Recent Awards and Opinions

Client Opinion

Vavrovsky Heine Marth is the only firm in the market that offers true one-stop advice in real estate matters. Being unmatched deal architects, they are equally strong in real estate development and construction law as they are in transactions. Practice head Christian Marth is a true rain maker, absolutely goal oriented and a convincing communicator. He always has his clients’ interests in sight, is efficient, creative, utterly commercial and accessible. Foremost, Marth is an invincible strategist. His analyses and recommendations are always on point.

Transaction Manager | International real estate developer 

JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen

Dr. Karl Vavrovsky is still among the most renowned insolvency administrators in Salzburg. He has proven himself in many major administration mandates in the region and is well respected by the courts. ... The Vienna office is valued for its services in restructuring and corporate recovery. Main focus there lies on restructuring related dispute resolution. The team is often instructed in several high-stakes restructuring matters with dispute resolution aspects. 

Strengths: Long-lasting experience in administration.

Often recommended: Dr. Karl Vavrovsky ('an important position in Salzburg', Competitor).

Client Opinion

Being among the leading firms in the region, Vavrovsky Heine Marth stands out in legal expertise and client orientation. Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky who heads the firm’s Salzburg office is an undisputed and greatly respected authority in the market. In addition to his remarkable legal know-how and economic thinking, he relies on years of experience to handle matters efficiently and effectively. With his strong presence, great communication skills and unwavering personal commitment, Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky always gets through for his clients.

President | Austrian Cultural Institution

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte is best known for its construction law work at the intersection with real estate and M&A, translating into a steady flow of contentious and non-contentious mandates involving construction law aspects arising from real estate developments and construction projects. ‘The team provides excellent services, and gives clear and on-point advice in any given construction issue including dispute resolution and conflict management.'

‘Daniela Pitzek is a highly skilled professional and a brilliant real estate expert with extensive legal know-how and impressive commercial instincts. She is also very pleasant to work with.’

'Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a highly distinguished expert in and out of court with tremendous expertise in litigation, arbitration and negotiations. He is a dependable partner with great foresight and vast business acumen.' 

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Chambers Global 2021

[The dispute resolution team] rises in the rankings due to continuous market and client support. Expertise covers a range of issues, such as unfair competition and insolvency litigation and showcases a particular focus on insurance mandates. Further strength in arbitration cases, including investor-state disputes. Also notably active in mediation proceedings. Clientele covers those active in the financial services, real estate and insurance fields.

Chambers & Partners Global 2021

European Real Estate Brand Book 2019

Vavrovsky Heine Marth is the number one Real Estate Lawyer in Austria and secures outstanding ratings for "power of innovation" and quality in litigation". The brand also scores highly for its "personal experience".

Client Opinion

Philipp Strasser of Vavrovsky Heine Marth is an exceptional litigation lawyer with a distinct insurance and corporate focus, which is unique on the Austrian market with regard to level and depth of expertise as well as industry understanding and commercial awareness. He is an assertive counsel and gifted strategist who proceeds very analytically. Most of all, Philipp Strasser is proactive, structured and goal oriented, his assessments are realistic and his advice on point. In addition to providing well thought-out, anticipatory advice at the highest quality, he and his team are completely dedicated to their clients. Further strengths of the stellar practice are their absolute flexibility and reliability. 

Claims Manager | Global specialist insurance company

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte handles the full spectrum of commercial and corporate arbitration, including post-award and enforcement situations. ‘There are many excellent lawyers in the team, having good managing skills for complex disputes. Besides arbitration, they also have a strong litigation team.‘

‘Being an experienced arbitrator himself, Nikolaus Vavrovsky knows exactly what he is doing as counsel in international settings. Nothing rattles him. Even the most complex issues or the tightest time lines are handled with utmost thoroughness and perfect tactic.'

Other key lawyers: Dieter Heine

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2021

Peers and clients say [about Nikolaus Vavrovsky]:

"In my view, he is the go-to lawyer for international arbitration disputes in Austria"
"His advice is both knowledgeable and pragmatic"
"I highly recommend him for his great commercial arbitration expertise"

Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2022 - Future Leader | Partners

Chambers Europe 2021

[Vavrovsky Heine Marth] enters the rankings with strong market support. Expertise covers a range of issues, such as unfair competition, insolvency and construction litigation, with a particular focus on insurance mandates. Further strength in arbitration cases, including investor-state disputes. Clientele covers those active in the financial services, real estate and technology fields.

One client highlights the team's ability to "find solutions to very complex issues in a very short period of time," adding: "We know that we are in safe hands and have full confidence in the firm."

Another client praises the teamwork, stating: "The good thing is that they have different partners that handle different aspects, working in parallel with very good communication."

Chambers Europe 2021

Client Opinion

Dieter Heine, Vavrovsky Heine Marth’s dispute resolution specialist and competition law expert, is a sharp-minded professional with impressive legal know-how and extensive market understanding. He approaches matters unconventionally with utmost finesse and solution orientation. His expertise and commitment to his clients as well as the team’s exceptional level of service quality make Vavrovsky Heine Marth simply the best partner in preventing, managing and resolving commercial conflicts, no matter how complex.

CEO | Austrian bank with international subsidiaries

Chambers Global 2021

Dieter Heine regularly assists clients with unfair competition proceedings. He is particularly active in the leisure and technology sectors. Clients say: "He is an impressive expert who understands commercial implications and integrates them."

Chambers Global 2021

Chambers Europe 2021

Highly experienced legal practitioner Christian Marth is frequently mandated by large international portfolio managers to assist with cross-border transactional work. He is well versed in the technicalities of real estate transactions and regularly advises on transactions relating to both office space and residential properties. One source praises him for being "extraordinarily experienced and business-savvy," further reporting: "He knows the market inside out and is absolutely goal-oriented. He is peerless in his commitment and has a unique understanding of his clients and their needs."

Chambers Europe 2021

Chambers Europe 2021

Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky rises to a higher band due to impressive levels of activity and ongoing market recommendations. He is a regular choice for administration proceedings across Austria and acts on insolvencies of companies from various sectors. He further bolsters his insolvency practice with expertise in civil and criminal proceedings. One interviewee states: "He is a respectable, successful practitioner and an authority particularly in the Salzburg region."

Chambers Europe 2021

Chambers Europe 2021

Philipp Strasser is best known for his work on disputes in the insurance sector, representing several larger companies in the industry. "He convinces with his systematic solution- and goal-oriented approach," an interviewee reports.

Chambers Europe 2021

JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen

The firm is well known in the market for real estate business law, especially due to the high track record of name partner Dr. Christian Marth. [... ] A significant part of the business is also the representation of real estate developers in their project utilization [...] Dr. Nikolaus Vavrovsky stands for high competence in real estate and construction law related dispute resolution.

Strengths: transactions for real estate funds.

Often recommended: Dr. Christian Marth ('very experienced in advising on the acquisition of real estate projects,' client; 'looks at things in detail, goal-oriented negotiating style,' competitor).

JUVE Ranking Real Estate 2021

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Operating from Salzburg and Vienna, Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte is best known for its expertise in insolvency administration - with team head Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky receiving regular insolvency administrator mandates in the Salzburg region - but the team also provides regular pre-insolvency, corporate restructuring and refinancing advice to debtors and creditors and handles associated disputes. 

‘Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky has excellent expertise in insolvency and corporate recovery and has an outstanding understanding of economic connections.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is an excellent and strong lawyer who stands out with his extraordinary commercial judgement.'

‘Dieter Heine ... is a very good legal expert, utmost business-oriented with fantastic tactical and strategic instincts.' 

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Chambers Global 2021

Philipp Strasser is best known for his work on disputes in the insurance sector, representing several larger companies in the industry. "He convinces with his systematic solution- and goal-oriented approach," an interviewee reports.

Chambers Global 2021

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte has a strong profile advising national and international investment funds, developers and construction companies on the full spectrum of real estate law including associated disputes. ‘[The firm] is highly experienced in handling complex transactions. The team provides seamless services at the highest level. ...They have an unmatched understanding of the legal as well as the commercial side of matters and keep breaking new grounds for their clients.'

‘Christian Marth is a sheer deal maker who knows what works for his clients. He is a highly skilled professional with great negotiation skills. He is determined, thorough, efficient, and absolutely commercial.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a brilliant professional with impressive commercial awareness and industry knowledge. He is extremely sharp-minded, quick on his feet, highly efficient and absolutely diligent.'

‘Daniela Pitzek together with Christian Marth are a dream team when it comes to real estate and development projects.’

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Client Opinion

Offering full legal service in real estate matters, Vavrovsky Heine Marth is a prime address for construction law and project development. The team is highly service oriented and efficient, their response times are impressive and there is no issue they cannot solve. Daniela Pitzek is a brilliant expert who has excellent legal know-how and draws from years of experience in counselling on real estate development projects. Her eye for detail, thoroughness and finesse are among her biggest strengths. Even under the highest pressure she remains steadfast and goal oriented.

Managing Director | Major Vienna-based real estate developer 

JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen

Dispute resolution before state courts and arbitral tribunals remains the focus of the firm. In addition, the practice group also resorts to alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation.

Strengths: Profound counseling in dispute resolution, arbitration. 

Often recommended: Dr. Nikolaus Vavrovsky ('excellent arbitration counsel', 'very capable arbitrator', both competitors), Philipp Strasser ('excellent advice', client), Dieter Heine ('assertive in defending his clients' interests', client).

Juve Ranking Dispute Resolution 2021

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte's broad dispute resolution practice is particularly rated for its strength in unfair competition law, IP, media law and real estate disputes as well as insurance litigation. ‘The team is enormously competent, always comes prepared, and is constantly thinking ahead.' '[They] master all conventional and alternative methods.'

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky ... is a capable attorney, a refined strategist and strong litigator with impressive communications skills. He has the experience and expertise to deal with the most complex matters.' 

'[Dieter Heine's] legal know-how and business acumen, his understanding of the market as well as his great personal dedication make him an absolutely spectacular practitioner. 

‘Philipp Strasser is a formidable advisor and strategist and a profound litigator, tirelessly advocating on behalf of his clients. His vast expertise in insurance and corporate law, especially in financial and specialty lines (D&O, E&O), makes him our first choice on the market.'

Rising Star: Nina Sterzl

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Chambers Europe 2021

Dieter Heine regularly assists clients with unfair competition proceedings. He is particularly active in the leisure and technology sectors. Clients say: "He is an impressive expert who understands commercial implications and integrates them."

Chambers Europe 2021

Client Opinion

Nikolaus Vavrovsky is the lawyer to have at one’s side in any given conflict. Standing strong for his clients in litigation and arbitration, he is a gifted problem solver who leaves no stone unturned. I absolutely trust his judgement.

Management | Operating entity for the city of Vienna

Chambers Global 2021

Nikolaus Vavrovsky boasts a solid international arbitration practice, while also handling litigation proceedings. He regularly represents clients in post-M&A and investor-state disputes. He is further noted as a reputable arbitrator. One client praises his dedication, stating: "He gives everything for his clients, is reachable and always has the big goal in view. I especially admire his calm head which he keeps even in complicated situations."

Chambers Global 2021

Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2022

Peers and clients say [about Florian Stefan]:

"Florian is a highly competent arbitration practitioner"
"He is exceptionally experienced in international disputes"
"Florian is cool headed and sharp minded"

Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2022 - Future Leader | Non-Partners

Chambers Europe 2021

[T]he team is known for [an]of representing investment funds, construction companies and developers, with a number of clients from across the DACH region. Assists with the sale and acquisition of property and portfolios, as well as with leases and forward purchase deals. Represents public authorities in real estate transactions. Handles commercial and retail as well as residential developments including student accommodation projects. Also advises on real estate disputes.

One client asserts that "the team is highly capable, knowledgeable and works like clockwork," noting that "as a client, one can lean back and trust the team to do the work."

Another adds that "the firm is a leader of the pack with regards to expertise, commitment and service orientation."

Chambers Europe 2021

JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen in Österreich

"In Salzburg, Dr. Karl Ludwig Vavrovsky is considered one of the outstanding insolvency lawyers. [There are] decades of deep roots of the senior partner with foundations, companies and institutions in Salzburg.... "

"Focuses: Private clients; often together with Vienna office real estate law, conflict resolution"

Juve Ranking Salzburg

Chambers Europe 2021

Nikolaus Vavrovsky boasts a solid international arbitration practice, while also handling litigation proceedings. He regularly represents clients in post-M&A and investor-state disputes.He is further noted as a reputable arbitrator. One client praises his dedication, stating: "He gives everything for his clients, is reachable and always has the big goal in view. I especially admire his calm head which he keeps even in complicated situations."

Chambers Europe 2021