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Chambers Global 2019 Ranks Nikolaus Vavrovsky And Anne-Karin Grill Among the Leading Austrian Arbitration Experts

In the recently published Chambers Global 2019, Nikolaus Vavrovsky and Anne-Karin Grill are ranked among the leading Austrian experts in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration.

Chambers Global 2019 recommends Nikolaus Vavrovsky as well-respected practitioner and emphasizes his expertise in real estate and construciton disputes. Clients describe him as  "experienced, diplomatic, result-oriented and eloquent". [...]

The publication praises Anne-Karin Grill as „widely recognised … as an esteemed practitioner in arbitration“ and, furthermore, acknowledges her competence in commercial mediation. [...]

Chambers Global is a renowned international directory published by Chambers and Partners, ranking leading firms and lawyers based on comprehensive, independent surveys. The well-esteemed Chambers Guides cover over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. [...]

Christian Dorrer in VOR Magazin:
Who Is To Pay For Storm Damage?

Damaged roofs and toppled trees are common phenomenons in the stormy season. In the current edition of VOR Magazin, Vavrovsky Heine Marth Associate Christian Dorrer answers the question who is to pay for storm damage. 

JUVE Ranking & Analyses: Vavrovsky Heine Marth Is Ranked Among the Top Law Firms in Salzburg, Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky Among the Leading Lawyers

In its January/February 2019 edition, the German legal market magazine "JUVE - Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen in Österreich" examines the legal markets of the Austrian federal states with the exeption of Vienna. In Salzburg, Vavrovsky Heine Marth is ranked among the top law firms, Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky, head of the Salzburg office, is recommended as one of the leading lawyers. The editorial team especially highlights the strength in insolvency and restructuring. 

Dominik Loidl in ÖJZ: Modernization of the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) – A Conference Report Regarding Property Law

Much of the wording of the Austrian Civil Code (Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, ABGB) dates back over 200 years. A team led by University Professor Peter Bydlinski has developed a proposal for the modernization, which was presented in the course of a conference in March 2018. Together with Jakub Bojkovsky, Vavrovsky Heine Marth Associate Dominik Loidl reports on the debates regarding property law in the Austrian lawyers journal (Österreichische Juristenzeitung, ÖJZ).

Philipp Strasser and Jan Philipp Meyer: The Duty to Insure in Times of Uncertainty – Risk Management and D&O Insurance under the Business Judgement Rule

In The In-House Lawyer, issued by the British publishing house Legalease (particularly known for its Legal 500 series), Philipp Strasser and Jan Philipp Meyer examine “The Duty to Insure in Times of Uncertainty – Risk Management and D&O Insurance under the Business Judgement Rule”. In this article, the two authors of the Austrian chapter in the Country Comparative Guide „Insurance and Reinsurance“ look into the standard of care directors and officers owe when it comes to quantifying a business’ risks and, subsequently, to providing for adequate safeguards or mitigation measures against those risks. [...]

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Is Proud Sponsor of Special Olympics Austria

We are proud to once again sponsor Special Olympics Austria. Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In about 170 countries world-wide, the organization provides year-round training and competitions in 32 olympic sports.  

Dieter Heine and Florian Stefan Publish Law and Practice - Austria in the Chambers Global Practice Guide Litigation 2019

Dieter Heine and Florian Stefan authored the chapter "Law and Practice - Austria" in the Global Practice Guide Litigation 2019, published by the internationally renowned legal directory Chambers and Partners. The Global Practice Guides comment on major areas of law in various jurisdictions. Authors are chosen very carefully by Chambers and Partners. They are ranked among the leading specialists in their field.

Mountain Calling - Caroline Schmidt in VOR Magazin About Good Conduct on the Slope

Winter is naturally high season for Austria's skiing regions. Almost every skier has heard of  „FIS-Rules“. In the current issue of VOR Magazin, Vavrovsky Heine Marth associate Caroline Schmidt explains what happens if those are not observed.