is financing a class action on behalf of thousands of Austrian claimants relating to the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
  • Represented former board members of an Austrian public limited company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange in appeal proceedings.
  • Represented a European UHNWI in a dispute over the control of several foundations into which substantial parts of a multi-billion-dollar estate had been transferred.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Peter Machherndl

Autres avocats clés

Roxanne de Jesus